Villa Clara Province

Home to the Che Guevara memorial, plus a coral-cay resort area on the north coast and the Remedios festival.

Villa Clara Province lies on the north coast of central Cuba. The provincial capital, Santa Clara, was the site of a decisive battle in the Cuban Revolution; the Che Guevara Monument and Mausoleum and the Armored Train memorial are the main sights, and the city has a lively student and cultural scene. Off the north coast, coral cays such as Cayo Santa María, linked to the mainland by a causeway, are all-inclusive beach resorts. The old town of Remedios is known for its "Parrandas" festival every December. November to April is the best season, and Santa Clara Airport has international flights.

Destinations

• Santa Clara

Itineraries

• Classic Western & Central Cuba – A loop from Havana covering the valley, Bay of Pigs, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, and Santa Clara.
• Havana, Central Colonial Towns & Varadero – Travel from Havana through three central towns, ending with the beaches of Varadero.