What to see in Santa Clara, Cuba

Discover Santa Clara, a key city in the Cuban Revolution, during your visit to the region of Villa Clara, Cuba

The capital of the Villa Clara province, Santa Clara, is located in the northeastern part of Cuba. The city is known as the place where “Che” Guevara and his soldiers defeated Batista’s army in 1958. However, this historic city has much more to offer than just revolution-related monuments.

Some of the city’s more attractive sites include:

Mausoleo Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara (Che Guevara Mausoleum): Visit the museum in Santa Clara that houses the remains of the famous guerilla fighter as well as several other monuments in his honour.

Museo Provincial Abel Santamaría (Villa Clara Provincial Museum): Stop by the Santa Clara barracks turned small provincial museum after the revolution.

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (Our Lady of Carmen Church): Visit this neoclassical styled church, a focal point of Santa Clara.

Parque Arcoiris (Rainbow Park): Rest surrounded by tropical vegetation or enjoy some local Cuban food at one of the park’s many restaurants.

Catedral Santa Clara de Asís (Cathedral of Saint Clare of Assisi): Stop by the monumental neo-Gothic cathedral of Santa Clara nicknamed the Notre Dame of Cuba.

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Buen Viaje (Our Lady of Good Voyage Church): Admire the centuries-old church that combines elements of Gothic, Roman, and neoclassical architectural styles.

Parque Leoncio Vidal (Leoncio Vidal Park): Take a walk through this Santa Clara park, considered a symbol of the city and a national monument.

Teatro la Caridad (La Caridad Theater): Stop by the iconic Santa Clara colonial theatre, home to the region’s important cultural events.

Museo de Artes Decorativas (Museum of Decorative Arts): Admire this Villa Clara museum’s exquisite collections of 19th-century art.

Fábrica de tabacos Constantino Pérez Carrodegua (Constantino Pérez Carrodegua Tobacco Factory): Learn how Cuban cigars are produced in one of the most important tobacco factories on the island.

Monumento a la toma del tren blindado (Taking of the Armored Train): Learn about Santa Clara’s history in the Toma del Tren Blindado monument, a piece of the Cuban Revolution.

Balneario de Elguea (Hotel and Spa Elguea): Rest at the famous Balneario de Elguea and dive into its medicinal waters.

Palacio Provincial y Biblioteca Provincial José Martí (Provincial Government Palace, and José Martí Provincial Library): Admire the beauty of the former Palacio Provincial, what is today the Biblioteca Provincial José Martí in Santa Clara.

Jardín Zoológico El Bosque (Santa Clara Zoo): Explore the Jardín Zoológico Camilo Cienfuegos and its animals in the region known as El Bosque in Santa Clara.

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