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Remedios
ℹ️Practical info — Remedios
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💡 Tips
- Visit the main square, unique in Cuba for having two Catholic churches facing each other.
- Remedios is famous for 'Parrandas', a massive, lively traditional festival held in December.
- The town is small and very walkable; wandering the narrow colonial streets early morning features the best light.
- There is a fascinating museum dedicated to the Parrandas right off the main square.
🍽 Food
Look for traditional paladares around the main square.
Fried green plantains, served as a side dish in almost every local restaurant.
Enjoy a strong, sweet espresso at a cafe near the Plaza Mayor.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The local Casa del Habano or tobacco shops sell authentic cigars.
Street vendors and small artisan shops near the center sell wood carvings.
A cool, quiet place with a remarkable mahogany altar covered in gold.
Find a bench under a tree and watch the slow-paced local life.
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San Juan de los Remedios, commonly known as Remedios, is one of the oldest Spanish settlements in Cuba, founded between 1513 and 1514. It is often regarded as the "eighth" of the original villas established by the Spanish conquistadors. The town is internationally famous for "Las Parrandas de Remedios," an animated folk festival held every December 24, which has been recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. At its heart lies the Plaza Mayor, the only town square in Cuba featuring two Catholic churches: the Iglesia Mayor of San Juan Bautista and the smaller Iglesia del Buen Viaje. The Iglesia Mayor is particularly noted for its magnificent 16th-century altar covered in gold leaf and a rare statue of a pregnant Virgin Mary. Remedios has meticulously preserved its colonial character, with architectural gems featuring large internal courtyards and terracotta tiled roofs. Historically driven by sugar production, its economy now thrives on tourism due to its role as a gateway to the northern cays. The town has a tranquil, historic atmosphere that transports visitors back to the Spanish colonial era.
- Location: Cuba
- Top sights: Museo de la Música Alejandro García Caturla · Teatro Rubén Martínez Villena · Museo de Historia.
- Nearby: Caibarién (8 km)
- Population: ~34.108 (2023)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Feb, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| Rain mm | 16 | 20 | 25 | 36 | 110 | 95 | 73 | 92 | 102 | 93 | 32 | 20 |
Geography
Facts
- Founded between 1513 and 1514 as the eighth Spanish villa.
- Home to Las Parrandas, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage festival.
- The only city in Cuba with two churches on the main plaza.
- The Iglesia Mayor features an altar covered in authentic gold leaf.
- Recognized as a National Monument for its colonial architecture.
- Located approximately 50 kilometers from Santa Clara.
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