Bayamo, Cuba

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surrendering it to the Spanish. As a result, the town does not boast great Colonial architecture. There are several monuments in the town related to the war of independence, which figured so prominently in the history of Bayamo. The town also played a part in the Revolution, which is recognized throughout the town.

Some of the local attractions include the Casa Natal de Carlos Manuel de Cespedes, the Parroquial Mayor de San Salvador, and the sites around Plaza de la Revolution.

Northeast of Bayamo is Dos Rios, best known for being the place where Jose Marti died on May 19, 1895. The location is marked with an obelisk to commemorate this national hero. There is also a memorial trail lined with flowers at this location. Also not far from Bayamo, on the outskirts of the town of Guisa is the Jardin Botanico de Cupaynicu. The garden is located in a mountainous area and home to a range of plants used for all different purposes.