Sancti
Spíritus breathes authenticity in each one of its corners.
A valuable urban historic center, declared a national monument,
denoting centuries of treasured tradition in ample houses,
churches, museums, old streets and walls which invite the
visitor to know up close customs and way of life. Likewise,
it shows important pages of the life of illustrious people
of national history such as Serafín Sanchéz,
Ernesto Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos, the latter been vinculated
to the sentiment of the population of Yaguajay.
To
remain in Sancti Spíritus without knowing the Zaza Dam, the
biggest reservoir of fresh water in Latin America, and without knowing
the Negro River in the zone of Hanabanilla and Topes de Collantes where nature and man achieved a harmony in order to favor health,
is to leave behind more than a motive to enjoy a full stay in an
area where there are offers of entertainment and caters to the taste
of the most varied preferences and age groups. One of the most liked
has to do with music as the land of Yayabo as well as what is known
of this province, is the capital of Trova (troubadour music). Even
now the songs resound in the balconies of women loved (serenades)
with the echo of the letters of Rafael Gómez (also known
as Teofilito), Sindo Garay, Pepe Sánchez, Miguel Matamoros
and Manuel Corona.
Close
to Sancti Spíritus, is situated the museum city of
Cuba: Trinidad. UNESCO declared Trinidad a World Heritage
Site for its preserved historical-cultural patrimony. The
large city, the impressive pebbled streets that lead to beautiful
plazas and small squares, surrounded by majestic buildings,
many of them converted into important museums, is a challenge
to the visitor.
An
extensive territory, named since the XIX century as the Valle
de los Ingenios (Sugarmills Valley), as well as a World Heritage
Site,which had more than sixty sugar mills. This completes
the historical-cultural scene which left distinct marks in
time.
La Boca
Lovely little beach town just 15 minutes driving from Trinidad. La Boca has several restaurants and casas particulares
Cabalguan
Museo
Etnográfico
Carretera de Santa Lucía, km. 1,5, Cabaiguán, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
Yaguajay
Museo
Nacional
“Camilo Cienfuegos”
Carretera Centro Agroindustrial, “Simón Bolívar”, Yaguajay, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba |
