Every year, many thousands of tourists who prefer beach holidays and educational tourism rest in Cuba. In many ways, the high volumes of tourist flow to the Island of Freedom are due to the fact that no visa is required for tourist trips to Cuban cities. Tourists prefer to come to the city of Santa Clara in winter.
Santa Clara, founded in 1689, is located in the central part of the Island of Liberty, it is part of the province of Villa Clara. Today in this city, associated with the name of the legendary revolutionary Che Guevara, there are about 230 thousand inhabitants.
Santa Clara has an airport and train station, modern hotel complexes and authentic restaurants, sports facilities and other facilities that enhance its attractiveness.
In the winter months, the air temperature in this corner of Cuba ranges from +16 to +18 C, it rarely rains in winter, which contributes to a comfortable sightseeing holiday in Santa Clara. In the summer season, which lasts from April to October, the thermometers daily overcome the mark of +30 C and rise above it by 2-3 points.
Travelers who do not tolerate the heat too well will not be comfortable here during excursions and hiking.
Having decided to make a trip to Santa Clara, experienced tourists will carefully consider the choice of a travel company. Since fraud in the tourism industry has not yet been eradicated, travelers may come across travel agencies that deliberately distort important information, striving not to fully fulfill their obligations. A trusted Cuba tour operator will take the worry out of your trip, guaranteeing a pleasant stay in Santa Clara.
The main attractions of this Cuban city include the mausoleum of Che Guevara, in which the commander of the Cuban Revolution was buried in 1997. His ashes were brought to Cuba from Bolivia, where he died in 1967. The decision to bury the remains of the famous Latin American revolutionary in Santa Clara was made because Che Guevara led the battle for this city during the revolution and proved himself a true hero during the battles.
The museum complex, located next to the mausoleum, is dedicated to Che Guevara. History buffs will see many interesting exhibits in it. Connoisseurs of architectural monuments in Santa Clara may be interested in the cathedral, built in 1923, it is famous for its beautiful stained glass windows and the statue of the Virgin Mary.
Winter holidays in this corner of Cuba involve visiting local museums. The Museum of Decorative Arts is of particular interest to many guests.
World fame Santa Clara brought a tobacco factory, which produces almost the best Cuban cigars; excursions to this famous enterprise are organized for tourists.
Connoisseurs of natural beauties are interested in the picturesque Vidal Park. Its concert venue regularly organizes public concerts, which also take place during the winter months; once a week you can listen to the city philharmonic orchestra here.
The pedestrian zone Boulevard today is very popular among the guests of the city. When the tourist industry began to actively develop in Santa Clara, numerous shops selling rum and cigars, street cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops were opened here.
