Jeep Safari "REBEL ROUTE -GRANMA"

Jeep Safari "REBEL ROUTE -GRANMA"

We offer a diverse selection for panoramic tours of the most significant sites in Cuban history, culture and contemporary life. So this is a treat for those seeking some vacation adventures on their Cuba holiday tour.

Description:

The excursion takes place in the Jeep Safari modality, from Guardalavaca to the Turquino National Park, on the way you will pass through Bayamo, a picturesque city that holds the title of "National Monument" and a long history since its early foundation as the Second Village of Cuba, founded in 1513. You will begin a journey through trails to the heart of the Sierra Maestra, an enigmatic place, majestic by nature and impressive for its history, site where the Rebel Army was based in the stage of struggles for national liberation. The visitor will learn the details of the life of the rebels in the mountains and will exchange with local people and at the end of the tour we invite you to enjoy a delicious lunch in the area.

The camp of La Plata Commandery is located in the heart of the Sierra Maestra, in the municipality of Bartolome Masó, Granma province, and is part of the Gran Parque Nacional "Turquino". It is one of the most relevant historical and natural sites in the country, it was founded in 1958 and is declared a National Monument. In this place, Fidel Castro decided to install in 1958 the Commandery because of the need to establish a fixed place for the hospital and the Radio, the First Law of Agrarian Reform was signed on May 17, 1959 and the first property titles of the mountain range were granted to the peasants. The hike is approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) long. The trail is rocky and muddy in places, but passes through a section of beautiful forest. Before reaching the guerrilla hideout, you will visit a house of Los Medina, which was owned by a peasant who helped Fidel's army.

Itinerary:

• Jeep Safari from Guardalavaca to Alto del Naranjo,
• On the way, panoramic view to the center of the city of Bayamo,
• Visit to the Turquino National Park with a welcome cocktail,
• Comandancia La Plata Trail.
• Visit to the La Plata headquarters and the Casa de los Medinas museum,
• Visit to premises created by the rebels to carry out the guerrilla war, including a museum with photos, instruments, weapons and clothing used by the rebels,
• Visit and lunch in Santo Domingo with a liquid.
• Return to Hotels.

Places of interest: Bayamo - Santo Domingo town - Alto del Naranjo viewpoint (961 masl) - Los Medina house (869 masl) - Comandancia General La Plata (975 masl).

Difficulty degree: Moderate.

Distance to cover in the tour (car drive, round trip): 385.2 kms approximately (round trip) + 10 kms in jeep from Santo Domingo to Altos del Naranjo (round trip).

Shuttle transport time: 6.40 hrs approximately (round trip).

Distance to cover in the Trek (round trip): 11.74 kms approximately.

Maximum height to cover in the tour: 986 meters approximately.

Duration approximate of the tour(total): 1 day.

Maximum capacity of Turquino National Park: 20 pax.

Minimum capacity of Turquino National Park: 7 pax.

Important note: The distances and times of realization of the tour vary according to the starting point.

Recommendations for the realization of this tourism:

The client should bring comfortable clothes for camping days, as well as strong footwear suitable for mountaineering, likewise if camping is done they will bring their tent and sleeping bag.

Facilities of the Turquino National Park where the tourist will be able to stock up:

• Santo Domingo (liquids)
• Alto del Naranjo (snacks, fruits, etc.)
• La Platica (meals, breakfasts, camping)
• Pico Cuba (meals, breakfasts, camping)
• La Majagua (liquids)
• Las Cuevas (snacks, liquids, etc.)

RULES OF CONDUCT FOR THE TURQUINO NATIONAL PARK:

These rules of conduct will be mandatory for both visitors and guides:

• Do not leave the limits or trails established for each area or place and strictly comply with the indications of the specialized guide.
• Do not litter or throw garbage except in the places provided for this purpose.
• Do not extract any element from the natural environment.
• Not to damage or disturb the flora and fauna of the area.
• Be respectful of the traditions, customs and lifestyles of the residents in the local communities and adjacent to the areas with which they communicate or intend to photograph.
• Do not smoke or make use of fire except in the areas established for this purpose.
• Do not make noise indoors or outdoors.
• Respect the speed limits established for means of transportation and keep them within the vehicular areas.
• It is forbidden to introduce plants or animals in the areas to be visited.

ASSISTANCE, RESCUE AND EVACUATION:

In case of accidents:

1. Immediate communication by plant or telephone of the La Platica community. If the accident occurs in the section La Platica - Palma Mocha - Cuatro Caminos, return to La Platica, for which a liaison will be sent to go to the aid with men, hammocks and mules.
2. If the accident occurs in the Cuatro Caminos - Alto de Lima stretch, the distance will be estimated and we will proceed to descend by Cuatro Caminos - Santana - Jeringa, for this a link will be sent and we will give aid with means such as hammocks, mules and food as the case may require.
3. If the accident occurs in Alto de Lima - Aguada del Joaquín, the Aguada will be communicated quickly to inform the situation of the problem and adopt rescue measures.
4. In all cases, first aid measures will be applied.
5. The Unit has a transport system and mules to guarantee a possible transfer to medical offices in the area and hospitals.
6. For further assistance, there is an ambulance located in Santo Domingo and in the case of the southern zone, there is a transport to take cases to the hospital located in Ocujal del Turquino.