Things to do & places to visit in Villa Clara Province, Cuba

Villa Clara Province #4 destination in Cuba 2023. The average rating score is 4.28 based on 12.6k traveler reviews, of 30 attractions. Timezone: America/Havana, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 8:42.

Top things to do (17)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Israeli Cemetery of the Hebrew Community of Santa Clara (6 reviews)
- Holocaust Memorial
Spent 1-2 hours Cemeteries

The most moving and thought provoking memorial statue to the victims of the Shoah that I have visited to date See more..
5.0 Terminal Ferroviaria de Sagua la Grande (2 reviews)
- Ruinous but interesting.
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

This train station dates back to the second half of the 19th century. It is quite ruinous but still worth seeing. See more..
5.0 Palacio Arenas (1 review)
- Arquitectura estilo morisco andaluz
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Bella casa perteneciente a una familia rica de origen andaluz quienes construyeron en Sagua la Grande la réplica de su casa en Andalucía. Cada de estilo morisco que se integra al estilo art déco. See more..
5.0 Casino Espanol (1 review)
Architectural Buildings

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5.0 Israeli Cemetery of the Hebrew Community of Santa Clara (6 reviews)
- Holocaust Memorial
Spent 1-2 hours Cemeteries

The most moving and thought provoking memorial statue to the victims of the Shoah that I have visited to date See more..
4.5 Mausoleo del Che Guevara (3.142 reviews)
- A special part of history
Friday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Monuments & Statues

Had booked a tour of Santa Clara with Dianaleis Maza Amores and to include the museum. Dianaleis was amazing. I’d highly recommend getting a guide as they just know stuff that brings it all together if you have limited time like we did. You can’t take bags in of any sort to the museum and there is a good ticket system for leaving them in a safe office. The museum has some amazing photographs and good explanations. The actual square is stunning. Cubans are so proud of their heritage and history you can feel it everywhere. Also on site are a small cafe, toilets and a couple of gift shops. See more..
4.5 Santa Maria Beach (2.011 reviews)
- Beautiful beach best in Cuba
Beaches

Gorgeous miles of natural white sands as far as the eye can see which we walked barefoot. Many resorts along the beach still closed for business, what is open well maintained with beds available Security has everything safe and secure no worries. October weather means the ocean is a little rough See more..
4.5 Iglesia San Juan Bautista de Remedios (539 reviews)
- Beautiful gold plated Church
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Scenic Walking Areas • Churches & Cathedrals

Located in the historic town of Remedios, this is one of the few churches found in Cuba. With all original wood carvings that were gold plated at a later date, this church is beautiful and historic. Most of it is original, and the tour guide was very pleasant and informative. There is a donation box on the way out I would encourage all to drop some pesos into....did not see many people doing so which was a shame....located in the center of town across from cafes, cigar shop, ATM and little market, this tour is worth taking. See more..
4.5 Statue of Che Guevara Holding a Child (355 reviews)
- Very Artistic
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

The statue is very symbolic and has great detail with features that should be explained. If you visit, I recommend having a tour guide explain the symbolism you will otherwise miss. It is very apparent that Che was a loved revolutionary. See more..
4.5 Teatro La Caridad (239 reviews)
- An amazing theatre
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Not the main reason for visiting Santa Clara but once you are here, you should look at the Teatro. Cuba has so many amazing theatres of this style - great to see them being used rather than just museums and monuments to a past era. See more..
4.5 Parque Leoncio Vidal (235 reviews)
- A great place, heart of Santa Clara
Spent 1-2 hours Parks

The park is usually filled with people the young and the old. There is the heart of Santa Clara. People moving around, or just sitting in the benches, having animated conversation, or using their smart phones. Also, it's one of the only spots with WiFi. Every town in Cuba has a park dedicated to someone. Leoncio Vidal was a Cuban revolutionary who died in the battle of Santa Clara. Around the park is a municipal building, also Hotel Libre Cuba and Teatro de La Caridad. There are also good bars and restaurants there. Inevitable is the top Cuban music and of course a variety of cocktails. See more..
4.5 Cayo Santa Maria (160 reviews)
- The BEST of Cuba
Islands • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba is a true gem. This is a small island connected to Cuba via a 45 km causeway. Arrival airport is Santa Clara and takes approx 1hr 45 min to get to your resort from airport. There is much to see of Cuba in the bus along the way. The island itself is soft white sand beaches and crystal clear blue waters. The resorts are all pretty good, some better than others. I personally have been to 4 of them with Melia Las Dunas so far my favorite. There is a delphinium and marina on the island and you can book catamaran tours (highly recommend the exclusive catamaran Altair with Chino and Fredys) This little hideaway is so much quieter than Havana or Veradero so if you want noise and close access to city do not go here BUT if you love rest, relaxation and complete bliss on you vacation choose Cayo Santa Maria, you won't be disappointed! See more..
4.5 Loma del Capiro (144 reviews)
- Great View
Nature & Wildlife Areas

It is a serious walk up the steps with a great view of Santa Clara and its surrounding. On the way back you go to the restaurant for a nice cold beer or coffee. See more..
4.5 Catedral de Santa Clara de Asis (100 reviews)
- Visit back home
Churches & Cathedrals

On our visit back home we visited this simple but prayerful cathedral. It was simple, clean and traditional. I was impressed by the stain-glass windows and the statue of the Virgin Mary at the entrance. See more..
4.5 Playa de las Gaviotas (91 reviews)
- Nature trail
Beaches

There is a short nature trail (Sendero Playa Las Gaviotas) leading to this beach. It is refreshing to see some natural forest of Cayo Santa Maria. After the last most eastern resort on the road, there is a booth manned by a naturalist. One can get there by a taxi from the resorts. It is part of the Refugio de Fauna. See more..
4.5 Museo de Artes Decorativas (50 reviews)
- Cool!
Spent < 1 hour History Museums

Kitsch at its best! But nice rooms and friendly guide. Good to visit on a hot day to get away from the noisy road See more..
4.5 Museo De La Industria Azucarera (36 reviews)
- Very interesting
Spent 1-2 hours History Museums

It was interesting to see the process that they used to use to extract the sugar from the sugar cane and the size of the machinery was incredible. They didn't hid the fact that slaves were used and it must have sounded horrendous when it was running. I am not a big train fan but the journey to our next destination by steam locomotive was enjoyable. See more..
4.5 Museo Parrandas Remedianas (27 reviews)
- The most interesting museum
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

I am not a big fan of museums, but this one is really interesting. Before your visit read a little bit about the feast Las Parrandas, guides there don´t speak english, but their spanish is very easy to understand if you know at least few words. They try to make their explanation very funny and help you to understand to all aspects of this interesting feast. I was happy to see it :) See more..
4.5 Cayerias Del Norte (4 reviews)
- Spiaggia al naturale sul Cayo di lusso
Spent More than 3 hours Islands
Abbiamo scelto di visitare il Cayo Santa Maria per soltanto un giorno. L'isolotto è disseminato da hotel di tutte le misure e vari stili architettonici ma in un angolo è stato lasciato un pezzettino al naturale istituendo un parco naturale con accesso al mare. Abbiamo passato una giornata piacevole sulla spiaggia bianchissima. Lo spettacolo dei pellicani e dei gabbiani ci ha incantato, altrimenti , malgrado la sua bellezza abbagliante, non abbiamo trovato la spiaggia particolarmente speciale. See more..
4.5 Iglesia De La Purisima Concepcion (3 reviews)
- Neoclassical curch
Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

An actual neoclassical church in the middle of the city´s main square. Very close to the best hotel in town. See more..
4.5 Parque Albarrán (3 reviews)
- Nice colonial square
Monuments & Statues

A colonial square next to the best hotel in town. It features the statue of Joaquin Albarran, one of the best doctors of the 19th century, who was born in the city. See more..
4.5 Che Guevara Mausoleum (3 reviews)
- Un argentin exemplaire1
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Un hommage bien mérite à un grand homme dans l'histoire de Cuba et de notre Amérique Latine. Le mausoleo et le musée bien organise. Pour moi c'était une expérience unique. La journée que l'argentine gagne la coupe du monde, je suis partie à Santa Clara pour partager mon bonheur comme latino avec notre Che Guevara.
Un hommage bien mérite à un grand homme dans l'histoire de Cuba et de notre Amérique Latine. Le mausoleo et le musée bien organise. Pour moi c'était une expérience unique. La journée que l'argentine gagne la coupe du monde, je suis partie à Santa Clara pour partager mon bonheur comme latino avec notre Che Guevara. See more..
4.5 Iglesia San Juan Bautista de Remedios (539 reviews)
- Beautiful gold plated Church
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Scenic Walking Areas • Churches & Cathedrals

Located in the historic town of Remedios, this is one of the few churches found in Cuba. With all original wood carvings that were gold plated at a later date, this church is beautiful and historic. Most of it is original, and the tour guide was very pleasant and informative. There is a donation box on the way out I would encourage all to drop some pesos into....did not see many people doing so which was a shame....located in the center of town across from cafes, cigar shop, ATM and little market, this tour is worth taking. See more..
4.5 Statue of Che Guevara Holding a Child (355 reviews)
- Very Artistic
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

The statue is very symbolic and has great detail with features that should be explained. If you visit, I recommend having a tour guide explain the symbolism you will otherwise miss. It is very apparent that Che was a loved revolutionary. See more..
4.5 Teatro La Caridad (239 reviews)
- An amazing theatre
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Not the main reason for visiting Santa Clara but once you are here, you should look at the Teatro. Cuba has so many amazing theatres of this style - great to see them being used rather than just museums and monuments to a past era. See more..
4.5 Parque Leoncio Vidal (235 reviews)
- A great place, heart of Santa Clara
Spent 1-2 hours Parks

The park is usually filled with people the young and the old. There is the heart of Santa Clara. People moving around, or just sitting in the benches, having animated conversation, or using their smart phones. Also, it's one of the only spots with WiFi. Every town in Cuba has a park dedicated to someone. Leoncio Vidal was a Cuban revolutionary who died in the battle of Santa Clara. Around the park is a municipal building, also Hotel Libre Cuba and Teatro de La Caridad. There are also good bars and restaurants there. Inevitable is the top Cuban music and of course a variety of cocktails. See more..
4.5 Cayo Santa Maria (160 reviews)
- The BEST of Cuba
Islands • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba is a true gem. This is a small island connected to Cuba via a 45 km causeway. Arrival airport is Santa Clara and takes approx 1hr 45 min to get to your resort from airport. There is much to see of Cuba in the bus along the way. The island itself is soft white sand beaches and crystal clear blue waters. The resorts are all pretty good, some better than others. I personally have been to 4 of them with Melia Las Dunas so far my favorite. There is a delphinium and marina on the island and you can book catamaran tours (highly recommend the exclusive catamaran Altair with Chino and Fredys) This little hideaway is so much quieter than Havana or Veradero so if you want noise and close access to city do not go here BUT if you love rest, relaxation and complete bliss on you vacation choose Cayo Santa Maria, you won't be disappointed! See more..
4.5 Loma del Capiro (144 reviews)
- Great View
Nature & Wildlife Areas

It is a serious walk up the steps with a great view of Santa Clara and its surrounding. On the way back you go to the restaurant for a nice cold beer or coffee. See more..
4.5 Catedral de Santa Clara de Asis (100 reviews)
- Visit back home
Churches & Cathedrals

On our visit back home we visited this simple but prayerful cathedral. It was simple, clean and traditional. I was impressed by the stain-glass windows and the statue of the Virgin Mary at the entrance. See more..
4.5 Playa de las Gaviotas (91 reviews)
- Nature trail
Beaches

There is a short nature trail (Sendero Playa Las Gaviotas) leading to this beach. It is refreshing to see some natural forest of Cayo Santa Maria. After the last most eastern resort on the road, there is a booth manned by a naturalist. One can get there by a taxi from the resorts. It is part of the Refugio de Fauna. See more..