Visit to Santa Clara and Remedios. During this excursion to Santa Clara and Remedios from Cayo Santa María, you will have the opportunity to explore the depth of Cuban history while appreciating the particularities of these two fascinating localities. This trip will surely seduce you! Itinerary: Your adventure will begin with a pickup at the scheduled time at your accommodation in Cayo Santa María, which will mark the beginning of an enriching discovery of the attractions of Santa Clara and the neighboring city, Remedios. The first stage will lead you to the sugar agro-industry museum, where you will have the opportunity to explore the history and importance of sugar production in Cuba. You will learn all aspects of the manufacturing process and discover how this industry has shaped Cuban culture. Next, direction the charming city of Remedios, where a guided tour will show you its cobblestone streets, vibrant facades, and colonial architectural heritage, while providing an overview of its history. Did you know it was established between 1513 and 1524 and that it is among the oldest colonies in Cuba? The visit will continue with a discovery of a traditional tobacco factory. You will immerse yourself in the tobacco culture in Cuba while observing skilled artisans at work. Back in Santa Clara, you will be driven to Plaza del Che, where the famous mausoleum rests, a site of great historical value. You will also explore the renowned Armored Train monument, a commemorative site of a decisive battle of the Cuban revolution. After these discoveries, a savory lunch will await you in a local restaurant to regain your strength, followed by a further exploration of Santa Clara. This part of the visit will allow you to immerse yourself further in the local atmosphere and discover its treasures. After about eleven hours of excursion, you will be driven back to your hotel in Cayo Santa María.

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Cocktail Tour in Havana. Discover the most authentic Havana and enjoy the unique flavor of its most traditional cocktails and the drink that characterizes the island of the most international rum. Itinerary: We will pick you up in front of the Hotel Inglaterra to go to the first bar of the tour, El Sloppy Joe’s, located near the National Museum of Fine Arts and Central Park. You can admire this symbol of the memory of the Cuban capital after the reopening of its doors following a complex restoration process. You will sit at the longest mahogany bar in all of Cuba, facing the typical showcases and shelves that exhibit dozens of liqueurs from all over the world. At the bar, where celebrities like Ernest Hemingway or actors Spencer Tracy and Cantinflas have sat, you can savor a delicious Cuban cocktail. After this first drink, you will go to El Floridita, a bar-restaurant open since 1817. You will benefit from another traditional cocktail. You can imitate Hemingway, who in the 30s spent many hours drinking daiquiris, when he was writing the draft of “For Whom the Bell Tolls”. You will continue the visit and enter the Bodeguita del Medio, known for its mojitos and the signatures of famous characters that cover the walls. One of the most famous is: “My Mojito in La Bodeguita. And my daiquiri in El Floridita” written by Hemingway. After drinking the last cocktail of the visit, you will return to your hotel six hours after departure. How does it work? What you will do: Visit three emblematic bars in Havana, taste traditional cocktails and discover the history surrounding these establishments. Detailed information: The visit begins with a pickup at your hotel, followed by a trip to each bar mentioned in the itinerary. Services included: Round-trip transfers, a cocktail at each bar, and a guide to accompany you during the visit. Services not included: Tips and any additional consumption. Meeting place: The meeting is in front of the Hotel Inglaterra. To take into account: In high season, it is common to have to queue to visit famous places like El Floridita or the Bodeguita del Medio.

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