Remedios
Country
Cuba
Local Hour
6:25 PM
Time
29°C
Currency
Peso Cubano
Language
Español
Habitants
10500 Habitantes
General Information
San Juan de los Remedios, better known as Remedios, is a municipality and city located northeast of the central province of Villa Clara, former province of Las Villas, in Cuba. The so-called "San Juan fairs" "They are celebrated twice in the year, on June 24 (Nativity of Saint John the Baptist) and on August 29 (Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist). His Christmas festival "Las parrandas remedianas", which begin on December 16 and end on December 24, is known throughout Cuba. These coincide with the Masses of Aguinaldo corresponding to the Novena of the Child Jesus. There is a museum dedicated to these parrandas in which a valuable collection of models, photos and works from the past years is exhibited.
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Interest Places
Ciudad de Santa Clara
City CenterSanta Clara
In the center of Cuba, Santa Clara stands as a site of legend and history, transmitted by monuments and centennial build...
Place of Interest Information
Ciudad de Santa Clara
City Center
Santa Clara
Description
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In the center of Cuba, Santa Clara stands as a site of legend and history, transmitted by monuments and centennial buildings that complement the offer for the thousands of visitors who travel through that territory every year. There are important industrial and service centers in the Glorious City, as well as a strong and ingrained cultural movement. The Leoncio Vidal Caro Park is located in the Historic Center, and the place where the town was founded.
Museo de las Parrandas.
MuseumCentro de la ciudad.
In this museum there are photos, models, costumes, lanterns and other elements used in remedial parrandas, a popular fes...
Place of Interest Information
Museo de las Parrandas.
Museum
Centro de la ciudad.
Description
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In this museum there are photos, models, costumes, lanterns and other elements used in remedial parrandas, a popular festival that is celebrated every year and that constitutes a tradition deeply rooted among the inhabitants, has spaces to expose topics such as fire, banners and flags, plaza works, floats and a temporary room that makes it the best diffuser of the cultural traditions of this town.
Iglesia Mayor San Juan Bautista.
Historic BuildingCentro de la ciudad.
The Church of San Juan Bautista de Remedios is credited with being the oldest church in Cuba.
Place of Interest Information
Iglesia Mayor San Juan Bautista.
Historic Building
Centro de la ciudad.
Description
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The Church of San Juan Bautista de Remedios is credited with being the oldest church in Cuba.
Museo de la Agroindustria Azucarera
MuseumRemedios
To describe the history of the sugar industry in Cuba is to be transported by steam train to the industrial era of the s...
Place of Interest Information
Museo de la Agroindustria Azucarera
Museum
Remedios
Description
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To describe the history of the sugar industry in Cuba is to be transported by steam train to the industrial era of the sugar era. The area occupied by the Marcelo Salado plant has a long history and sugar tradition that begins with the construction of the first sugar mills and mills during the 18th century and extends into the 19th century.