Sitio Histórico de Birán, Cueto
Swing by the Sitio Histórico de Birán where two of the most significant Cuban figures were born, Fidel and Raúl Castro
The Sitio Histórico de Birán (Historic Place of Birán) in Holguín province is one of the most visited places by the Cuban wanting to know more about the history. It consists of 11 installations in the middle of the mountain chain. They are important, because of the replica of the family house where Fidel and Raúl Castro were born, the Manaca farm.
This museum opened in 2002 and declared Monumento Nacional (National Monument) in 2008 consists of 11 wood constructions: the Castro home, the second family home, the home of the grandmother, hotel, school, workshop, cockfence, butcher’s shop, post office and telegraphs and five Haitian huts and a breakwater. You may also find a collection of 1,175 objects, such as personal garments or presents received by Fidel Castro, like the ones of his friend Gabriel García Márquez. It is a recreation of the true ambience that was present there in the past.
The Cuban and foreigners visit this place to find out more about the history of this country of the Castro family as well as to enjoy the amazing scenery between mountains and reedbeds where these houses are located.
More information:
Location:
Cueto, Holguín
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Entrance fee:
10 CUC
Telephone:
(+53) 24 286114
Interactive map:
Holguín
City of Holguín
What to see:
- Holguín Cathedral
- Parque Peralta
- Parque Calixto García
- Biblioteca Álex Urquiola
- Parque Céspedes
- Iglesia de San José
- Plaza de la Marqueta
- Plaza de la Revolución Calixto García
- La Loma de la Cruz
- Fábrica de Órganos
- Mirador de Mayabe
Museums:
Gíbara
What to see:
Museums:
- Museo de Historia Natural
- Museo de Historia Municipal
- Museo de Artes Decorativas
- Galería Cosme Proenza
Beaches:
Banes
What to see:
- Guardalavaca
- Parque Natural Cristóbal Colón
- Sitio Histórico de Birán
- Acuario de Cayo Naranjo
- Bioparque Rocazul
- Parque Nacional Monumento Bariay
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad
- Locomotora a vapor 964
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Beaches:
Other nearby destinations:
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