Sierra Maestra Cuba mountains tourist attractions in Cuba

At the eastern end of the Sierra Maestra Cuba mountains, the hot, romantic city of Santiago de Cuba, the capital of the eponymous province of Cuba and the largest urban area outside of Havana, attracts visitors mainly for its music. Brewed from the legions of bands that grew up here, the regional scene is still strong, but it overflows in July when quenching carnival city rumba beats, fabulous costumes, excitement and singing.

 

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This talent for partying placed second city of Cuba firmly on the tourist map, but there is much more to the place of carnival. In short, the first capital of the island, Santiago has a rich colonial past, evident throughout the historic center and in the beautiful coastal fortress of El Morro. The city played a role equally distinguished in the more recent history, recorded in the Moncada barracks museum, where Fidel Castro and his small group of rebels opening shots of the Revolution, and the Museo de la Lucha Clandestine, a reproduction of the old police station on fire during the unrest.

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Hotel Islazul Sierra Maestra, previously known under the name of Hotel Carrusel Sierra Maestra is located in the heart of Bayamo, one of the oldest villages in Cuba and declared a National Monument.
For its proximity to museums, this hotel is ideal for lovers of cultural and historical tourism. In addition, it enjoys a favorable geographic position in the eastern part of the island because the Sierra Maestra National Park, the Command Post of the Plata, Dos Rios and Pico Turquino are at hand.
Moreover, it is a special place for those in search of history and culture, like walking the streets of Bayamo in a surprising natural environment.

Hotel Sierra Maestra

Hotel Sierra Maestra Bayamo

 Bayamo is the capital of the province of Granma. This region has played an important role in the struggle for Cuban independence. It now has a historical heritage of great wealth, like where Jose Marti was assassinated, or Gran Parque Nacional Sierra Maestra south of Bayamo, one of the largest in Cuba. The friendly and relaxed atmosphere that breathes in Bayamo contributes to tourism development. The city revolves around Parque Cespedes, a lovely shaded park decorated with marble benches and statues of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes and Perucho Figueredo. In the northern part of the park is the town hall, in front of which Cespedes said Cuba's independence in 1868. On weekends, the place turns into a party place where thousands gather Bayamés, adopting the clothing style of the 90s and eating rosquitas, a local sweet made of yuca.