“BAYAMO COLONIAL” Tour
“BAYAMO COLONIAL” Tour
Our Group proposes 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.
The village of San Salvador de Bayamo was founded on November 5, 1513 by Diego Velázquez, being at that time the second village to be founded on the island by the Spanish colonizers. Bayamo is currently the capital of the province of Granma in the east of the island, known as “the Second Villa of Cuba” or “The city of cars”. Cuba's national anthem was written in that city by local poet Perucho Figueredo. Bayamo has always been a historical city by tradition. In 1868, in the Hacienda La Demajagua, the first war of independence of Cuba began on January 12, 1869, its inhabitants preferred to burn the city rather than surrender it to the Spanish colonial army, a transcendental fact in the history of Cuba. In the later stages of the struggle for national liberation, the people of Bayamo continued to integrate and stand out in the Liberation Army.
The Bayamese have always been characterized by their love for the city. The city still preserves horse-drawn carriages as a reminder of colonial traditions. It also has historical sites that constitute a strong tourist attraction. In the center of the city there is a museum with belongings and documents of Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, the Father of the Homeland. Also on display are copies of El Cubano Libre, the first independent newspaper published by him, 10 days after La Demajagua.
Iitinerary:
- Meeting point Hotel Royalton in the heart of the historic center of the city of Bayamo.
- Visit to the Museo Casa Natal del Padre de la Patria Carlos Manuel de Cespedez,
- Visit to the Cathedral of the Holy Savior of Bayamo,
- Visit to La Ventada de Luz Vásquez,
- Visit to the Wax Museum of the city,
- Visit to the Retablo de los Héroes (Altarpiece of the Heroes) and
- Lunch in a local restaurant enjoying the typical gastronomy called Comida de la Resistencia (Food of the Resistance), fruit of the survival of aboriginal and Spanish traditions in the manigua (intricate fields).
- Ride in a traditional horse-drawn carriage of the city.
• Recommended: light clothing, sunglasses, hats or caps, tennis, sandals or comfortable shoes, solar protection and photographic camera. • For the tour we recommend a water bottle. • We recommend to bring cash in small denominations for souvenirs, drinks and tips.
More Information
- 4 hrs
- 09.00 hrs from Royalton Hotel
- Tour guide included
- Family friendly
- Offered inSpanish and English
Options and Availability
Collective tour
Walking tour for collective use with specialized guide service in several languages. The best price.Policies and Conditions
- This tour operates with a minimum of 2 passengers. Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours before the departure of your tour. If the provider decides to cancel, for not meeting the minimum required amount of passengers, Holiplus will offer an alternative tour or fully refund cost of your trip.
- The collected may be delayed up to 15 minutes depending on the number of hotels and punctuality of customers. Customer should be informed on sales desk to avoid disagreements.
- Frequency of the tour: Daily.
Cancellation and no show policy:
- Cancellations more than 72 hours before the tour: No penalty applies.
- Cancellations between 72 hours and 48 hours before the tour: a penalty of 50% of the total value of the excursion applies.
- Cancellations less than 48 hours before the tour: a penalty of 100% of the total value of the excursion applies.
- NO-SHOW: a penalty of 100% of the total value of the excursion applies.
