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A 2-nights mini-tour from Havana to Sancti Spiritus, Trinidad up to Park Montemar.
Read moreA 2-nights mini-tour from Havana to Sancti Spiritus, Trinidad up to Park Montemar.
It is possible to extend the holiday with some relaxing days at sea on the beaches of Varadero.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for the city of Sancti Spiritus, about 354 km from Havana. Along the way, stop in Santa Clara to visit the Revolution Square, where the Mausoleum of Che Guevara is located.
Lunch at the hotel Los Caneyes.
The tour continues to Sancti Spiritus, capital of the namesake province. It is a town rich in colonial villas and historic buildings. This is why, its well preserved historical center was declared a National Heritage. Visit to the Bridge Yayabo, symbol of the city, built on the namesake river in 1825, to the Quinta de Santa Elena and to the parish church. Afterwards we will stroll through its picturesque alleys. Visit to the Plaza Emanuel Jose Garcia, characterized by its Baroque XVII.
Accommodation in hotel and dinner.
Evening at leisure.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to Trinidad, during the route, we will stop in the Valle de San Luis, called Valle de los Ingenios. It is an interesting evidence of the life in a sugar mill of the 18th century. Visit to Manaca-Iznaga tower, 45 metres high. From the top it is possible to see the whole valley, today is the symbol of Trinidad. Visit to the Casa Señorial to taste the "guarapo", delicious juice extracted from sugar cane.
The tour will continue to Trinidad, one of the first cities founded by the Spaniards. It appears still intact and authentic as centuries ago, this is why it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, we will visit the old town: Plaza Mayor, the Palacio Sanchez Iznaga, today Museum of Architecture, and the famous Casa La Canchanchara to taste its typical drink made with grappa, honey, lemon and natural water.
Lunch at the restaurant El Jigüe, located in an old colonial house in front of the little namesake square. Here was celebrated the laying of the cornerstone of the city in 1513.
After lunch, free time.
Return to Sancti Spiritus and dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Guamà, within the Natural Park Montemar, in the heart of Treasure Lagoon. Visit to the breeding of crocodiles and boat ride to the Aldea Taína, an accurate life-size reconstruction of an aboriginal village "Taino".
Lunch in a typical restaurant.
In the afternoon transfer to Havana with stop in Varadero, for customers who will continue their holidays here. Arrival and transfer to hotel.