Guantanamo Attractions
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Guantanamo City, capital of the province of the same name, is a large city with little to attract visitors. However, the city makes a good stop over and has an airport with regular flights to Havana. For those spending some time in Guantanamo there are a few cultural sights worth visiting.
Guantanamo came into existence in the early 19th Century when French immigrants from Haiti began arriving here following the slave rebellion. Consequently the culture here is somewhat different from other areas of the country. This is also reflected in the architecture which is has more of a French influence than Spanish. The original town founded here was called Santa Catalina del Saltadero del Guaso but was changed in 1843 to Guantanamo.
Some of the main highlights in the city are the Plaza Marti, the Plaza de la Revolucion, the Museo Municipal, and the Casa Natal de Regino Boti.
Guantanamo came into existence in the early 19th Century when French immigrants from Haiti began arriving here following the slave rebellion. Consequently the culture here is somewhat different from other areas of the country. This is also reflected in the architecture which is has more of a French influence than Spanish. The original town founded here was called Santa Catalina del Saltadero del Guaso but was changed in 1843 to Guantanamo.
Some of the main highlights in the city are the Plaza Marti, the Plaza de la Revolucion, the Museo Municipal, and the Casa Natal de Regino Boti.
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