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| Gateway to the Sierra Maestra, Bayamo can be reached directly from either Las Tunas, Holguin or Santiago by car, train or bus. Reasons to like this city : calm, history, liberation and patriotism. Carlos Manuel de Céspedes was a native and the first to liberate the slaves from his own plantation. The deed was recognized by the Spanish crown and became known as La Demajagua. Other local firsts : first slave revolt in 1533, first playing of the national anthem, first city hall, first revolution against the Spanish colony. The city is now in the able hands of someone whose merits are lauded by all, Lazaro Esposito. Thanks to Agenda 21, launched in Brazil in 2001 and financed by the European Community, Sr. Esposito has brought back the meaning of cleanliness, is busy depolluting the local and regional rivers and plans to revamp public transportation and Bayamo's historical sites. Worth following. 
POPULATION 226,313 (2007) SEE Casa de la Nacionalidad Cubana, Casa de Estrada Palma Casa Manuel de Céspedes, Iglesia Parroquial Mayor de San Salvador, Museo Ñico Lopez (he introduced the Che to Fidel) Museo Provincial Granma, Parque Granma, Parque Nacional Turquino (Sierra Maestra), 86 km PALADARES Polinesio, Sagitario (Donato Marmol 107, open Noon to Midnight Tel. 42-24-49) RESTAURANTS Bayamesa (low-budget), Donaneli (pizza, spaghetti), Hotel Royalton (best terrace in the province), 1513, El Manegua, La Bodega, La Casona SERVICES Railway station 42-49-55 ; Havanautos 42-26-75 ; Cubana 42-45-01, 42-39-16 ; Cubataxi 42-43-13 ; , Radio Bayamo CMKX 1150 AM. Should all casas be full, Hotel Royalton on the main square is your best bet for reasonable accomodations with nice terrace and restaurant. (23) 42-22-24 EVENINGS Cabaret Bayamo, Cabaret ARTEX, Casa Atocha, Casa de la Trova (Maceo 111), Ciné Cespedes, Discoteca Bayamesa, UNEAC, La Bodega (Plaza del Himno); on Saturday nights : Sabado de la Cubana in the town main lovely park TRANSPORTATION Bus Astro Holguin (1xday 5cuc), La Habana (1xday, 12 hrs, 30), Santiago (2xday 5) • Bus Viazul La Habana (2xweek 44), Santiago (2xweek 7) • Trains (42-49-55) - Camaguey (Daily) 7, La Habana (1 day/2 26), Manzanillo (every 2nd day 2), Santiago (1xday/2 4) • Airport 42-36-95 |
 Aboard a boat named Granma, the Che, Fidel, Raul and 80 other compañeros landed from Mexico at the point in Las Coloradas on December 2, 1956 and were promptly decimated by the army. Only 12 survivors — joined by daughter of Niquero doctor Celia Sanchez — hid in the Sierra Maestra mountains. They fought Batista during two years, with the help of the local campesinos and later, students and intellectuals. After the Revolucion, the province adopted the name of the boat. Map will open in new window. Close to return, mind the draft.  The view from La Bodega © sogestour  El Encanto store, Parque de la Revolucion © sogestour  Church in centre, seen from La Bodega © sogestour  Casa de los Pioneros © sogestour |
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| EXCURSIONS [Map here] • Site of Granma landing and mini-museum at Las Coloradas • Bartolomé Maso for the view of the valley from Hotel Villa Balcon de la Sierra's (tel. (23) 59-5180) swimming pool, a must stopover. Double rooms for 40cuc • Santo Domingo for a stay in its cabinas in the Villa Islazul Santo Domingo, tel (23) 59-5302 (double rooms for 25-30cuc) by the river before heading up to Sierra Maestra : trekking to La Comandancia in Parque Turquino • Media Luna for birthplace and museum of Celia Sanchez, muse and companion of Fidel until her death in 1980.  |
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| SUGGESTED CASAS V = suggested by travelers or owners but not verified by the webmaestro. • Try to reserve at least one week ahead; you must reconfirm by phone 24 hours before arrival. Otherwise, your reservation may be cancelled. • Children 16 and under may share parents' bedroom at no charge only if there is an additional bed available. Mention the age of your children when making the reservation. Comments and suggestions webmaster @cubacasas.net |
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| BOOK BY PHONE • From Canada and the USA : 011 53 (add phone # preceded by 23 for Bayamo). • From Europe, Great Britain, Scandinavia and Mexico : 00 53 (add phone # preceded by 23 for Bayamo). |
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ANA MARTI VASQUEZ Calle Cespedes 4, entre Canducha y Plaza del Himno. Tel. (23) 42-53-23 This 1930's post-colonial house is very well furnished as Ana and her husband are amateur but dedicated collectors of nice furniture. Calm and tranquillity guaranteed. Two large well-decorated, air-conditioned bedrooms each with a private modern, renovated bathroom, tv, radio-cd, and a second single bed. 20-30cuc per bedroom per night (2 adults max.) |
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LIBIA MARTI VAZQUEZ Calle Maximo Gomez No. 56, entre Saco y Leon, overlooking Bayamo river, two steps from preceding casa run by her sister. Tel. (23) 42-56-71 Just for the view from the room's balcony of the Bayamo river and the forest beyond, this little casa is worth the detour : you're in town centre and in nature as well. One a/c bedroom with its private bathroom. 20-30cuc per bedroom per night (2 adults max.) |
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GLADYS DUQUE DE ESTRADA Calle Zenea # 203, entre Guama y Saco. Tel. (23) 42-23-31 Small modern house, clean and secure in center, near a park. o Two large air-con bedrooms. o Nice patio, large dining / living room. 20-30cuc per bedroom per night (2 adults max.) |
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VILLA LUZ Sra. Luz Delfina Marti Calle Donato Marmol #118, entre Fco. V. Aguilera y Maceo. Tel. (23) 42-35-55 Colonial "of distincion", says the business card. A nice facade away from the street, the main interior is colonial, it's a large place. Vast patio/garden/outdoor dining area in the back where, in a separate building, the two large bedrooms, a/c, fridge, with private baths are located. 20-30cuc per bedroom per night (2 adults max.) Listed in Petit Futé 2007-2008 |
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VILLA ALINA V Alina Santiesteban Borges Avenida Francisco Vicente Aguilera 240, entre Mártires y ave. Milanes, first rental casa — on left — as you arrive from Las Tunas, 5 mins. walk to centro. Tel. (23) 42-48-61 A two-bedroom casa with a lovely terrace with its view of the avenida. Living room, combination kitchen/dining area. The bedrooms are both air-conditioned. One has its own pantry and everything to cook. Meal service available. Garage on premises. 20-30cuc per bedroom per night (2 adults max.) |
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LAS AMERICAS V Marta Eulalia Paredes González Calle Figueredo No. 783, entre José A. Echevarria y 19, in reparto (burrough) Ciro Redondo, some 18 blocks from town square. Tel. (23) 42-37-94 Cell (5) 889-6626 Outside of centre, Marta rents one air-conditioned two-bedded bedroom with its private bathroom. Room opens to patio where guests can enjoy meals. English and Français spoken. Laundry service, parking. 20-30cuc per bedroom per night (2 adults max.) |
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VILLA ROSE MARY V Pío Rosado # 22 entre Ramírez y Avenida Aguilera Tel. (23) 42-39-84 Very active house with one bedroom and a large terrace overlooking the street. |
SRA ZAYDA LLANES V Calle Maximo Gomez 16, entre Canducha Figueredo y Antonio Maceo Tel. (23) 42-45-64 or (23) 42-63-97 (her mother). Two air-conditioned bedooms, each with private bathroom, parking. ne room with its own fridge, the other has balcony and vie of Bayamo river. |
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MANOLIN BLANES V Parada # 125, entre Pio Rosado y Capolico Tel. (23) 42-38-60 |
LUIS CARLOS GARCIA V Calle Parada 127 Tel. (23) 42-25-70 Located in the centre, near the Plaza, 20m from a paladar. Nice young couple offers air conditioned and clean bedrooms with bath. Meals served. |
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