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City in Villa Clara, Cuba
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Santa Clara is the capital city of the Cuban province of Villa Clara.
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Santa Clara contains the mausoleum for the fallen of the Revolution. Included in this mausoleum are the remains of Che Guevara himself. In order to maintain the sanctity of the place, photography inside the mausoleum is strictly prohibited. Also, there are no souvenir-sellers to be found nearby. There is also a Che Guevara museum, as well as a huge square (Plaza de la Revolucion) overlooked by a large statue of Che. Americans are, unofficially at least, not allowed inside the museum and mausoleum, although they don't ask for ID but just where you are from.
The site of one of the most important battles in Cuban history, where Che Guevara and his men ripped up the railway line, derailing an armoured train, and defeated the men inside. The site shows the actual bulldozer used, and a number of the actual train carriages in situ. Inside the carriages are exhibits, with accompanying text, in Spanish only.
A working factory in Santa Clara open for visitors.
Has decent pizza. Internet access US$5.
Peso-priced. Pork, chicken, salad, etc.
2 excellent rooms for rent. Optional breakfast and/or dinner.
Beautiful old casa overlooking the central square in Santa Clara City. Welcoming family. Breakfast included, other meals available.
Two rooms with private bath, hot water, air conditioning, meals available. Really nice family! The teenage boy and girl speak English.
Rooms with two beds, private bath, hot water 24 hr, air conditioning, fridge available. Breakfast available.
This is the largest building in the city center.
By train
There are several trains from Havana each day.
By taxi
As of 2016, the fare for a shared taxi to Havana was approximately US$50-80.
By plane
Santa Clara is served by Abel Santamaría Airport.
Pedicabs and horse carriages operate in the centre of town and can take you to Che's mausoleum. The price will vary based on distance but will likely range from US$1-5.
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