Top Things to do in Santa Clara
The 5 Best Free Things to do in Santa Clara, Villa Clara Province
Discover the best top things to do in Santa Clara, Cuba including Mausoleo del Che Guevara, Statue of Che Guevara Holding a Child, Catedral de Santa Clara de Asis, Loma del Capiro, Parque Leoncio Vidal.
Restaurants in Santa Clara
1. Mausoleo del Che Guevara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,132 reviews
Reviewed By caitrionaonatrip
Set a little bit outside Santa Clara, the Ché monument is very striking. There is a garden a little behind it honouring fallen revolutionary comrades. The mausoleum underneath the statue is very peaceful, and the small museum about Ché has some really interesting photos of him, and his upbringing.
2. Statue of Che Guevara Holding a Child
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 354 reviews
Reviewed By Coastal04032532652 - Ilchester, United Kingdom
And, values that are still held in Cuba today. The intricate details to be found all over the statue mirror the life-story of this very clever man who was killed fighting for his beliefs. Far more moving and iconic than the very large statue at the mausoleum.
3. Catedral de Santa Clara de Asis
4. Loma del Capiro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By mefistome - Toronto, Canada
This small mountain – about 200 meters at its highest point – gained notoriety during and after the Cuban Revolution for it was the headquarters of Comandante Che Guevara armed forces. The smallest peak holds the name of Capiro and next to it are the twin peaks known as Dos Hermanas (Two sisters). A monument commemorating the battle was placed at the top of the smallest peak; it sits on a green marble base that symbolizes the unity of the Cuban nation; the trenches dug during the battle for control of the city of Santa Clara can be seen around the monument and form part of it. It was declared National Historic Site in 1990 along with that of the derailment of the armoured train (El tren Blindado). The natural surroundings house a plantation of Tamarind, the natural tree of Santa Clara, also helps to contain the erosion of the slopes. A great way to exercise climbing up to the top of the hill, my advice it;s less challenging to walk on the grass than the steps. There’s a 360* degrees beautiful view of the city, the huge baseball Stadium down below and not to mis the sunset. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, carry mosquitoes repellent, especially late in the afternoon and wear dark clothes.
