“TAÍNA ROUTE” Tour

“TAÍNA ROUTE” Tour

Discover one of Cuba’s most fascinating cultural and historical experiences with a visit to the Aldea Taína and the Chorro de Maíta Archaeological Museum, located near Guardalavaca in the province of Holguín. This immersive excursion brings you face-to-face with the island’s indigenous heritage, offering a unique journey into Cuba’s pre-Columbian past.

Your visit begins at the Aldea Taína, a carefully crafted open–air replica of a native Taíno village. As you walk through its thatched dwellings and communal spaces, you will witness lifelike sculptures and reconstructions that portray the daily life, rituals, and spiritual traditions of the first inhabitants of the Caribbean. This setting provides a powerful and educational encounter with the culture that shaped the earliest chapters of Cuban history.

Just a short distance away lies the Chorro de Maíta Archaeological Museum, considered one of the most important indigenous burial sites in the Caribbean. Inside, you will explore a preserved excavation showcasing more than a hundred human remains, artifacts, and ceremonial objects that reveal the customs, beliefs, and funerary practices of the Taíno people. The museum’s guided interpretation brings the findings to life, presenting a comprehensive view of native society before European contact.

Together, these two attractions create an unforgettable cultural experience—rich, educational, and deeply authentic. Ideal for history enthusiasts, families, and travelers seeking a meaningful connection to Cuba’s ancient past, the Aldea Taína + Chorro de Maíta tour is one of the region’s must-see cultural highlights.

Itinerary: (tour sequence may vary)

• Departure by tourist train from the hotels in Playa Esmeralda and Guardalavaca, heading to Aldea Taína, a place that reproduces the actual size of the place where the indigenous people who lie there lived. At this site, you can delve into their culture and traditions, as well as enjoy a welcome cocktail (mabuya), a drink created by our ancestors.
• Then visit the Chorro de Maita archaeological museum (indigenous cemetery - archaeological site), where the perfectly preserved human remains of indigenous people are on display, in the same place where they were discovered.
• Later, visit a farmer's house, which allows us to learn about the way of life of families in our Cuban countryside.
• Return to the hotel of origin.