Sancti Spíritus

The ancient city of Sancti Spiritus, considered by many as a rough diamond in the center of the island, hopes to finally be engaged in the tourism sector as God commands»

On occasion of the sixth anniversary of the plane crash that took place in Sancti Spiritus, Escambray reproduces an article published one year after the accident  »

The Cuban ancient city of Trinidad and the Valle de Los Ingenios (Valley of the Sugar Mills) —both located in the province of Sancti Spiritus—, were the first sites of the island to be granted the recognition of Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, back in 1988»

The excellent preservation of the historic area and the many possibility for tourism makes Trinidad a a privileged destination in Cuba»

Members of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) in Sancti Spiritus mobilized this Sunday all over the province to denounce the damages caused by the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the U.S.A., and the real background of this government’s recent policy towards the island. Belkis Diaz Jimenez, general secretary of the organization in this territory, told Escambray that »

The investment, which amounts to 7 million pesos including both civil construction and equipment, is schedulled to be concluded next year»

Medical attention to foreign visitors in Trinidad has been  complemented with a dental clinic recently opened in the International Clinic»

Self-employed workers are trained in different courses offered by the Hotel and Tourism School of Trinidad, in Sancti Spiritus»

University students from Sancti Spiritus staged a protest rally to express their support to the Cuban demand of completely eliminating the US blockade of the island»

Despite economic restrictions faced by a great deal of Cubans, over 41 870 national tourists were reported to have visited local hotels this year. So, at present moment, domestic market is considered third, behind Germany and France, taking into consideration the number of visitors. According to Gean Trocones Duran, from the Delegation of the Ministry of Tourism in Sancti Spiritus, »