Jeep Safari “COMANDANCIA GENERAL DE LA PLATA”

Jeep Safari “COMANDANCIA GENERAL DE LA PLATA”

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.

Tour that will take you to the Turquino National Park in the heart of the Sierra Maestra, enigmatic place, majestic by nature and impressive history. On the way you will pass through Bayamo, picturesque city that holds the title of "National Monument" and a long history since its early foundation as a Second Village of Cuba, founded in 1513.

Comandancia de La Plata is considered the birthplace of the revolution and a very important historical place. It was here that the rebel army went on to free Cuba, and the rest is history. Comandancia de la Plata, was the historical site built by Fidel Castro and the rebel army with 16 facilities site, where they set the headquarter that ended up with the triumph of the revolution. Among the places you will visit are the house of Fidel, the press house, the nowadays museum, a rebel graveyard, the Radio Rebelde broadcasting station and the hospital. The walk takes between 3 to 4 hours starting at Alto del Naranjo. You will start a tour on trails to the La Plata Command Headquarters, site of the Rebel Army settled on the stage of struggle for the national liberation. The visitor will experience the details of the life of the rebels in the mountains will exchange with residents of the area and the end of the tour we invite you to enjoy a delicious lunch in Santo Domingo Villa.

Itinerary:

• Pick up in Jeep 4 x 4 at the hotels according to the established schedule and departure to the nature areas of Santiago de Cuba,
• Panoramic journey through the cities of Contramaestre, Bayamo and multiple villages until reaching the Bartolomé Masó Municipality, where you will begin steep ascents and descents through the Sierra Maestra, where the scenery will exceed all your expectations and you will be the protagonist of an unforgettable adventure,
• Arrival at the Flora and Fauna information center in Villa Santo Domingo,
• Departure by jeep to Alto del Naranjo,
• Arrival at the Alto del Naranjo, beginning of the trekking towards the Comandancia de la Plata, in the heart of the Sierra Maestra,
• Visit to the house of the Medina family, who supported the guerrilla with their silence and provisions.
• Arrival at the Comandancia General de La Plata, where you will observe the facilities of the site and appreciate the way of life of the guerrillas, as well as the house of Fidel Castro and its history.
• Return to Alto del Naranjo (3 kilometers).
• Arrival at Alto del Naranjo and departure to Villa Santo Domingo for lunch,
• Lunch at Villa Santo Domingo with a liquid included,
• Free time for a refreshing swim in the banks of the Yara River,
• Departure by jeep on the return trip to Santiago de Cuba city.

Not included in the tour:

• Camera for pictures in the Comandancia de la Plata area. (5 USD per camera)

Places of interest: Alto del Naranjo view point - Los Medina house - Comandancia de la Plata - Santo Domingo town.

Difficulty degree: Low - Medium.

Distance to cover in the tour (car drive, round trip): 102 kms approximately + 10 kms in jeep from Santo Domingo to Altos del Naranjo (round trip).

Shuttle transport time: 3 hours approximately (round trip).

Distance to cover in the Trek (round trip): 6 kms approximately.

Maximum height to cover in the tour: 955 meters approximately.

Duration approximate of the tour(total): 6 - 7 hours approximately.

**Extra price:**Camera for pictures in the Comandancia de la Plata area. (+ 5 USD per camera).

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.)

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.