The province of Villa Clara is a traditional sugar, cattle and mineral producer. Excellent coffee grows on its southern mountain slopes, as does one of Cuba's important tobacco crops. Hence Santa Clara has always been an important commercial center and today houses one of Cuba's largest universities.
A recently built causeway linking the mainland to the keys of Cayo Santa Maria has helped open the beautiful virgin beaches to tourism. This location is perfect for water aquatic lovers.
Beaches
Accessible by a recently built causeway linking the mainland to the keys, Villa Clara's northern coast counts two pristine beaches. The waves are bigger this island as it is more exposed to the streams of the Atlantic Ocean. This location is perfect for water sport lovers:
- Cayo Santa Maria, with 11 km of spectacular sands, is set in a beautiful natural surrounding.
cayo santa maria Francais
cuba cayo santa maria Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting Introduction Click on the map to enlarge it The province of Villa Clara is a traditional sugar, cattle and mineral producer. Excellent coffee grows on its southern mountain slopes, as does one of Cuba's important tobacco crops. Hence Santa Clara has always been an important commercial center and today houses one of Cuba's largest universities.
A recently built causeway linking the mainland to the keys of Cayo Santa Maria has helped open the beautiful virgin beaches to tourism. This location is perfect for water aquatic lovers.
Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting Beaches Accessible by a recently built causeway linking the mainland to the keys, Villa Clara's northern coast counts two pristine beaches. The waves are bigger this island as it is more exposed to the streams of the Atlantic Ocean. This location is perfect for water sport lovers:
- Cayo Santa Maria, with 11 km of spectacular sands, is set in a beautiful natural surrounding.
- The isle of Las Brujas has 2 km of virgin beach.
- Cayo Ensenachos is a tiny island with two beautiful beaches, Playa Megano and Playa Ensenachos
Climate The temperature varies between 25 and 27C. Coral reefs create a barrier producing gentle waves and breezes. Sunny days and pleasant tropical climate allow the beach season to extend throughout the year.
Temperature in Celcius JFMAMJJASONDMaximum272728293031323231312827Minimum171617192021222221211917Rainfall (mm)102030401101501201601701604020
Geography Bathing in the northern shores of the Atlantic Ocean, this province is located quite centrally on the island of Cuba, just above the province of Cienfuegos. Its terrain consist mostly of plains for farming and the Escambray Mountains. Cayo Santa Maria is the biggest islands in the area, with a surface of 18 square kilometers and the longest beach line that stretches for 10 kilometers.
History Prior to the construction of the causeway linking the mainland to the keys, Cayo Santa Maria was a secluded island visited only by fishermen. The causeway was completed in 1999 and the first hotel opened 2001. Therefor Cayo Santa Maria shares Santa Clara's history. The city was founded in 1689 on the site of the ancient Native American village of Cubanacan. The coastal population wanted to flee from the frequent attacks of privateers and pirates, a common story for many coastal towns.
In 1958, guerilla troops commanded by Ernesto Che Guevara attacked the industrial centre of Santa Clara after a hard, 400-kilometre march that had begun in the Sierra Maestra mountains. The dictatorship finally surrendered to Guevara's troops.
Nature Take a walk in the lush vegetation of the Parque Nacional de Cayo Santa Maria
Hanabanilla Lake is a large, fresh-water mountain reservoir surrounded by tropical forest of the Escambray Mountains, located in the Parque Natural Topes de Collantes. It is a popular Cuban fishing spot and includes a flora and fauna reserve.
The Elguea Health Spa lets you dip into its natural medicinal and thermal baths near the coast of Villa Clara province.
Unique to Here Head to the town of Rancho Veloz and visit the Quintin Banderas sugar mill, where you'll see how sugar is refined and taste fresh sugarcane juice.
Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting Airport : Santa Clara Airport Airport Tax : A departure tax of 25 Cuban convertible pesos per person is to be paid when leaving the country. Distance from Airport : 120 kilometers Tourist Season : December through April Festivals & Events Parrandas Festival End of December in the town of Remedios.
During the last weeks of the year, Remedios hosts one of Cuba's great street parties and religious carnivals. The divided population participates in this playful revelry and it culminates in the night of December 24th with an orgy of drums, floats, and fireworks.
Transportation Taxis and sometimes minibus are available. Budget travels by bus, in the popular destinations of the country, are also proposed by the Viazul Company.
Thousands of kilometres are to be discovered with a car, jeep or motorcycle rental. A moped ride along a winding path gets you up close and personal with the flora and fauna.
Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting Activities & Sports The destination is made for rest and relaxation. Most activities are locate by the water: sunbathing, swimming and other water sports.
Scuba diving and snorkeling is wonderful here with the abundant formations of Coral and varied of sea fauna.
You can hike along the shore and on the inland portions of the Cayos and the Escambray Mountains area.
Hanabanilla Lake is a popular trout and largemouth bass fishing spot.
Archaeology Knives, arrowheads and scrapers findings were found in the mountain range northwest of Villa Clara. Check out the caves of Pelo de Oro or El Muneco.
Attractions & Sights The city of Santa Clara holds most of the tourist attractions of the area. It is best known as the place where the dictator Batista surrendered to Che Guevara in 1958. The Ernesto Che Guevara Memorial and Museum contains bodies of Che and his troops, who died in battle in Bolivia. The Tren Blindado monument commemorates the attack on an American armoured train by Che Guevara. Visit the Decorative Arts and Provincial History museums. Take a stroll on the double sidewalks of Parque Vidal and view the Teatro La Caridad. The town square has two churches and an image of a pregnant Immaculada Concepción.
Remedios, founded in 1514, is a well preserved town with large colonial houses and a church. It is famous for its parrandas (street festivals), and known for its museum, where artifacts relating to music, dancing and fireworks are on display.
The Elguea spa, a bit further west on the northern coast, is noted for its mineral springs and mud baths.
Nightlife Catch a show in Santa Clara, at the Teatro La Caridad or at Mejunje, a cultural and sports center bar that hosts various performances such as traditional and modern music, theater and art exhibits.
Santa Clara offers a few dancing clubs like El Bosque Disco and Cabaret and the popular discotheque in the hotel Santa Clara Libre.
Side Trips Trinidad Relive ancient history in this breathtaking colonial city. Visit the Iznaga Tower, La Canchanchara bar, the Romantic museum and the Natural Sciences and Archaeological Museum. This ancient city founded in the 16th century has narrow cobblestone streets, remarkable churches and colonial dwellings built in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Ciego de Avila Independence Avenue is the heart of the city, where attractions include the Principal Theatre, House of Culture, Raul Martinez Art Gallery, Jose Marti Park and San Eugenio de Palma church. Its architecture is defined by unique portals, arches, roof tiles and neoclassical columns. This region is known as the land of the pineapple.
Moron It is nicknamed the City of the Rooster because of the bronze statue of a rooster perched at the city's entrance. Developed by the sugar cane and cattle production, it features the Casa de Embarrado and the Casa de la Trova where you can enjoy local music.
Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting Accommodations The last few years Cayo Santa Maria has seen the solid development of hotels, resorts and service, and is steadfastly becoming a popular tourism destination. Most are offered in All Inclusive packages. The provincial capital of Santa Clara offers some private hotels.
Eating Out In Cayo Santa Maria there are only the restaurants within the resorts.Traditional Cuban and Creole dishes can be had in Santa Clara at the Villa La Granjita, La Casa del Gobernador or at the restaurant of the Santa Clara Libre Hotel.
Shopping Cuban cigars, rum and coffee are the most popular souvenirs, followed by wood handicraft and congas. Cuban music recordings are a must as well.
Visit the Fábrica de Tabacos in Santa Clara. This factory produces high-quality Montecristo, Partagas, Romeo & Julieta, Punch, and Robaina cigars. Or head to the town of Camajuani to see the tobacco rollers work their magic.
Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting
- The isle of Las Brujas has 2 km of virgin beach.
- Cayo Ensenachos is a tiny island with two beautiful beaches, Playa Megano and Playa Ensenachos
Climate The temperature varies between 25 and 27C. Coral reefs create a barrier producing gentle waves and breezes. Sunny days and pleasant tropical climate allow the beach season to extend throughout the year.
Geography
Bathing in the northern shores of the Atlantic Ocean, this province is located quite centrally on the island of Cuba, just above the province of Cienfuegos. Its terrain consist mostly of plains for farming and the Escambray Mountains. Cayo Santa Maria is the biggest islands in the area, with a surface of 18 square kilometers and the longest beach line that stretches for 10 kilometers.
History Prior to the construction of the causeway linking the mainland to the keys, Cayo Santa Maria was a secluded island visited only by fishermen. The causeway was completed in 1999 and the first hotel opened 2001. Therefor Cayo Santa Maria shares Santa Clara's history. The city was founded in 1689 on the site of the ancient Native American village of Cubanacan. The coastal population wanted to flee from the frequent attacks of privateers and pirates, a common story for many coastal towns.
In 1958, guerilla troops commanded by Ernesto Che Guevara attacked the industrial centre of Santa Clara after a hard, 400-kilometre march that had begun in the Sierra Maestra mountains. The dictatorship finally surrendered to Guevara's troops.
Nature Take a walk in the lush vegetation of the Parque Nacional de Cayo Santa Maria
Hanabanilla Lake is a large, fresh-water mountain reservoir surrounded by tropical forest of the Escambray Mountains, located in the Parque Natural Topes de Collantes. It is a popular Cuban fishing spot and includes a flora and fauna reserve.
The Elguea Health Spa lets you dip into its natural medicinal and thermal baths near the coast of Villa Clara province.
Unique to Here Head to the town of Rancho Veloz and visit the Quintin Banderas sugar mill, where you'll see how sugar is refined and taste fresh sugarcane juice.
cayo santa maria Francais
cuba cayo santa maria Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting Introduction Click on the map to enlarge it The province of Villa Clara is a traditional sugar, cattle and mineral producer. Excellent coffee grows on its southern mountain slopes, as does one of Cuba's important tobacco crops. Hence Santa Clara has always been an important commercial center and today houses one of Cuba's largest universities.
A recently built causeway linking the mainland to the keys of Cayo Santa Maria has helped open the beautiful virgin beaches to tourism. This location is perfect for water aquatic lovers.
Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting Beaches Accessible by a recently built causeway linking the mainland to the keys, Villa Clara's northern coast counts two pristine beaches. The waves are bigger this island as it is more exposed to the streams of the Atlantic Ocean. This location is perfect for water sport lovers:
- Cayo Santa Maria, with 11 km of spectacular sands, is set in a beautiful natural surrounding.
- The isle of Las Brujas has 2 km of virgin beach.
- Cayo Ensenachos is a tiny island with two beautiful beaches, Playa Megano and Playa Ensenachos
Climate The temperature varies between 25 and 27C. Coral reefs create a barrier producing gentle waves and breezes. Sunny days and pleasant tropical climate allow the beach season to extend throughout the year.
Geography Bathing in the northern shores of the Atlantic Ocean, this province is located quite centrally on the island of Cuba, just above the province of Cienfuegos. Its terrain consist mostly of plains for farming and the Escambray Mountains. Cayo Santa Maria is the biggest islands in the area, with a surface of 18 square kilometers and the longest beach line that stretches for 10 kilometers.
History Prior to the construction of the causeway linking the mainland to the keys, Cayo Santa Maria was a secluded island visited only by fishermen. The causeway was completed in 1999 and the first hotel opened 2001. Therefor Cayo Santa Maria shares Santa Clara's history. The city was founded in 1689 on the site of the ancient Native American village of Cubanacan. The coastal population wanted to flee from the frequent attacks of privateers and pirates, a common story for many coastal towns.
In 1958, guerilla troops commanded by Ernesto Che Guevara attacked the industrial centre of Santa Clara after a hard, 400-kilometre march that had begun in the Sierra Maestra mountains. The dictatorship finally surrendered to Guevara's troops.
Nature Take a walk in the lush vegetation of the Parque Nacional de Cayo Santa Maria
Hanabanilla Lake is a large, fresh-water mountain reservoir surrounded by tropical forest of the Escambray Mountains, located in the Parque Natural Topes de Collantes. It is a popular Cuban fishing spot and includes a flora and fauna reserve.
The Elguea Health Spa lets you dip into its natural medicinal and thermal baths near the coast of Villa Clara province.
Unique to Here Head to the town of Rancho Veloz and visit the Quintin Banderas sugar mill, where you'll see how sugar is refined and taste fresh sugarcane juice.
Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting Airport : Santa Clara Airport Airport Tax : A departure tax of 25 Cuban convertible pesos per person is to be paid when leaving the country. Distance from Airport : 120 kilometers Tourist Season : December through April Festivals & Events Parrandas Festival End of December in the town of Remedios.
During the last weeks of the year, Remedios hosts one of Cuba's great street parties and religious carnivals. The divided population participates in this playful revelry and it culminates in the night of December 24th with an orgy of drums, floats, and fireworks.
Transportation Taxis and sometimes minibus are available. Budget travels by bus, in the popular destinations of the country, are also proposed by the Viazul Company.
Thousands of kilometres are to be discovered with a car, jeep or motorcycle rental. A moped ride along a winding path gets you up close and personal with the flora and fauna.
Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting Activities & Sports The destination is made for rest and relaxation. Most activities are locate by the water: sunbathing, swimming and other water sports.
Scuba diving and snorkeling is wonderful here with the abundant formations of Coral and varied of sea fauna.
You can hike along the shore and on the inland portions of the Cayos and the Escambray Mountains area.
Hanabanilla Lake is a popular trout and largemouth bass fishing spot.
Archaeology Knives, arrowheads and scrapers findings were found in the mountain range northwest of Villa Clara. Check out the caves of Pelo de Oro or El Muneco.
Attractions & Sights The city of Santa Clara holds most of the tourist attractions of the area. It is best known as the place where the dictator Batista surrendered to Che Guevara in 1958. The Ernesto Che Guevara Memorial and Museum contains bodies of Che and his troops, who died in battle in Bolivia. The Tren Blindado monument commemorates the attack on an American armoured train by Che Guevara. Visit the Decorative Arts and Provincial History museums. Take a stroll on the double sidewalks of Parque Vidal and view the Teatro La Caridad. The town square has two churches and an image of a pregnant Immaculada Concepción.
Remedios, founded in 1514, is a well preserved town with large colonial houses and a church. It is famous for its parrandas (street festivals), and known for its museum, where artifacts relating to music, dancing and fireworks are on display.
The Elguea spa, a bit further west on the northern coast, is noted for its mineral springs and mud baths.
Nightlife Catch a show in Santa Clara, at the Teatro La Caridad or at Mejunje, a cultural and sports center bar that hosts various performances such as traditional and modern music, theater and art exhibits.
Santa Clara offers a few dancing clubs like El Bosque Disco and Cabaret and the popular discotheque in the hotel Santa Clara Libre.
Side Trips Trinidad Relive ancient history in this breathtaking colonial city. Visit the Iznaga Tower, La Canchanchara bar, the Romantic museum and the Natural Sciences and Archaeological Museum. This ancient city founded in the 16th century has narrow cobblestone streets, remarkable churches and colonial dwellings built in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Ciego de Avila Independence Avenue is the heart of the city, where attractions include the Principal Theatre, House of Culture, Raul Martinez Art Gallery, Jose Marti Park and San Eugenio de Palma church. Its architecture is defined by unique portals, arches, roof tiles and neoclassical columns. This region is known as the land of the pineapple.
Moron It is nicknamed the City of the Rooster because of the bronze statue of a rooster perched at the city's entrance. Developed by the sugar cane and cattle production, it features the Casa de Embarrado and the Casa de la Trova where you can enjoy local music.
Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting Accommodations The last few years Cayo Santa Maria has seen the solid development of hotels, resorts and service, and is steadfastly becoming a popular tourism destination. Most are offered in All Inclusive packages. The provincial capital of Santa Clara offers some private hotels.
Eating Out In Cayo Santa Maria there are only the restaurants within the resorts.Traditional Cuban and Creole dishes can be had in Santa Clara at the Villa La Granjita, La Casa del Gobernador or at the restaurant of the Santa Clara Libre Hotel.
Shopping Cuban cigars, rum and coffee are the most popular souvenirs, followed by wood handicraft and congas. Cuban music recordings are a must as well.
Visit the Fábrica de Tabacos in Santa Clara. This factory produces high-quality Montecristo, Partagas, Romeo & Julieta, Punch, and Robaina cigars. Or head to the town of Camajuani to see the tobacco rollers work their magic.
Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting
cayo santa maria Francais
cuba cayo santa maria Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting Introduction Click on the map to enlarge it The province of Villa Clara is a traditional sugar, cattle and mineral producer. Excellent coffee grows on its southern mountain slopes, as does one of Cuba's important tobacco crops. Hence Santa Clara has always been an important commercial center and today houses one of Cuba's largest universities.
A recently built causeway linking the mainland to the keys of Cayo Santa Maria has helped open the beautiful virgin beaches to tourism. This location is perfect for water aquatic lovers.
Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting Beaches Accessible by a recently built causeway linking the mainland to the keys, Villa Clara's northern coast counts two pristine beaches. The waves are bigger this island as it is more exposed to the streams of the Atlantic Ocean. This location is perfect for water sport lovers:
- Cayo Santa Maria, with 11 km of spectacular sands, is set in a beautiful natural surrounding.
- The isle of Las Brujas has 2 km of virgin beach.
- Cayo Ensenachos is a tiny island with two beautiful beaches, Playa Megano and Playa Ensenachos
Climate The temperature varies between 25 and 27C. Coral reefs create a barrier producing gentle waves and breezes. Sunny days and pleasant tropical climate allow the beach season to extend throughout the year.
Geography Bathing in the northern shores of the Atlantic Ocean, this province is located quite centrally on the island of Cuba, just above the province of Cienfuegos. Its terrain consist mostly of plains for farming and the Escambray Mountains. Cayo Santa Maria is the biggest islands in the area, with a surface of 18 square kilometers and the longest beach line that stretches for 10 kilometers.
History Prior to the construction of the causeway linking the mainland to the keys, Cayo Santa Maria was a secluded island visited only by fishermen. The causeway was completed in 1999 and the first hotel opened 2001. Therefor Cayo Santa Maria shares Santa Clara's history. The city was founded in 1689 on the site of the ancient Native American village of Cubanacan. The coastal population wanted to flee from the frequent attacks of privateers and pirates, a common story for many coastal towns.
In 1958, guerilla troops commanded by Ernesto Che Guevara attacked the industrial centre of Santa Clara after a hard, 400-kilometre march that had begun in the Sierra Maestra mountains. The dictatorship finally surrendered to Guevara's troops.
Nature Take a walk in the lush vegetation of the Parque Nacional de Cayo Santa Maria
Hanabanilla Lake is a large, fresh-water mountain reservoir surrounded by tropical forest of the Escambray Mountains, located in the Parque Natural Topes de Collantes. It is a popular Cuban fishing spot and includes a flora and fauna reserve.
The Elguea Health Spa lets you dip into its natural medicinal and thermal baths near the coast of Villa Clara province.
Unique to Here Head to the town of Rancho Veloz and visit the Quintin Banderas sugar mill, where you'll see how sugar is refined and taste fresh sugarcane juice.
Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting Airport : Santa Clara Airport Airport Tax : A departure tax of 25 Cuban convertible pesos per person is to be paid when leaving the country. Distance from Airport : 120 kilometers Tourist Season : December through April Festivals & Events Parrandas Festival End of December in the town of Remedios.
During the last weeks of the year, Remedios hosts one of Cuba's great street parties and religious carnivals. The divided population participates in this playful revelry and it culminates in the night of December 24th with an orgy of drums, floats, and fireworks.
Transportation Taxis and sometimes minibus are available. Budget travels by bus, in the popular destinations of the country, are also proposed by the Viazul Company.
Thousands of kilometres are to be discovered with a car, jeep or motorcycle rental. A moped ride along a winding path gets you up close and personal with the flora and fauna.
Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting Activities & Sports The destination is made for rest and relaxation. Most activities are locate by the water: sunbathing, swimming and other water sports.
Scuba diving and snorkeling is wonderful here with the abundant formations of Coral and varied of sea fauna.
You can hike along the shore and on the inland portions of the Cayos and the Escambray Mountains area.
Hanabanilla Lake is a popular trout and largemouth bass fishing spot.
Archaeology Knives, arrowheads and scrapers findings were found in the mountain range northwest of Villa Clara. Check out the caves of Pelo de Oro or El Muneco.
Attractions & Sights The city of Santa Clara holds most of the tourist attractions of the area. It is best known as the place where the dictator Batista surrendered to Che Guevara in 1958. The Ernesto Che Guevara Memorial and Museum contains bodies of Che and his troops, who died in battle in Bolivia. The Tren Blindado monument commemorates the attack on an American armoured train by Che Guevara. Visit the Decorative Arts and Provincial History museums. Take a stroll on the double sidewalks of Parque Vidal and view the Teatro La Caridad. The town square has two churches and an image of a pregnant Immaculada Concepción.
Remedios, founded in 1514, is a well preserved town with large colonial houses and a church. It is famous for its parrandas (street festivals), and known for its museum, where artifacts relating to music, dancing and fireworks are on display.
The Elguea spa, a bit further west on the northern coast, is noted for its mineral springs and mud baths.
Nightlife Catch a show in Santa Clara, at the Teatro La Caridad or at Mejunje, a cultural and sports center bar that hosts various performances such as traditional and modern music, theater and art exhibits.
Santa Clara offers a few dancing clubs like El Bosque Disco and Cabaret and the popular discotheque in the hotel Santa Clara Libre.
Side Trips Trinidad Relive ancient history in this breathtaking colonial city. Visit the Iznaga Tower, La Canchanchara bar, the Romantic museum and the Natural Sciences and Archaeological Museum. This ancient city founded in the 16th century has narrow cobblestone streets, remarkable churches and colonial dwellings built in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Ciego de Avila Independence Avenue is the heart of the city, where attractions include the Principal Theatre, House of Culture, Raul Martinez Art Gallery, Jose Marti Park and San Eugenio de Palma church. Its architecture is defined by unique portals, arches, roof tiles and neoclassical columns. This region is known as the land of the pineapple.
Moron It is nicknamed the City of the Rooster because of the bronze statue of a rooster perched at the city's entrance. Developed by the sugar cane and cattle production, it features the Casa de Embarrado and the Casa de la Trova where you can enjoy local music.
Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting Accommodations The last few years Cayo Santa Maria has seen the solid development of hotels, resorts and service, and is steadfastly becoming a popular tourism destination. Most are offered in All Inclusive packages. The provincial capital of Santa Clara offers some private hotels.
Eating Out In Cayo Santa Maria there are only the restaurants within the resorts.Traditional Cuban and Creole dishes can be had in Santa Clara at the Villa La Granjita, La Casa del Gobernador or at the restaurant of the Santa Clara Libre Hotel.
Shopping Cuban cigars, rum and coffee are the most popular souvenirs, followed by wood handicraft and congas. Cuban music recordings are a must as well.
Visit the Fábrica de Tabacos in Santa Clara. This factory produces high-quality Montecristo, Partagas, Romeo & Julieta, Punch, and Robaina cigars. Or head to the town of Camajuani to see the tobacco rollers work their magic.
Introduction Discovering... Practical Info Visits & Activities Budgeting
Accommodations
The last few years Cayo Santa Maria has seen the solid development of hotels, resorts and service, and is steadfastly becoming a popular tourism destination. Most are offered in All Inclusive packages. The provincial capital of Santa Clara offers some private hotels.
Eating Out In Cayo Santa Maria there are only the restaurants within the resorts.Traditional Cuban and Creole dishes can be had in Santa Clara at the Villa La Granjita, La Casa del Gobernador or at the restaurant of the Santa Clara Libre Hotel.
Shopping Cuban cigars, rum and coffee are the most popular souvenirs, followed by wood handicraft and congas. Cuban music recordings are a must as well.
Visit the Fábrica de Tabacos in Santa Clara. This factory produces high-quality Montecristo, Partagas, Romeo & Julieta, Punch, and Robaina cigars. Or head to the town of Camajuani to see the tobacco rollers work their magic.