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12
air-conditioned
rooms, private bathroom,
radio, and telephone.
TV set, bar and
restaurant. |
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Involved
in the Legend
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Luxuriant
tropical vegetation, virgin and clear beaches, pure
air and history, are some of the attractions to
be found in Baracoa, the easternmost point on the
isle of Cuba. Baracoa enjoys the privilege of being
the first villa founded in Cuba by Spaniards, back
in 1512.
Its alleys, houses and dwellers have always been
enveloped in an atmosphere of reality and legend
La Rusa Hotel is evidence of this. Its former owner,
a Russian woman who made her home in the city after
wandering over many countries and cities, inspired
Cuban writer Alejo Carpentier with one of the characters
in his novel "La Consagracion de la Primavera".
Small, secretive and cozy, and rising up by the
seaside, the hotel is touched by the gentle sea
breeze and gives a wide panorama of the blue water
down from its windows.
The city gives visitors the unique chance of admiring
the view of El Yunque, an anvil-like height which
deeply moved Admiral Christopher Columbus on landing
in Baracoa. The historic center and both Matachin
and La Punta forts have outlived the Spanish settlement.
Trips are arranged to Duana Farm, where plenty of
fruit trees and tropical plants are the perfect
scenery to enjoy creole food, witness our peasants'
traditions, and know the magic cacao beans.
Avail yourself of the opportunity Islazul is giving
you to know the Prime City of Cuba. This adventure
is really worth seeking. |
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