On this excursion, you will see the most beautiful and famous cities in central Cuba. In Trinidad, founded in 1514 by Spanish colonists as the third city of Cuba and now declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, you will stroll through the impressive cobblestone streets, visit the Plaza Mayor with its surrounding ensemble of buildings in the Creole Baroque style, and visit the famous La Canchánchara tavern. In the Valle de los Ingenios (Valley of the Sugar Mills), also a World Heritage site, you will see the landmark of Trinidad – the Manaca Iznaga watchtower.
Cienfuegos, founded in 1819 by French colonists on a beautiful bay, was once given the title “Pearl of the South.” Due to its excellent urban planning, taste, and the elegance of its buildings, this city is referred to as an architectural treasure of the 19th century. In the historic district, you will see the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the Thomas Terry Theater, the Ferrer Palace, and José Martí Park, where the only triumphal arch in Cuba stands. You will stroll along the longest avenue in the country, the Prado, and admire the Palacio de Valle.
Santa Clara was founded by colonists in the center of the country to protect against raids by pirates and privateers. Here, you will visit the central park, the Santa Carmen park and church, the city avenue, and Leóncio Vidal Square with its surrounding museums and theaters. See the famous armored train that was attacked by insurgents in 1959 during the final battles for liberation. And be sure to visit the Ernesto Che Guevara Mausoleum, where the mortal remains of Che and his companions are kept, and which also houses a museum with weapons from the time of the uprising.