Travel to Sancti Spíritus, the most central province of Cuba. The fourth town founded, treasures the architecture of that time northeast of the Yayabo River. On which the bridge built at the beginning of the 21st century that is a symbol of the city is preserved. The guayabera, typical clothing of Cuba, is part of local and national history. It is known as the city of murals and is the capital of the province that bears his name.

Sancti Spíritus is located in the central area of Cuba on the banks of the Yayabo River. Near the city is the Zaza River, which has the dam of the same name. This dam is the largest artificial lake of fresh water in the country. Easy Booking Cuba offers you a travel guide for the city of Sancti Spíritus in Cuba.

National Monument.

Around 100 blocks comprise its Urban Historic Center. Declared a National Monument in 1978, next to the Bridge over the Yayabo River and the Parochial Major Church.

Foundation. Travel to Sancti Spíritus, Cuba.

The town of Espiritu Santo was founded on June 4, 1514 by Diego Velázquez. In 1522 he moved to the vicinity of the Yayabo River, seeking economic improvements. He is currently in the same place.

Touristic interest.

If you walk through its cobbled streets you can witness the colonial era. The most striking is the narrow street Llano. It is worth walking through Guairo and San Miguel. The city enjoys excellent composers and singers. It is the birthplace of troubadours. Numerous events on plastic arts and literature are held. Its Municipal Band is recognized, that touches its retreats in the Glorieta del Parque Serafín Sánchez.

Bridge over the Yayabo river.

Unique in Cuba from the colonial era, built by the Spanish in 1815, it has resisted more than 2 centuries. It is flanked by old cobblestone streets. It represents deservedly the yayaberos, as they are also known to the people of Sancti Spiritus. Notable in the country for being based on five romantic style arcades. It is 85 m long and more than 9 meters high. Fair recognition to have been declared a National Monument. It looks like the Yorkshire bridge in England.

Parochial Major Church, travel to Sancti Spíritus, Cuba.

In its tower there are 4 gold, silver and bronze bells. Which is reached through 103 steps of precious wood. It was built in 1522 in wood, after almost 60 years of remodeling. In 1680 its reconstruction was completed. It is known as the Puerta del Perdón, due to a repentant lady who asked to be buried in her entrance.

House of the Guayabera.

The guayaberas are masculine garments, shirts with short or long sleeves. Adorned with vertical tucks, and sometimes with embroidery. They have pockets on the chest and on the skirts. They are manufactured mostly in cotton and linen fabrics. According to the legend, a Sancti Spiritus peasant asked his wife to make him a comfortable shirt to work with. The lady fulfilled the order without knowing that it was going to become popular. The first denomination was “yayabera”, by the Yayabo river. But the peasants used to collect guavas and keep them in their pockets, so they changed the name to guayabera.

This new museum pays homage to this emblematic shirt. It displays guayaberas by Hugo Chávez, Gabriel García Márquez and Fidel Castro. It has an evocative patio by the river in front of the famous bridge of the city. It also has a patio and a beautiful garden that hosts social and cultural events.

Museum of Colonial Art of Sancti Spíritus, Cuba.

Located in the House of One Hundred Gates, erected in the second half of the eighteenth century. Exhibits decoration and furniture of the nineteenth century. It conserves its ceilings of thick beams of precious wood, stained glass windows, multi-colored lights and beautiful patios. It constitutes a majestic building, the first of two floors. Preserves porcelain vases, precious wood furniture, gold-plated Napoleon III consoles and lamps in its halls.

History Museum.

You can see stone tools used by the natives and instruments of torture used by the Spaniards against the slaves. There are objects that show the life of the conquerors. In 1740 the place was the home of a Spanish captain.

Museum of Natural History.

You will be able to enjoy species of the Cuban native fauna, mainly birds and reptiles. Among its most valuable collections are rocks and fossils; concrete evidence of the first settlers in Cuba. It is located very close to the Serafín Sánchez Valdivia Park.

Plaza Mayor, travel to Sancti Spíritus, Cuba.

Around you can find slender buildings, such as the Parroquial Mayor, the Hostal del Rijo and the Mesón del Regidor. In its center stands the statue of Don Rudesindo García Rijo, a doctor recognized for his altruistic actions.

Plaza Serafin Sanchez.

It is the main square of the city. Surrounded by important buildings. There are the Main Theater, Central Bookstore, Cinema, Hotel Plaza, Bank and Shopping Centers.

Serafin Sanchez Museum House.

The General from Sancti Spiritus lived in this house. Located on Céspedes street. It shows objects, weapons and uniforms of Serafin and other mambises. The museum has a documentation center on the independence struggles of Cuba.

Foundation of Nature and Man.

It is located in the Maceo park. This museum describes the odyssey of 17 422 km by canoe from the Amazon to the Caribbean. Starring in 1987 by Antonio Nuñez Jiménez, Cuban writer and geographer. Around 432 explorers made the trip through 20 countries, from Ecuador to the Bahamas.

Common services.

The Serafín Sánchez Park and the boulevard are the main commercial headquarters for the inhabitants of the city. The bus terminal is located on the outskirts of the city, a new center is built.

Information of interest in travel to Sancti Spíritus.

Bookstores.

• Name: José Martí.
• Address: Anglona No. 40.
• Telephone: 41323381.
• Schedule. 8: 00-15: 00 hrs from Monday to Saturday.

Immigration.

• Name: Immigration Office.
• Address: Independencia, No. 107, between Frank País and Silvestre Alonso.
• Schedule. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8: 00-19: 00 hrs, Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m, Thursday and Saturday 8: 00-12: 00 hrs.

Internet access and telephones, ETECSA.

• Name: ETECSA.
• Telephone: 41324199.
• Address: Bartolomé Massó No. 167, Parque Serafín Sánchez Valdivia.
• Schedule. 8: 00-19: 00 hrs from Monday to Saturday.

Library

• Name: Rubén Martínez Villena.
• Address: Máximo Gómez No. 1.
• Telephone: 41327717.
• Schedule. 9: 00-17: 00 hrs from Monday to Friday.

Healthcare for tourists

Camilo Cienfuegos Clinical Hospital

• Address: Bartolomé Massó No. 128.
• Telephone: 41338000.
• Schedule. 24 hrs.

International Pharmacy at Hotel Los Laureles

• Address: Hotel Los Laureles, Carretera Central km 383.
• Telephone: 41361016.
• Schedule. 9: 00-16: 00 hrs from Monday to Saturday.

International Pharmacy in the La Perla Shopping Center.

• Address: to the north of the Serafín Sánchez Park.
• Telephone: 41328171.
• Schedule. 9: 00-17: 00 hrs from Monday to Saturday.

Banks in Sancti Spíritus.

Banco de Crédito y Comercio BANDEC.

• Address: Independence No. 29.
• Telephone: 41336806.
• Schedule. 8: 00-15: 00 hrs from Monday to Saturday.

CADECA Exchange House.

• Address: Independencia Sur No. 31.
• Telephone: 41336184.
• Schedule. 9: 00-17: 00 from Monday to Saturday.

Banco Financiero Internacional BFI.

• Address: Independencia Sur No. 2.
• Telephone: 41328477.
• Schedule. 8: 00-15: 00 hrs from Monday to Saturday.

Postal services in travel to Sancti Spíritus.

Postal Services Zone 1.

• Address: Bartolomé Masó No. 167.
• Telephone: 41323420.
• Schedule. 8: 00-15: 00 hrs from Monday to Saturday.

Postal Services Zone 2.

• Address: Independence.
• Phone: 41324701.
• Schedule. 8: 00-15: 00 hrs from Monday to Saturday.

Excursions to carry out in travel to Sancti Spíritus.

If you want to have a pleasant stay in our city, you can find all the activities to do in them in our excursion link:

Private houses and hotels to stay in Sancti Spíritus.

To stay you can select from a variety of Hotel and Casas Particulares clicking on the corresponding link

Restaurants in travel to Sancti Spíritus.

Mesón de La Plaza (Palmares).

Address: Honorato del Castillo, Telephone: 41328546

It is located in an old 19th century mansion, belonging to a wealthy Spaniard. You taste the best chickpeas with sausages and other tasty dishes. In excellent service and high quality drink, will make your stay a pleasant one.

Yayabo Tavern

Address: Jesús Menéndez, No. 106

It has an excellent location next to the river of the same name, a wine cellar and a wonderful river. There is no excuse not to stay for a while in this charming tavern. You can taste exquisite combinations of wines and tapas, while listening to musical hits of the 80’s. You can also enjoy a cigar or cocktails, such as Cunyaya. It is a mixture of guarapo, honey and aged rum, with a few drops of lemon.

Café Real Coffee Shop

Address: Honorato, No. 2

Very close to the boulevard of the city. With a pleasant atmosphere, this Palmares café offers excellent hamburgers and Italian food. The service is lovely.

Where to do the shopping in Travel to sancti spíritus

La Perla Shopping Center located north of the Serafín Sánchez Park, in a colonial building with three levels. There is everything you need. On the Boulevard you can find other specialized shops and a market where you can buy fresh food. It is located on Independencia Sur street and is escorted by statues and sculptures.

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