Have you ever dreamed of lying down on pristine white beaches while enjoying the emerald and sapphire colored waters and the gentle sounds of their waves? You can do this a day after you visit those glorious plantations in Cuba. It’s all in the same country!
Santa Lucia, a 21-kilometer long beach where you will find a stretch of sea, sand, and sun – it is the main tourist destination of Camagüey, and has a highly preserved ecosystem habitat of pink flamingos! Looks like paradise? There’s more. The longest coral reef formation of the north east coast of Cuba houses this beach!
What to expect once you’re here? Well, there are excellent beaches, diving sites, sport fishing, historic landmarks, and so much more! Who knew that while walking among the hills of the wet flora, exploring caverns, and swimming in a paradise of virgin islands, you also get to see culture? So if it’s your thing, go and explore the historic landmarks – if not, soak in the wonderful waters of the Sabinal or Caguama islands and get that perfect tan! No need to fret when it comes to comfort too. Santa Lucia features equipped hotels and complete facilities from restaurants to stores. Hotels ranging in prices from cheap to a bit costly are available.
What else are there to check out? Check these out:
Town Center
After centuries of it being wiped out in battles and by pirates, it was rebuilt with winding streets – as if to deliberately confuse any future invaders. These streets now are lined with colorful – as in rainbow-colored – houses that are a great sight.
Pargue Ignacio Agramonte
It is found at the center of the town square where the stature of Ignacio Agramonte, a hero, on horseback was sculpted in 1912 by Buerni.
La Merced Church
This church is of the 18th century with beautifully decorated ceiling and statue of Jesus. The church’s artwork commemorates the deal of a villager in a duel. This church’s restoration has already begun.
San Juan de Dios Square
This is a restored national monument that can be traced back to the 18th century. This place is surrounded by a church, which is home to a rare statue of the Holy Trinity and the Holy Ghost, as well as a convent, and a hospital.
Teatro Principal
This is a marvelous building that originates in the 1850’s and is now the home of the Camagüey Classical Ballet Company. For artistic enthusiasts or those who just love ballet and the art of dancing, you may want to check this place out.
Casino Campestre
This is the city’s “green center” filled with lush gardens and monuments. One of which is devoted to Barberán and Collar, Spanish pilots who both made a historic flight between Seville and Havana in 1934. Another bonus: nearby is the Revolution Square that you can just visit and not waste time walking and looking for it.
The wonders that Cuba offers seem hard to resist. So give in, and enjoy!
