Santiago De Cuba - an amazing holiday

Getting to a country where summer is all year round, the gentle sun shines, palm trees grow and the boundless sea rages, you feel yourself in paradise. Cuba is just one of those countries. It is located on one of the islands of the Caribbean .

Santiago de Cuba is as if specially created for a vacation. The province with the eponymous capital has not only tourist value, but also cultural, economic, and also administrative value.

Fans of beach recreation here can enjoy the purest sea water and beaches with snow-white sand. And you can always stop at one of the hotels. Most of them offer meals on the "All inclusive" system.

Santiago de Cuba will be attractive for fans of outdoor activities, and for true fans of history.

Historical places of interest

All important places are mostly collected directly in the provincial capital. Here you can touch the first buildings built in the New World, get acquainted with the history of Cuba. By the way, it was here that the revolutionary movement began its attack on the Moncada barracks Fidel Castro. Barracks can be seen - they are in the east of the central part of the city.

The main square is called the Parque de Cespedes. It built in the beginning of the 16th century a magnificent cathedral - an amazing place that must be visited. This temple remembers everything that was happening on the Cuban land, it retained knowledge of all the turbulent events of history, despite the external tranquility and tranquility.

Particular attention is paid to the production of rum and tobacco. All interested tourists can easily visit the museum of Don Emilio of the Bacardi dynasty, a rum factory or a tobacco factory where famous cigars are produced.

Santiago De Cuba and UNESCO did not pass by their attention. The organization declared the San Pedro De La Roca del Moro Castle a part of the world heritage - as the oldest and most valuable example of the Renaissance fortress in the architecture of the Caribbean.

Nature, reserves and outdoor activities

Biosphere Reserve Bakonao - a meeting place for the forest and a beautiful beach, where you can visit the archaeological museum, alley with animal sculptures, underwater aquarium. Hiking routes are developed here. Also you can visit the centers for diving.

The waters near the coast of Santiago De Cuba are very attractive for lovers of scuba diving. Here you can clearly see the underwater gardens from the overgrown corals, but even more attract the remaining parts of the Spanish flotilla, sunk by the American army in the late 19th century.

Those who like to enjoy the scenery of the mountains will appreciate the Sierra Maestra Park. It is a mountain system of 17 peaks with the highest point of almost 6,5 thousand meters. This is where the place of pilgrimage is located, where Catholics have the opportunity to worship the wonder-working statue of the Blessed Virgin of Mercy, which can heal. There was a tradition to bring her flowers, ornaments, toys or pieces of tin in the form of parts of the body that she had cured and who are only asking to be healed.

El Salton-Sedron belongs to the famous sacred places. There is a source, the water from which has medicinal properties.

Prices for excursions in Cuba are quite acceptable, especially in comparison with neighboring countries. But if you want, you can visit all the sights by yourself, by renting a car.

Holidays in Cuba can also become incredibly fun. To do this, you need to get to a festival or a holiday that will be dedicated to a cultural event. Especially Cubans are proud of the Fire Festival and carnival - they are always filled with fun, bright colors and music with local flavor.