The most autochthonous land of Cuba, with abundant cultural traditions in its various municipalities, scene of the roots of the Cuban Son from Nengón and Kiribá, Changüí and Son Tradicional, diversity of songs and dances, the French Tombs, the carnival customs with its congas and troupes, even the most varied art contemporary cultural manifestations and most popular, that you can enjoy through the set of existing cultural institutions and services in the territory and its main tourist centers. Read more...
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In Baracoa
Ranchón del Nengón and Kiribá.
It is the tradition of the Musical Group Bearer of the Community Genre that plays, sings and dances to the beat of two original expressions of the son as the best exponent of Cuban music, in Ranchón where a Peasant Party that bears his name is held, in a Cultural environment that integrates the melodies and dance with exquisite dishes of the typical food of Baracoa, combined with coconut milk and seafood, calalú, creole beans, bacans, traditional sweets, all made by the same inhabitants, who are mostly the musicians and dancers who are the exponents of customs and of a very particular and indigenous culinary art. It has a Monthly Cultural Program. Most frequent time: 11:00 am and Presentations according to a tourist contract of the interested parties or groups coordinated through the Music Center and the Paradiso Agency. You have the privilege of joining other options. It is located in the community of El Güirito, on the road to Maisí, about 13 kms from Baracoa.
La Trova House Victorino Rodríguez.
The trova is one of the most interesting facets of Baracoa's musical culture, it is traditionally based on loud singing accompanied by solo guitars, serenades, duets or trios and other groups such as: The Septet Maravilla Yunqueña, the Youth, Yerba Buena and others. They can be found in said facility with frequent spaces for the trova in the Primate City of Cuba. Hours: Danceable from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., evenings from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m., as well as coordinated mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Address: Calle Maceo No. 149 B, between Ciro Frías and Pelayo Cuervo, Baracoa. Telef: (53) 2164 1747.
Cecilio Gómez Lambert House of Culture.
Institution that organizes and exhibits the work of the main cultural traditions and manifestations of the territory, such as music, dance, literature, theater and plastic arts linked to a varied monthly program. It has spaces such as Seeing with the heart, Bolero Night, Afro-Cuban Night, Feeling Night, Danzon Night and the Patio de Rosendo socio-cultural project, among other more popular ones. Address: Calle Maceo # 124 between Maraví and Frank País, Baracoa. Telef: (53) 2164 2364.
Matachín Municipal Museum. NOT AVAILABLE
It is one of the three military fortresses that defended the Primada Villa from the attacks of corsairs and pirates, for whose values and structures it was converted into a museum since 1981. It has 5 exhibition halls, where the aboriginal antecedents and the count from its foundation to date with pieces, documents, photos, etc., of the history, culture, traditions and nature of Baracoa. Address: Martí esq. Swearing. Baracoa. Telef: (53) 2164 2122.
Eliseo Osorio Art Gallery.
It is a cultural institution where you can find permanent and transitory samples of plastic artists, share conferences, classes, creation and appreciation workshops, specialized visits; cultural projects, contests and events. Address: Calle Maceo # 14 5 e / Frank País and Pelayo Cuervo, Baracoa. Telef: (53) 2164 1011.
El Yunque Cultural Center, ARTEX. NOT AVAILABLE
Center specialized in making cultural offers and services in an open-air terrace, in the historic center of the city, starring different manifestations of the artistic talent of the territory under a program and design of professional artistic production for shows and presentations under the stars of the The sky of Baracoa, in whose surroundings are adorned by the Hotel El Castillo, the views towards the Traditional Malecon and the horizon of the Atlantic Ocean. Its cast is made up of The Baracoa Orchestra, the Sabor Caribeño dance corps, the Soloists and groups such as Carlos Hernández and his Tropical Band, among others. It is part of the urban nightlife. Address: Calle Maceo # 122- Altos e / Maraví and Frank País, Baracoa.
In Guantánamo.
The land familiar with the international song of La Guantanamera and one of the first-born of the roots of the Cuban Son with the patrimonial genre of the Changüí, the Traditional Son, the French Tombs and Coffee plantations - World Heritage Site, plus the carnival rhythms with their congas and Comparsas and varied more contemporary and popular cultural manifestations, merged with traditions of its neighboring municipalities that give it the indigenous nuance of Cuba. As a provincial capital it has a wide infrastructure for cultural and heritage tourism with a system of institutions and offers for a cozy, healthy and safe stay.
The French Tomb, a World Heritage Site.
Grupo Carrier Musician Dance, which has maintained a very old tradition due to the influence exerted by French colonists and slaves who emigrated to the territory of Guantánamo, forming a Franco-Haitian culture with more than 200 years of existence and which remains embedded in the emblematic neighborhood of the Loma del Chivo in a place known as the Casa de La Tumba Francesa Pompadour, arguments that endorsed it to be declared a World Heritage Site and whose headquarters is at Calle Serafín Sánchez No.715 e / Narciso López y Jesús del Sol. Guantanamo. Activities: Tuesday 9:30 am 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 pm. Friday: 9:30 am.
French coffee plantations, a World Heritage Site.
Farms dedicated to Coffee Plantations spread over various areas of the Yateras, Tames and El Salvador municipalities with more than 100 years of existence and which treasure a Franco-Haitian culture made up of colonists and slaves who migrated to the territory of Guantánamo and which today are They preserve as traditions in these carrier communities, with a wide range of manifestations, ranging from the collection and drying of the grain to the drainpipes and the coffee bean on a stool in the shade, observing many of the ruins of the archaeological landscape that stand such as the living memory of the haciendas, infrastructures, drying rooms and vestiges of the machinery of the time, testimonies that endorsed it for its declaration as World Heritage. They are geolocated as:
French coffee plantations in Yateras, Guantánamo:
Cafetal El Ermitaño, Happiness of Yateras
Cafetal Monte Verde, Yateras
Cafetal Jagüey, Yateras
French coffee plantations El Salvador:
Cafetal La Indiana
Changüí Chito Latamblet Veranes House
It is a cultural institution for the promotion and increase of knowledge of one of the oldest musical genres in the "El Changüí" province, which together with Nengón - Kiribá form the bases of the Cuban son. Inaugurated on February 14, 2007 in the popular neighborhood of "Loma del Chivo", the focus of the Island's Traditional Popular Culture, it allowed its opening to crown an old aspiration of Musicians, Composers, Dancers and Researchers who longed for a space for Permanently pay tribute to the men and women who, for several decades, have managed to perpetuate over time this lilting rhythm of peasant origin that has invaded the great cities of Cuba and is today traveling the world. Address: Calle Serafín Sánchez No.715 e / Narciso López and Jesús del Sol. Ciudad Guantánamo.
Babul Folkloric Ballet
Recognized Guantanamo performing arts institution, which ventures into different dance manifestations of the most diverse genres: Afro-Cuban, Anglophone and Francophone folk dances, as well as traditional folk dances. Its most recognized space is the Bajo la Ceiba Show. Venue: Prado Street, corner 8 west, Ciudad Guantánamo. Activities: 3rd Sunday at 10:30 am. The 2nd and 4th Saturday at 8:00 pm. The 1st and 3rd Saturday at 8:30 pm. Also the 2nd and 4th Friday from 10:00 am.
Free Dance
It is a Company that since its foundation has maintained a cast and artistic programming related to the manifestations of Contemporary and Folk Dance. Created in January 1990 by the American dancer Elfriede Mahler and directed by the teacher, dancer and choreographer Alfredo Velázquez Carcassés. Its format and expressions make it the only one of its kind in the country and with a distinctive stamp on the work carried out for twenty years. Their presentations are made on the last Friday of each month and by predetermined coordination, considering their headquarters in Máximo Gómez between Varona and Mármol. Guantanamo City.
Fragmented Dance
It arises as a work proposal from the director, teacher and choreographer, Ladislao Navarro Tomasén at the Instituto Superior de Arte de Cuba (ISA). It was founded on October 7, 1993. Based on a proposal in his thesis for an experimental dance project in which he ventured with different techniques and styles, which enriched the artistic representation and merged the different manifestations into one, with the possibility of seeing it on Thursdays at 8:30 pm, on the 4th Friday at 10:00 am. and the 2nd Sunday of each month. Based in Los Maceo street between Aguilera and Crombet, Ciudad Guantánamo.
Plaza de la Revolución Mariana Grajales Coello
It is a heritage site of great historical significance for the people of Guantanamo, for its prominent role in the main political and cultural events of the province, presided over by its beautiful sculptural and monumental complex, an exponent of the traditions of struggle of all generations. It has become the scene of relevant events and marches of the people, parades, graduation events for students and military, cultural demonstrations and other activities of great importance to the people. It has been an institution, scene of the most momentous moments of the provincial socio-political life. Address: Calle 10 y 13 Norte. Guantanamo City.
Provincial Museum and Cosmonautics Room:
Pedro Agustín Pérez House Museum
House Museum of the Major General of the Cuban Liberation Army Pedro Agustín Pérez, the only Mambí from Guantanamo who reached that level. The patriot lived in this house for the first decade of the last century, whose mortal remains rest in the Mambisado al Mambisado Guantanamero. With this museum, a deeper approach to the life and work of the also known as Periquito Pérez is achieved and historical justice is done to that distinguished figure, the architect of the armed uprising on February 24, 1895, in the town. During the independence struggle, he assumed important responsibilities as military chief in the Guantanamo region, which extended from Mayarí to Maisí, and which he converted into the rearguard of the Revolution. Address: Calle de Martí No. 1162 between Ramón Pintó and Avenida Camilo Cienfuegos. Guantanamo City.