About Cuba

This province is to be found east of the island. It was named like this after the political and administrative division of Cuba in 1976.  Granma is the name of the boat that brought Fidel Castro and other 81 fighters from Mexico to Cuba to continue the armed struggle against Batista’s dictatorship.  This province has a rich mixture of history, traditions and nature. At La Demajagua sugar mill plantation near Manzanillo (one of its most important cities together with Bayamo) Carlos Manuel de Céspedes –considered the father of the nation –,  started the wars of Independence against Spain on October 10, 1868.   

 Places of Interest

• Cespedes Park
• San Salvador  Parish Church
• Bayamo’s Boulevard
• Luis Vazquez Window
• San Juan Evangelista Tower
• Cupaynicú Botanical Garden
• Dos Ríos
• Sierra Maestra National Park
• La Plata Headquarters
• Cespedes birth place
• Wax Museum

Santiago is one of the most interesting and varied provinces in Cuba as a result of its historical, cultural and natural attractions.  The joy of its people, the charm of its streets, its topography and colonial architecture add to its beauty.  It’s a very rich province in terms of culture and it’s the cradle of diverse music genres like son and bolero and also the traditional trova.

Places of Interest

• Céspedes Park
• 26 of July Historical Museum  (former Moncada Garrison)
• Siboney Farm
• Nuestra Señora de Dolores Metropolitan Cathedral
• Santiago Town Hall
• Padre Pico Underground Struggle Museum
• Emilio Bacardí Provincial Museum
• Antonio Maceo Revolution Square
• Santa Ifigenia  Cemetery  with  mausoleums devoted to José Martí and Fidel Castro.
• Trova House
• Frank País’ House
• José María Heredia birth place
• Antonio Maceo’s House
• Diego Velazquez’s House

Known as the land between rivers the province of Gauntanamo has a number of natural attractions which would, in themselves, be enough to add fame to the name.  However, and quite unfortunately, its name has been connected to a military base and more recently to a prison totally illegal and imposed.

The history of the territory connects it with the most outstanding deeds in the Wars of Independence, including the landing of Jose Martí and his incorporation in the military actions.  The main city shows a mixture of colonial architecture with French influence which arrived only to establish itself here after the Haitian Revolution   and which became part of our culture in either our dances, food, religion, rhythms and traditions.

One of the most famous works of national engineering is the Viaducto La Farola which connects Guantanamo with the first settlement established by the Spaniards in the XVI century: Baracoa. In that city, both historical and natural environments are very well preserved.  The area also includes a network of natural parks and reserves which turn the province into a mandatory destination for those who enjoy clean air and nature. There are also a number of options for nautical activities all along the rivers and beaches as well as hikes along trails filled with wild life.  There are important National Parks such as Parque Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt, Las Cuchillas del Toa y el Yunque.  In the easternmost part of the province we can find La Punta de Maisí with  an impressive work of preservation for the aboriginal culture as well as the culture around the coffee and Cocoa plantations.  Marine terraces dominate de seascape here.      

Places of Interest

• Changui House
• Tumba Francesa
• Salcines Palace
• Provincial Museum
• Baracoa
• Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Parish Church
• Matachín Fort
• La Punta Fort
• Duaba beach
• Maguana Beach
• Parque Alejandro de Humboldt Natural reserve
• El Yunque
• LA Farola
• Punta de Maisí  

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