CHE GUEVARA TOUR
Cuba
is
the Caribbean 's
largest island. Its relative political isolation has prevented it
from being overrun by tourists, and as a result, the locals are very
friendly towards tourists. Cuba is
a relaxed place to visit, despite the formality of the colonial
architecture. It is known for its dancing, night life and
magnificent beach resorts, not to mention the famous Che Guevara.
ITINERARY
Day 1. HAVANA (Dinner)
Arrival in Havana. Reception and
transfer to your hotel
Day 2. HAVANA (Breakfast, lunch
and dinner)
After breakfast, guided city tour on
foot of the Josi Marti memorial, the revolution museum and San Carlos de la
cabana fortress.
Founded on its present site in 1519,
the settlement of San Cristóbal de La Habana prospered mainly due to its bay,
which was a natural port of call for ships sailing to and from the .This was
one of the main historical reasons for the subsequent development of a city
noted for its architectural diversity and whose nucleus still contains an
exceptional collection of buildings put up around public squares, and has
led UNESCO to declare it a part of its world heritage in 1982.Over eight and
a half miles (14 kilometers ) of excellent beaches lie to the east of the
Cuban capital, which is symbolized by the Giraldilla. To the south, a green
belt contributes to a healthful atmosphere. The city itself is a cultural
center with a solid infrastructure of hotels and is prepared to host all
kinds of conferences and congresses. Alejo Carpentier, one of Cuba 's most
famous authors, called it "the city of columns" and focused attention on its
streets, which he considered a perennially rich show of life, humanity and
contrasts that was bound to entertain any observer.
The settlement of San Cristóbal de
La Habana , which was founded in the southwestern part of the island in
1514, was moved to the northern coast of the of in 1519.
Every November 16th, the anniversary
of its founding is observed with a picturesque traditional ceremony at the
Templete, around an ancient silk-cotton tree in whose shade-according to
tradition, was the first meeting of the town council and where the first
Mass was held. Return to your hotel for dinner and time for dancing in a
youth recreational centre.
Day 3. SANTA CLARA - RIO SEIBABO
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
After breakfast, transfer to Santa
Clara and visit the Che Guevara Memorial and the Tren Blindada Museum .
With the monument of Che at the
Plaza de la Revolucion Ernesto Guevara, including a huge bronze statue of
Che. The remains of Che and his comrades who fell in Bolivia have been
interred at this site and the mausoleum is open to the public. Under the
monument is a museum, the "Museo Historico de la Revolucion " with excellent
displays about Che's life and role in the revolution.
Lunch before transfer to Rio Seibabo
and lodging. Time for enjoying swim in the river before dinner.
Day 4. RIO SEIBABO (Breakfast,
lunch and dinner)
After breakfast, trekking to Cascada
del Tiburon with a visit to a local farm where Che Guevara spent his life.
Free time for swimming before returning for dinner.
Day 5. RIO SEIBABO - HAVANA
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
After breakfast, transfer to Havana
and accommodation. Free day. Dinner.
Day 6. HAVANA (Breakfast, lunch
and dinner)
After breakfast, transfer to La
Guira National Park with a visit to the Cueva de los Portales, the Che
Guevara had his headquarters.
Commander Che Guevara picked Cueva
de los Portales in Pinar del Río province for his western command post and
headquarters. Here he and an assortment of some 50 extraordinary Cuban and
Russian army personnel resided during two rain and hurricane seasons. Today
the site sports a museum chronicling that most dangerous episode.
The caves and entrances are large
yet well hidden by the surrounding vegetation allowing Che and staff to
watch American military planes fly overhead. U.S. intelligence never
detected them.
Che divided the cave into departments: baños, communications, kitchen,
meeting rooms, bunkers and barracks where he and his soldiers slept. You'll
see Che's modest hammock, along with target practice ranges, cooking and
eating spaces, smoking and chess playing rooms, and corners where top secret
messages were written and dispatched.
In these dank confines Che and his
officers met, talked via radio with field leaders and consulted hour-by-hour
with El Comandante Fidel Castro. Cave accesses were guarded by unwavering
conscripts standing hours-on-end atop high rocks to protect this strategic
hideout. The cave is moist and hot with the Río San Diego flowing through it
and into the jungle beyond. Lunch before returning to . Dinner and farewell
party at the youth recreational centre.
Day 7. HAVANA (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the
airport for your flight home.
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