Yaguajay

Sancti Spíritus - Sancti Spíritus City - Sancti Spíritus City Attractions

Many references are made about the municipality of Yaguajay, on the northern side of the Sancti Spíritus province. Yet, none of them can hold a candle to the location’s history and lovely natural landscapes.

History in particular harks back to the 19th century, during the independence wars against the Spanish colonial rule, and more recently to the nationwide insurgency against the tyranny of Fulgencio Batista in the late 1950s. Larger-than-life guerrilla leader Camilo Cienfuegos set up his command post up in these mountains. A nearby museum that pays tribute to this legendary rebel fighter was named after him.

Also in Yaguajay, nature touched the surroundings with its magic wand and created the San Jose del Lago Villa, better known as the Mayajigua Lakes.

This spa offers excellent springs of mineral and thermal water highly coveted by people with a laid-back attitude who like combining relaxing vacations with natural soothing treatments.