Tours & Activities in Santa Clara
Welcome everyone to Santa Clara. • In its 330 years of history, it has acquired characteristics that make it unique inside and outside the country. At the time he was the head of the entire central region. • Emerged as a city of services, it has a wide range of services for the enjoyment of travelers. • Villaclareño's character was forged in blood and sweat, not for pleasure he was the last to lay his arms in the fight against the Spanish crown and where the last fights were fought in the Revolution of '59. • It has one of the most important universities on the island and this is imbued with a youthful atmosphere, a center of debate and culture. • Art plays a fundamental role in everyday life and this is breathed throughout the territory. • Also known as the city of Che. It was the first place in Cuba that had a space for lovers of rock and the LGBT community. • During the tour we propose to visit the most emblematic wineries and those that are not so touristy. We can go anywhere depending on your preferences but there are some that we cannot overlook: ◇ Parque Vidal ◇ Private family business ◇ Loma de Capiro ◇ Statue of Che with the child ◇ Monument to the armored train ◇ Café Museo Revolución ◇ Mejunje (optional) ◇ Mausoleum (optional) ◇ Parque del Carmen (optional) ** In case your plans change and you are unable to attend, we ask you to cancel your booking or change the tour date. The tour must be booked at least 1 day in advance. I must point out that you will need comfortable clothes and water due to the weather. ☆ If you want to get to know the city of Cienfuegos in a pleasant way, we recommend this tour ☆ https://www.guruwalk.com/es/walks/31159-los-colores-de-la-ciudad ☆ If you want to take a specialized tour of the Havana, we recommend this tour, in Cienfuegos ☆ https://www.guruwalk.com/es/walks/31997-hablemos-de-habanos Greetings and good luck on your trip to Cuba! ♡♡♡
Interesting activity in which you will learn about the so-called Battle of Santa Clara: We started by visiting the Carmen park where the city was founded, then we went to the Plaza del Che, where his remains rest. Then we will visit the provincial headquarters of the party, with its famous bronze statue of Commander Ernesto Guevara, then we will visit the armored train, the last action in column 8, now a museum. In the middle of a break we will visit the Revolution Bar, with over 150 photos. unedited and where we will have a wonderful and exquisite local cocktail. Finally, we go to the city center, Vidal Park, to see its buildings and the most important places there. Just the square where the business ends. I leave you suggestions on where to eat and in which places for night activities.
My Free Tour has the objective of pleasing the interest of the traveler , since I want them to know the real Cuba with all its brushstrokes so that they know the heterogeneous groups and understand the life of its inhabitants.
Not only do I want you to explore the main parks, squares, monuments, markets, and public and private entertainment sites, but also what is common in the city, what is not shown to tourists so that you can live new and authentic experiences.
To start this free tour we will meet in front of the Statue of Marta Abreu where I will explain about the life and work of Marta Abreu in the city. From the meeting point we will move to historical sites such as the Free Santa Clara Hotel , the "Juan Marinello" House of Culture, the "1930" central hotel, the "La Caridad" theater, the provincial library. We will have the opportunity to appreciate the sculpture of the "boy with the boot" , the "Osvaldo Herrera" school, the Central Glorieta (site where symphonic concerts are performed by our municipal band), the Colonial Art Museum (I will explain about its cultural programs such as trova and the imprint of the Beatles in Santa Clara). We will also go to the Mejunje (an important alternative institution in the country with a theater, gallery, places open for live music concerts, trova, rock, etc.).
We will make a stop at the Boulevard where I will show you the offers that are offered to the population and the most visited places such as the Parque de las Aracadas (place of mini-concerts and shopping plaza); They will know the itinerary and the gastronomy of the different bars and mini-restaurants that are located on the Boulevard .
Next, we will visit the "El Carmen" square (where the oldest church from the colonial era is located and constitutes the founding site of the city). Later we will go to the armored train (monument dedicated to the battle of Santa Clara, directed by Che), we will see the statue of Che with the child in his arms. We will head towards the hill of Capiro "viewpoint of the city" and the sculpture complex "Che Guevara" . Clients have the freedom to choose the places of their preference to visit, from those previously presented.
- This free walking tour will last 3 hours and does not require transportation
Discover the Ruta de los Revolucionarios in Santa Clara, the city of Marta Abreu and Ché Guevara: an unforgettable journey through the streets and history of this endearing city!
Tired of the typical tourist tours that always visit the same places? Looking for a unique and authentic experience? I have exactly what you need!
My tour takes you to explore incredible and charming places in Cuba that are off the radar of most travelers.
Why is it different from the rest?
The tour focuses on offering you a personalized and exclusive experience, away from the crowds and the most beaten path destinations. You will immerse yourself in the history, culture and local traditions while discovering magical corners and dreamlike landscapes. In addition, you will have a familiar, sincere and passionate guide, who will make you feel like a true explorer.
Places and topics of interest:
1. Parque Vidal: We will begin in Parque Vidal, the heart of the city, where you can appreciate the Cathedral of Santa Clara and statues of Cuban heroes.
2. Derailment of the Armored Train by Rebel troops: Ernesto Ché Guevara and a group of young revolutionaries derailed an armored train with a borrowed bulldozer and homemade Molotov cocktails. It marked the end of the Batista dictatorship and gave way to the triumph of the Cuban Revolution (January 1, 1959).
3. Mausoleum of the guerrilla Ernesto Guevara: This mausoleum is a monument to the revolutionary leader Ernesto "Che" Guevara, who led the Cuban Revolution together with Fidel Castro. The mausoleum contains the remains of Che Guevara and other fighters of the revolution.
4. Cafe-Museo Revolución: Place full of history, dissimilar photos, images and representation of heroes of the Cuban Revolution. In addition to an excellent coffee ☺️.
5. * The concoction of Santa Clara: * is a cultural and artistic center located in the center of the city. It was founded in 1985 by a group of young artists and writers who were looking for a space for creative expression and the promotion of art and culture in the city. In addition to its history and cultural importance, the Mejunje also has unique architecture. The building was built at the beginning of the 20th century and has been renovated and restored on several occasions. In summary, the Mejunje de Santa Clara is an iconic place full of history in the city.
Book now and live an unforgettable adventure!
Do not miss the opportunity to discover these treasures available in Cuba. Reserve your place now. Don't wait any longer, join the Ruta de los Revolucionarios and live a unique and unforgettable experience!
🇬🇧 English Translation:
Discover the Route of the Revolutionaries in Santa Clara, the city of Marta Abreu and Ché Guevara: an unforgettable journey through the streets and history of this endearing city!
Tired of typical tourist tours that always visit the same places? Are you looking for a unique and authentic experience? I have exactly what you need!
My tour takes you to explore amazing and charming places in Cuba that are off the radar of most travelers.
Why is it different from the rest?
The tour focuses on offering you a personalized and exclusive experience, away from the crowds and the most trite destinations. You will immerse yourself in history, culture and local traditions while discovering magical corners and dreamy landscapes. In addition, you will have a familiar, sincere and passionate guide, who will make you feel like a real explorer.
Places and topics of interest:
1. Vidal Park: We will start at Vidal Park, the heart of the city, where you can appreciate the Cathedral of Santa Clara and statues of Cuban leaders.
2. Derailment of the Armored Train by Rebel Troops: Ernesto Ché Guevara and a group of young revolutionaries caused an armored train to derail with a borrowed excavator and homemade Molotov cocktails. It marked the end of the Batista dictatorship and paved the way for the triumph of the Cuban Revolution (on January 1, 1959).
3. Mausoleum of the guerrilla Ernesto Guevara: This mausoleum is a monument to the revolutionary leader Ernesto "Che" Guevara, who led along with Fidel Castro the Cuban Revolution. The mausoleum contains the remains of Che Guevara and other combatants of the revolution.
4. Cafe-Museum Revolution: A place full of history, with different photos, images and representations of leaders of the Cuban revolution. In addition to an excellent coffee ☺️.
5. El Mejunje de Santa Clara: it is a cultural and artistic center located in the center of the city. It was founded in 1985 by a group of young artists and writers who were looking for a space for creative expression and the promotion of art and culture in the city. In addition to its history and cultural importance, El Mejunje also has a unique architecture. The building was built in the early 20th century and has been renovated and restored on several occasions. In short, El Mejunje de Santa Clara is an iconic place full of history in the city.
Book now and live an unforgettable adventure!
Do not miss the opportunity to discover these treasures available in Cuba. Reserve your place now. Don't wait any longer, join the Route of the Revolutionaries and live a unique and unforgettable experience!
Hello traveler! I am passionate about transmitting my knowledge and meeting new people, I think that this nourishes us, enriches us and allows us to grow much more. I have traveled around Cuba and have lived in various places in my country, but I always return to Santa Clara, my city, because it is unique, magical, because it is special. Although not everyone thinks the same, and they say that just one look is enough and you can continue, I say that it is not true, I know the truth, and I can prove it to you! Come and walk with me, I have a lot of history, mysteries, traditions and many other things that may interest you...
I am convinced that they will enjoy it.😉
Misterios de la religion lukumí: experiencia auténtica con sacerdotes santeros
¡Discover the mysteries of the Santería Cubana de la mano de sus sacerdotes! This exclusive tour brings together the fascinating Afro-Cuban religion and takes on an authentic spiritual consultation with Babalawo, the ultimate expert in Ifá.
This tour ofrece una complete immersion in the espiritualidad afrocubana a través de una auténtica consulta with a babalawo, lo que lo hace a more experiencia que enriquecedora y que justifica su valor. The fondos recaudados also came to the attention of these venerable casas de culto in Cuba.
La Santería is a religion resulting from the fusion of the spiritual traditions of the Yorubas of Nigeria with the Catholic cults of Traídos in Cuba por los esclavos.
- The new tour tends to be a unique opportunity to present in the first person the rituals played in the area by the Babalawo to determine the camino and receive the readings from the oracles.
- The Babalawo determinará cuál es tu Oricha tutelar mediante el uso del método adivinatorio del ekuele or derecho de Ifá, a complete system compuesto por signos y odus. Podrás participar activamente realizando las ofrendas y observando el processo desde el interior de la casa de culto o ilé.
- The tour includes the traslado hasta the casa de culto, the reading of oráculos with the Babalawo and the personal interpretation of the consejos recibidos. Sumérgete en la Santería Cubana de la mano de sus máximos expertsos y recibe la orientación de los Orichas. A unique opportunity to understand the dentro of this fascinating religion.
• The duration of the tour is approximately 2 hours and includes:
- Traslado desde el point de encuentro hasta la casa de culto del Babalawo en la casa de culto Ifa.
- Ceremonia complete de sacrificio y consulta with el Babalawo and través de la lectura del ekuele with caracoles de Ifá.
- Interpretación personalizada por el sacerdote babalawo de los mensaje recibidos durante la lectura y los consejos para cada consulta sobre su camino espiritual.
- Oportunidad única de presenciar en vivo los rituales y rendas de la Santería Cubana ante uno de sus máximos exponentes.
- Accompanied by an expert guide in Yoruba religion that explains the cultural and historical context of the ceremony.
• There are algunos requirements and recommendations importantes for participation in the ceremony with the Babalawo:
- Estar abierto y respetuoso with the espiritualidad Yoruba-Cubana. The consultation is based on ancestral protocols.
- Do not consume alcohol without sustancias before or during the ceremony for it to be completely lucid.
- Tener an act of reverence and silence during the ritual.
- Vestir ropa holgada y cómoda, de colors claros preferiblemente.
- It dispuesto a participar activamente realizando ofrendas bajo indication del sacerdote (fruits, objects, etc).
- No manipular or mover ningún object to the recinto sagrado sin permiso.
- Hacer consultas respetuosas al Babalawo una vez finalizado el ritual sobre lo interpretado.
- Acatar las recommendations recibidas para lograr el equilibrio espiritual.
Siguiendo these sencillas pautas, se asegura el correcto desarrollo de la ceremonia y se obtendrá el máximo beneficio spiritualo.
• Based on the traditional religious tradition of Santería Cubana, the ceremonia de consulta with the Babalawo uses the method of adivinatorio del ekuele suele durar between 1 hour and 1 hour 30 minutes approximately.
The ritual is desarrolla in the siguientes stages:
- Preparation of the altar and presentation of the initial ovens by the consultant, lasting about 15-20 minutes.
- Lectura propiamente dicha del ekuele mediante el lanzamiento sucesivo de los caracoles de Ifá por parte del Babalawo, que toma alrededor de 30 minutos.
- Interpretación del mensaje recibido a través de los signos arrojados por los caracoles, que el sacerdote traduce en consejos y recomendaciones para el consultante. It takes about 20-30 minutes.
- Realización de ofrendas suplementarias indicadas por el odú, like gallos, monedas, frutas and other elements. Take 10-15 minutes.
- Despidiendo la ceremonia, agradeciendo al Oricha with canticos and oraciones finales. Alrededor de 10 minutes.
In this form, the time is totally destined for the ritual in this way, between a maximum of time and media. It is invaluable that the consultant has been appointed to the mayor to prove that it is possible to see the recibido lines.
Tras la consulta, el sacerdote te explicará en detalle el significado de los mensajes recibidos y cómo trabajar con tu Oricha para lograr prosperidad, salud y realización personal. Será una transformadora experiencia que te acercará a las raíces espirituales de Cuba.
On the free tour of the city of Santa Clara.
We will be getting to know the most important monuments of the city. Related to the founding of the city and the life of Che Guevara.
The places we will visit will be:
- Parque Vidal and the monuments that are found there.
- Che Guevara Mausoleum
- El Carmen Foundation Park (optional)
- Statue of Che with the child
- Loma del Capiro Viewpoint (optional)
And we will finish at the Café Museo Revolución. A place full of photography, medals and documents signed by the most representative figures of the Cuban revolution. Like Fidel, Che, Camilo, among other well-known people.
If you want to know more about my city and the role that the figures of Marta Abreu and El Che played in the city, be sure to book your free tour here.
Santa Clara is an artist town that has so much to offer! I invite you to live a unique experience full of nuances and points of view. It is a real pleasure to be able to explore the daily life of its residents and their spaces.
By visiting streets and paths I offer insight into the origins and current events. I propose a tour of the places I present below:
- Park Leoncio Vidal Caro and its surroundings (room full of attractions)
- El Mejunje de Silverio (City's Bohemian Cultural Spot)
- Armored Railway Museum (a journey into the past)
- Loma del Capiro (a unique experience)
- Revolution Square (photos and extraordinary place)
- Plaza El Carmen (rich in local history)
A wonderful plan that a woman from Santa Clara wants to share with stories that hardly everyone knows.
You won't regret taking a stroll and learning about the city of Santa Clara.
Go on a fascinating journey through the cobblestone streets and charming corners of Santa Clara, Cuba. Let me guide you through a story full of mystery, passion and unforgettable discoveries.
On this tour, you will not only explore the usual tourist spots, but you will also immerse yourself in the essence of the city, revealing its best-kept secrets. Get ready for a unique experience unlike any other.
Our tour begins in the mysterious Parque el Carmen, the founding site of Santa Clara. Here, the centuries-old walls whisper stories of the early days of this fascinating city. What secrets do these ancient stones hide? As we walk its paths, we will unravel the mysteries of the past and discover how it has evolved into what it is today.
We will continue our way to the emblematic Parque Vidal, where history and legend converge. Here, I will tell you the curious details about Marta Abreu and Leoncio Vidal Caro, by the way, a relative of my grandmother. What hidden connections lurk in the alleys of Santa Clara? Together, we will unravel the enigmas as we explore the surroundings and share fascinating anecdotes.
But the adventure doesn't end here. We will enter Santa Clara Boulevard, where the past mixes with the present. In this place, we will visit a unique museum: the pharmacy. Behind its doors lie hidden secrets and curiosities that will transport you to another era. What potions and remedies are kept on your shelves? Find out as we explore its hidden treasures.
We will continue our way to the enigmatic Perico donkey park. The story of this peculiar character will captivate us and take us to a world full of symbolism and meaning. What is the mystery behind his presence in Santa Clara? Join us and we will reveal the truth hidden behind the donkey Perico.
Our next stop will take us to the impressive Plaza Comercial Sandino and the majestic Sandino Stadium. Here, we will witness modern life in Santa Clara and discover how the city has evolved to combine its rich history with vibrant contemporary energy. The fusion of old and new will create a magical atmosphere that will completely envelop you.
Finally, we will climb the imposing Loma del Capiro, a place that contains a mystery yet to be discovered. From this privileged viewpoint, we will witness the most amazing panoramic views of the entire city. The beauty and charm of Santa Clara will unfold before your eyes, creating an unrepeatable moment in which you will feel connected to the very essence of this special place.
This tour is much more than a simple guided tour. It is an experience that combines history, culture, mystery and emotion. You won't find another tour like this anywhere else. Allow me to be your personal guide on this unforgettable journey through Santa Clara, where each step will reveal new treasures and each story will envelop you in its charm.
Don't miss the opportunity to join us on this unique adventure. Reserve your place right now and be part of this fascinating tour of Santa Clara. I promise you will not regret!
Santa Clara has acquired characteristics that make it unique. It has a youthful atmosphere, a center of debate and culture, and art plays a fundamental role in daily life.
Also known as the city of Che and Marta Abreu.
It was the first place and remains in Cuba as a space for rock lovers and the LGBT community.
On the tour we will visit:
◇ Vidal Park
◇ Hill of Capiro
◇ Statue of Che with the child
◇ Monument to the armored train
◇ Cafe Revolution Museum
◇ Concoction
◇ Mausoleum
◇ Carmen Park
◇ Santaclareñas wineries and those that are not so touristy.
◇ Bars and cafes from private family businesses.
◇ Safe night life if you want it.
I wait for you!