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- Destinations
- Caribbean
- Cuba
- Santiago de Cuba
- Baconao Park
Baconao Park
The large park region, which is a World Heritage Biosphere
Reserve, is filled with attractions other than wildlife refuges and
coffee plantations. It is possible to climb 459 stone steps to the
summit of the huge rock, La Gran Piedra, and stand 4,049ft (1,234m)
above sea level for a beautiful view. It is said that on a dark
night, one can see the lights of Jamaica in the distance. In the
Valle de la Prehistoria visitors are awed by dozens of life-size
model dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures lurking in lush
vegetation. There is also a magnificent 45-hectare (111-acre)
garden, the Jardin Ave de Paraiso, dating from 1860, that was laid
out on a former coffee plantation, and features a series of
colour-coded gardens with unique scents and displays in each. An
artist community consisting of 10 families have formed a fieldstone
hamlet, offering artwork of a high standard at Comunidad Artistas
Oasis. There is also an Auto Museum featuring gleaming old model
cars.
Information & Facts
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Language
The official language is Spanish, but English is spoken
in the main tourist spots.
Money
The official currency is the Cuban Peso (CUP), divided into 100
centavos, but the 'tourist' currency is the Peso Convertible (CUC),
which replaces the US Dollar as currency in tourist related
establishments like hotels, restaurants and so called 'dollar
shops'. US Dollars are no longer accepted as payment, and a 10%
commission or more is charged to exchange them, therefore the best
currency to bring along is Euros, the British Pound or Canadian
Dollars. The CUC is almost equal in value to the US Dollar. Some
places only accept Cuban pesos and others only Pesos Convertible
(usually tourist related establishments). Money should only be
changed at official exchange bureaux or banks to avoid scams
confusing the two currencies. Visa and MasterCard are generally
accepted only in major cities and hotels as long as they haven't
been issued by a US bank; Diners Club has limited acceptance, and
American Express is not accepted anywhere on the island. Travellers
cheques are less readily accepted than credit cards, but all major
currencies are acceptable, except for US bank issued cheques. No
US-issued credit or debit cards will work in ATMs, but those
holding other cards issued in other countries should be able to get
pesos at most major tourist destinations. Euro or Sterling
travellers cheques are accepted at Cuban banks and Bureaux de
Change.
Time
Local time is GMT -5 (GMT-4 from the second Sunday in March
to the last Sunday in October).