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	Havana City: Capital of Cuba, with a population of more than 2 millions. It groups the main institutions of government, economy, science and culture. The November 16th, 1519 was officiated, under a ceiba tree, the first mass of the village, so this date was registered as the foundation day of the village. In its commemoration, in that place a small temple well-known as The Templete was erected. The people maintain the tradition of surrounds the ceiba tree on every anniversary of the city. Havana City, with its mixed architecture, its proximity to the sea, its history and its friendly people, will result very pleasant to any visitor.(More...)
	Matanzas: This province is at one hour driving from Havana. Its capital, the Matanzas City, offers excellent views toward the sea and preserves many exponents of the colonial architecture. Cradle of famous poets and intellectuals, Matanzas is well-known as "The Athens of Cuba". The beautiful Beach of Varadero and the natural areas of the Yumurí Valley and the Peninsula of Zapata present great attractiveness for the visitors. The Matanzas Bay and the Bellamar Caves are also recognized with their 3000 m of galleries. Matanzas is distinguished for the practice of the different Afro-Cuban religions, especially the Santería. Belongs to Matanzas the highest bridge in Cuba "Bacunayagua Bridge", (110 m over the Yumurí River), main work of engineering of this type in the country. (More...)
	Pinar del Río: This province is toward the western end of the country. Because of its beautiful and conserved landscapes is named " The Garden of Cuba ". In it is located the famous Viñales Valley, grows the best black tobacco in the world, there are two of the four World Biosphere Reserves declared by the UNESCO in the country and the biggest cavern system of the whole Cuban archipelago. Its geography and nature are very attractive. The territory presents great quantity of streams and flowing of medicinal waters and two important mountainous groups: Sierra del Rosario and Sierra de Órganos. Pinar del Rio constitutes an ideal destination for excursions.
	Cienfuegos: Also well-known as "The South Pearl", this beautiful city was founded by the French in the XIX century around one of the most beautiful bays in the Island. Their architecture shows a neo-classicist style. The Martí Park is surrounded of remarkable buildings in the history of the city and samples the only Arch of Triumph in the country. The Terry Theatre and the Valle´s Palace are also symbols of Cienfuegos. In the city you can visit good museums and restaurants. The beaches and the mountains of the Sierra del Escambray are among the natural attractiveness of this province.
	Santa Clara: This province was founded in 1689. The Leoncio Vidal Park constitutes a symbol of the City, is one of the liveliest in the country. Santa Clara is also famous for the battle that gave the final blow to the Batista's government. This battle took place under the orders and command of Che (Ernesto Guevara). In Santa Clara rest, since 1997, his mortal remains, in a monument built in his honour since 1988. It is also renamed in Santa Clara the traditional town of Remedios, of colonial constructions, famous for its Parrandas, typical popular parties with local fireworks. The principal day of the event is December 24...
	Trinidad: This city is categorized by the UNESCO as Humanity's Patrimony. The grade of conservation of the colonial architecture of the quiet streets and houses of brightly colours is very impressive. Trinidad is located near the south coast, next to the mountains of the Escambray. The pavement of its streets, with irregular cobblestones, is one of their distinctive symbols. The visitor will be able to enjoy in this city the simplicity and hospitality of its people.
	Camagüey: Was founded in 1515. This city has been characterized for its Neo-classical architecture and the irregular intricate streets. Camagüey presents great impact in the traditions and the culture of Cuba. There were born important personalities of the history and the Cuban literature. Camagüey has also, a well-known ballet and a symphonic orchestra that have reached national and international recognitions. Is highly visited at this province the Beach of Santa Lucía, located in the north coast, with 21Km of fine white sand and clear water, very next to the coralline reef Sabana-Camagüey, second bigger in the world, after the Australian. It is an ideal destination for the practice of diving and other nautical sports.
	Ciego de Ávila: The keys at the north of this province are its principal tourist attractiveness. Especially Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo, both keys present many Km of beautiful white sandy beaches and coconut palms, as well as an excellent tourist infrastructure. You can get Cayo Coco by air from some airports at the country (Ex: Havana Airport) or just driving from Ciego de Ávila around 1 hour.
	Holguín: Also well-known as the City of the Parks, can be appreciated in it the regular layout of their streets. This province extends toward the north part of the Cuban east. It has beautiful beaches, as Guardalavaca and the bigger bay of the Island Nipe Bay. Bariay, the place where the admiral Christopher Columbus disembarked in 1492 belongs to this province. The Naranjo Bay, the Saetía Key and the mountainous group of Sierra de Cristal are some natural attractiveness of this region where has its habitat the almiquí, singular Cuban mammal, considered an alive fossil. Holguín is the Cuban province with the bigger concentration of archeological remains of the aboriginal populations that lived in the Island of Cuba. Holguín also presents important nickel deposits (Moa and Niquero).
	Santiago de Cuba: It is the second important Cuban City; cradle of the best rum in the island, of many of their main musical genres and of their most famous carnivals. It is also a city with a great history related with the independence fights of the Cubans. The city presents a rich architecture and its streets are characterized by its asymmetry and the differences of heights. Santiago offers beautiful views, thanks to its bay and to the Sierra Maestra, important mountainous group. It presents, also, beautiful beaches and places of natural attractiveness as the Baconao Natural Park, with places like the Great Stone and the Prehistory Valley . You will enjoy at Santiago the happiness, the hospitality and the musical sensibility of the people. Santiago is also known as the Hero City (the only place with this title in Cuba), and as Cultural Capital of the Caribbean.
	Baracoa: It was the first Villa founded by the Spaniards in Cuba, in February of 1512. The city, of modest wooden houses, at the north coast, surrounded by the Sagua-Baracoa mountains, offers a beautiful tropical aspect. Going into the mountains, of enormous forest wealth, can be appreciated caves, many species of birds, as well as the almiquí, Cuban mammal regarded as an alive fossil. Also there are many springs and good rivers like the Yumurí, Duaba, Miel and Toa. Baracoa is probably the only place at the country where live people that descend from the originals inhabitants.