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San Juan National Historic Site
Resumen Patrimonio de la Humanidad El Lugar Histórico Nacional de San Juan incluye las Fortificaciones del Castillo San Cristóbal, Castillo San Felipe del Morro y Fortín San Juan de la Cruz (conocido también como El Cañuelo), bastiones, casas de pólvora y tres cuartos del muro que rodea la ciudad. Todas estas fortificaciones de defensa rodean la parte vieja y colonial de San Juan, Puerto Rico. El fuerte El Cañuelo está ubicado en isla de Cabras, en el extremo oeste de la entrada a la bahía de San Juan. Las tropas españolas comenzaron la edificación de estas impresionantes fortificaciones a comienzos de 1539 con una torre en El Morro y La Fortaleza. Estas obras tomaron más de 250 años. La mayor parte de estos muros que vemos hoy en día se añadió más adelante, durante un período de construcción que duró de 1760 a 1780. El Lugar Histórico Nacional de San Juan fue designado Patrimonio de la Humanidad en 1983.
Planifique su visita El Morro, oficialmente conocido como Castillo San Felipe del Morro, se encuentra en la parte superior de un alto promontorio que mira hacia la entrada de la bahía de San Juan. Es el resultado de los esfuerzos de muchos ingenieros españoles durante un período de más de 250 años, y es uno de los fuertes más grandes construidos por los españoles en el Caribe. Aunque los cimientos fueron son de 1539, el fuerte de seis niveles no se consideró completo hasta 1787. Durante la II Guerra Mundial, el gobierno de EE UU agregó un anexo de diseño propio en la parte superior del fuerte. Esta estructura inmensa sufrió incontables ataques de gente como Sir Francis Drake en 1595 y la flota holandesa en 1625. En 1898 las embarcaciones estadounidenses dispararon sobre él durante la guerra entre Estados Unidos y España y destruyendo su faro, que luego sería restaurado. Visite casamatas y escaleras, apunte con su cámara a los cañones que todavía cuidan del puerto y observe las paredes de 60 pies (18 m) de alto en el océano. El Castillo San Cristóbal se levanta en el lugar que alguna vez fue la puerta este hacia la ciudad rodeada de muros del Viejo San Juan. La construcción en San Cristobal comenzó en 1634 y terminó en 1790, aunque se hicieron algunas modificaciones en el siglo XVIII. Su fuerte gemelo y más conocido, El Morro, fue diseñado para proteger la ciudad de ataques por mar; San Cristóbal vigilaba los ataques por tierra. Si está interesado en la historia, disfrute una caminata sobre las murallas, donde hace 500 años los soldados españoles hacían vigilancia. Si ama tomar fotografías de paisajes espectaculares, San Cristobal es una mina de oro, con sus vistas panorámicas de la costa desde el Viejo San Juan hasta el área de Condado y más allá.
Qué hacer Hay muchos modos de disfrutar y experimentar el parque. Usted puede: Participar en las charlas de orientación de los guardabosques que se llevan a cabo cada hora. Estas charlas de 20 minutos resumen estas estructuras magníficas. Explorar los fuertes. Deambule por cada una de sus aberturas y vea las exposiciones que encontrará allí. Los folletos y los mapas disponibles le guiarán por el lugar. Participar en un programa de guardabosques. Los guardabosques llevan a cabo una gran variedad de charlas interpretativas en español e inglés durante todo el día sobre la historia y la cultura del parque. Le invitamos a participar en cualquier programa en cualquier momento. Ver el video que se proyecta cada 15 minutos. Dura unos 12 minutos y cuenta la historia de estas fortificaciones. Relajarse y reflexionar mientras ve la ciudad desde el tercer nivel en el Castillo San Cristobal. La explanada del Castillo San Felipe del Morro cuenta con una gran área recreativa perfecta para ir de picnic o volar cometas.
Direcciones En auto Desde el aeropuerto internacional, tome la carretera principal 26 hacia el oeste. En el puente que se une con el Viejo San Juan, continúe por la avenida Luis Muñoz Rivera hasta el Fuerte San Cristóbal, pasando el edificio del Capitolio de Puerto Rico. Transporte público Si llega en crucero, la mayoría de los muelles está a distancias que pueden recorrerse a pie (10-15 minutos). Sólo tiene que subir la colina pasando la Plaza Colon. El muelle Panamerican está a 3 millas (5 km), y hay taxis disponibles.
Horarios y temporadas de apertura El Castillo San Cristobal y el Castillo San Felipe del Morro están abiertos al público todos los días, de 9:00 a. m. a 6:00 p. m., excepto en Acción de Gracias (en nov.), Navidad y el día de Año Nuevo.
Tarifas y reservaciones Ambos fuertes (16 años o más) $10 Niños de 15 años o menos ¡Gratuito! Pase Recreativo Federal Anual Pase Recreativo Federal Senior Pase Recreativo Federal Senior Pase Recreativo Federal de Acceso Pase Recreativo Federal de voluntarios Pase del parque
Qué debe saber antes de venir El personal del Lugar Histórico Nacional de San Juan espera su visita. Puerto Rico tiene 100 por 35 millas (160 por 56 km). Casi 4 millones de personas viven en la «Isla del encanto», con más de un millón sólo en el área metropolitana de San Juan. Es una sociedad formada por muchas culturas, bilingüe, moderna y vibrante, influida por españoles, africanos, indios y estadounidenses. Tanto el español como el inglés son los idiomas oficiales, la moneda local son los dólares estadounidenses y no se requiere visa o pasaporte para entrar a Puerto Rico desde Estados Unidos. Comparte el servicio de correo con el de Estadios Unidos. Puerto Rico está en la zona horaria del Atlántico, pero no cambia el horario por la temporada. La isla utiliza el código eléctrico de EE. UU. Los aparatos europeos requieren un adaptador. No se pagan impuestos aduaneros por los artículos comprados en Puerto Rico y llevados a EE. El horario regular de los establecimientos es similar al continental, de 6:00 a. m. a 6:00 p. m., durante los días de semana. La mayoría de las tiendas abre los sábados. Todos los pueblos grandes tienen centros comerciales que están abiertos durante la noche y los sábados.
Alojamiento y camping
Bienes y servicios Visite las librerías Eastern National (Asociación Cooperadora) que están ubicadas en las fortificaciones.
Clima Puerto Rico disfruta un clima tropical durante todo el año. En el invierno hay brisa y los veranos son mayormente calurosos y húmedos. Llueve durante todo el año; la temoporada «seca» es en abril. La temperatura ronda los 80 °F (27 °C) en invierno y, los 90 °F (32 °C) en verano. La temporada de huracanes comienza en junio y finaliza en noviembre.
Accesibilidad Instalaciones Estas estructuras de más de 400 años en el Lugar Histórico Nacional de San Juan fueron construidas para guerras y para proteger la ciudad de San Juan. Las superficies en estos lugares suelen ser escabrosas y accidentadas. Casi todas las rampas son empinadas y las escaleras son estrechas y empinadas. La conservación del paisaje histórico limita el acceso a algunas áreas. Castillo San Cristóbal — Estacionamiento accesible a personas discapacitadas disponible en la entrada de Calle Munoz-Rivera. Las instalaciones para las personas discapacitadas incluyen baños públicos, fuentes de agua, dos áreas de exposición principales, dos librerías y el teatro. Un ascensor brinda acceso a la plaza principal en el primer piso del fuerte. Los niveles superiores del fuerte son accesibles solamente mediante rampas empinadas. Castillo San Felipe del Morro — La entrada a este fuerte ha sido rehabilitada recientemente permitiendo el acceso a la entrada a través de un tranvía, que cuenta con lugares para los visitantes con discapacidades. Una vez dentro, las áreas de exposiciones de la plaza principal (o el quinto nivel), una librería y el teatro son todos fácilmente accesibles. Se accede al sexto nivel mediante rampas empinadas. No es posible acceder a los niveles inferiores. No hay estacionamiento accesible a personas discapacitadas disponible en el área. Asistencia Subtitulado – La película del parque se exhibe tanto en español como en inglés y está subtitulada. Dispositivo de ayuda auditiva – Los dispositivos con auriculares o audífono de inducción están disponibles en el teatro o en las visitas guiadas. Póngase en contacto con Joanie Budzileni, jefe de interpretación, en el 787-729-6777 o por correo electrónico antes de su visita si necesita ayuda para usted o para alguien de su grupo.
Apoye a su parque Amigos de los Fuertes del Viejo San Juan ayudan al Servicio de Parques Nacionales en su misión por conservar, proteger y mantener el Lugar Histórico Nacional de San Juan recaudando fondos, creando conciencia pública y prestando voluntarios para los proyectos que lo necesiten. Su donación a Amigos de los Fuertes del Viejo San Juan puede ayudar a: • Conservar, restaurar y mejorar los recursos nacionales del parque. ¡Pero todavía queda mucho por hacer! Por favor, ayude a los Amigos a ayudar en la Fortificación del Viejo San Juan. ¡Conviértase hoy en un amigo! (http://afvsj.org/index_eng.htm) Amigos de los Fuertes del Viejo San Juan es una organización independiente, 501(c)(3) sin fines de lucro.
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San Cristobal de las Casas
The history of the city of San Cristobal de las Casas
In the picturesque valley of Jovel, lost among high mountains and fluffy clouds, the small town of San Cristobal de las Casas is comfortably located. The city cannot boast of a history of pre-colonial times, its construction began in 1528, by the conquistador Diego Mazariegos, on the lands of Central America, inhabited by the descendants of the Maya. Over the course of three centuries, the name of the city changed periodically, it was originally called Villa Real de Chiapa de los Espanyoles, later renamed Ciudad Real de Chiapa. nine0005
The modern name of San Cristobal de las Casas received only in 1848, in honor of the Christian martyr, patronizing wanderers, Saint Christopher, and the prefix de las Casas, he got thanks to Bartholomew de las Casas, the first bishop of Chiapas and an ardent fighter for rights oppressed Indians. Well, the locals call it briefly and affectionately Sancris. In the middle of the 19th century, the city was the administrative center of the state of Chiapas, is now recognized as its cultural and tourist capital, and in 2003 was awarded the status of «magic city». (San Cristobal in our tour «from Cuba to Mexico» )
The Pearl of the State of Chiapas
San Cristabal is undoubtedly the jewel of the State of Chiapas and the most beautiful heritage of the colonial past. It’s a city of shoe shiners, hippies, backpackers, tiled roofs, and vintage cars. It still retains a special atmosphere of antiquity, with its traditions and rituals.
Indigenous people — Tzotzil and Tzeltal Indians, are considered direct descendants of the Maya, they wear bright national clothes and ornaments, and carry goods on carts with donkeys harnessed to them. They speak their own language, and most of them do not know Spanish at all. They get their livelihood by making and selling souvenirs, clothes and textiles, but the main income is received from the numerous tourists who come here from all over the world. (souvenirs can be purchased on our three-day trip, see here)
Architecture of San Cristobal
Graceful, predominantly one-story architecture of San Cristobal is a mixture of neoclassical, baroque and Moorish style, with the addition of national Indian flavor, its pedestrian streets filled with the spirit of romance, you want to wander again and again. And almost always, the cool air, saturated with unique aromas, intoxicates and makes you dizzy.
San Cristobal became world famous a little over 20 years ago, on January 1994, when it was captured by the rebels of the national liberation movement of the Zapatistas, fighting for the rights of the Indians, and became the center of their resistance.
Attractions of San Cristobal
Despite the small area, San Cristobal has a large number of churches of various colors, some of them are more than several centuries old. The main attraction is the Cathedral of St. Christopher, which combines Moorish-style gilding, Indian lace and baroque features in its architecture. It is located on the central square of the city, Zocalo, coming here in the evening, you can become a member of a fascinating costume show hosted by the Indians. nine0005
The most beautiful and most magical church in the city is the pink temple of San Domingo, stunning tourists with its stunning carved façade and baroque interior.
The two main viewpoints are the hills of Guadalupe and San Cristobal, each of which shelters small churches, and in good weather, amazing views of the city covered with tiled roofs open up.
San Cristobal boasts museums whose expositions will not leave anyone indifferent. This is a museum of amber mined in the surrounding mountains and a museum of Mayan medicine. nine0005
Old article about the city of San Cristobal de las Casas
Founding of San Cris
San Cristobal de las Casas, founded in 1528 as a Spanish outpost, is located at an altitude of 2100 m above sea level in the Jovel valley surrounded by mountains and coniferous forests. It is one of the largest cities in the state and has retained a mysterious medieval colonial charm, mixed with the ancient world of the indigenous Tzotzil tribe. The city is named after the first bishop, Fray Bartolome Las Casas, who initiated the protection of indigenous peoples during the colony. For a long time, San Cristobal was away from the main tourist routes due to separatist uprisings demanding the restoration of the rights of the local population, which is in extreme poverty. Currently, the city is calm and safe to visit, has all the advantages of a modern tourist center, and cobbled streets, red roofs of one-story houses, colorful markets, ancient temples and landscape in 2011 helped it to receive the status of «magical city» of Mexico. nine0005
San Cris — tourist mecca
San Cristobal de las Casas today is the most important strategic tourist point. From here, routes diverge to the famous ruins of Palenque and Tonina, Canyon del Sumidero and the El Okote Biosphere Reserve, Indian villages and numerous natural attractions. A variety of accommodation options include hotels, boutique hotels, bungalows, hostels, cottages, guest houses, motels, and regional cuisine is presented in classic Mexican restaurants such as El Eden, La Casa del Pan and El Mercadito. In addition to day trips from the city of San Cristobal, it offers walks along the ancient streets, visiting craft markets and buying souvenirs, getting to know culture and art in the city’s numerous museums (Na Bolom, Textile Museum, Casa Utrilla, Museum of History and Curiosities, Museums of Medicine, amber and chocolate), as well as Spanish language courses in one of the language schools in the city. nine0005
San Cris — what to see
The main architectural monuments of San Cristobal are its temples. One of the oldest religious buildings is the Cathedral, the construction of which began in 1533. After the erection, the temple became the main dominant of urban development and a landmark for street planning. The church consists of three naves, the architectural style of which contains features of the baroque of the 18th century, and the color in yellow-orange tones resembles the color of the Mayan national dress.
San Cris Center
Other points of interest to visit are the City Hall, the House of Congresses, the House of Capitan Diego de Masariegos, the Church of Sant Domingo, the finest example of Baroque architecture, the Temples of Mexicanos, Our Lady of Guadalupe, San Felipe, Saint Lucia, de la Caridad, having a pronounced influence of Guatemalan architects. Arco de Carmen, a 17th-century city gate, one of the few examples of Moorish architecture in Mexico, is today part of San Cristobal’s pedestrian zone. Charming parks, squares and traditional markets characterize the way of life of this city — Mercado de Dulces and Artesanias, Mercado Publico Municipal, Marimba Park, Plaza Mariachi. nine0005
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Capital
The capital of Cuba is, without a doubt, the most important tourist center of the largest of the Greater Antilles. And the center of attraction inside Havana is its historical center, declared in 1982 by UNESCO as a heritage of mankind. This part of the city has been considered «the key to the Gulf of Mexico» for many centuries, and visiting it is included in the mandatory program of your stay on the island.
Back in 1519, on the bank of a canal giving access to a well-protected bay, the city of San Cristobal de la Havana was founded. Due to its favorable location, the city soon became a major port, where most of the Spanish ships stopped, carrying to Spain the wealth obtained in its American colonies, and the main axis of trade and maritime communication between the Old and New Worlds. nine0005
All these advantages, associated primarily with the strategic location of the city, had a direct impact on its further prosperity — Havana began to grow under the protection of the best defense system in the Americas and surrounded by a fortress wall, the construction of which, begun in the 17th century. and completed only 100 years later, from the very beginning it was considered costly and inefficient.
Historic Center
The starting point of the tour is El Templete, a small neoclassical chapel built in 1828 on the site where the city is supposed to have been founded. Every year on November 16, the inhabitants of Havana celebrate here the anniversary of the first mass and the election of the first city council of San Cristobal de la Havana. From here, your path will pass through the Armas Square (Plaza de Armas), the Cathedral Square (Plaza de la Catedral) and the Old Square (Plaza Vieja), around which are grouped magnificent old buildings and structures that were once part of the surrounded walled city. nine0005
Cannon Shot Ceremony
A magnificent traditional ceremony that takes place every evening at nine o’clock in the fortress of San Carlos de la Cabaña. In the colonial era, a cannon shot served as a signal to close the city gates and stretch the chain between the fortresses of El Morro and La Punta, which blocked the ships from entering the bay. Today, this moment marks the beginning of a gay Havana night.
José Martí Memorial
This important memorial in the Revolution Square of José Martí was opened at 1996, various relics, original objects, documents and engravings related to the life and work of the Apostle of the Cuban Revolution are stored here. At the top of the obelisk — a concrete, marble-lined tower 138.5 meters above sea level — is the highest observation deck in the capital.
Paseo del Prado
Although this boulevard is not the oldest in the city (there was another one before it — Alameda de Paula), Paseo del Prado was for centuries the most important central artery of Havana. This tree-lined boulevard runs from Central Park to the famous century-old Malecón, Havana’s Promenade
Cienfuegos, called by the Cubans «the pearl of the south», is a beautiful seaside town. Since its foundation by French emigrants in 1819, this city, at that time called Fernandina de Jagua, has been distinguished by its smooth, intersecting streets at right angles, good taste and refinement.
The main city of the province of the same name, the least populated in Cuba, it is distinguished by its special charm; its architecture is dominated by late neoclassicism, and here is the third largest fortress in Cuba, built even before the city began to be created around it along the banks of a quiet bay. nine0005
Cienfuegos is firmly connected to the sea and offers visitors not only the warm waters of its beaches — Playa Ingles, Rancho Luna, Guahimico and other places suitable for diving, but also the wonderful nature of the massive Escambray mountain range lying nearby and proven healing properties mineral and medicinal waters gushing in the springs of Ciego Montero.
Historic City Center
Declared a National Monument. Of particular interest is the former Plaza of Arms (Jose Marti Square), where the only Arc de Triomphe in Cuba is located and which is surrounded by the Palatino, the Founder’s House, the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Purisima Concepción, the theater «Tomas Terry» and the building of the College of San Lorenzo. nine0005
Martin Infierno Cave
National Monument. This cave contains a 67 m high stalagmite — the largest in Cuba and one of the largest in Latin America, as well as two mineralogical sights, known as «Moon Milk» and «Gypsum Flowers».
Santisima Trinidad de Cuba, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is one of the first seven cities founded on the island by the Spanish conquistador Diego Velasquez. nine0005
Trinidad is a colonial city, frozen in time and captivating not only with its squares, well-preserved neoclassical and baroque buildings and cobbled streets that breathe tradition and legend, but also with its proximity to the sea and mountains.
Manaki Isnaghi Tower
A symbol of this region, the 45 m high tower was built in 1816 in the San Luis Valley, also called the Valley of the Sugar Mills and is a Heritage of Humanity. It was intended to observe the slaves who worked on the sugar cane plantations. Her bell announced the beginning and end of work on the plantations. nine0005
The province of Holguín, located in the northeast of the country, is famous for being the region where the discovery of Cuba took place. Admiral Christopher Columbus first set foot on the land of the island in a place called Cayo Bariai, where a memorial complex now exists. It was October 27, 1492.
The capital city of the same name is also called the City of Squares; here you can feel a strong Spanish influence, its straight streets indicate that it was built according to a strict plan. The city has an active cultural life, especially in May, when the May Fair takes place, and in October, when the Festival of Iberoamerican Culture is celebrated. nine0005
The 22 bays in the province of Holguín include one of the largest in the world and the largest in Cuba, Nipe Bay. But also on the territory of the province there are forests and hills with steep slopes and massive peaks.
Loma de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross)
Symbol of the city, its northern point. You can climb here by a long staircase of 458 steps, and from its top a breathtaking panorama of the whole city opens up.
Taino Indian Village
Reproduces an Indian village and introduces how the natives lived in this part of the east of Cuba in the first half of the 16th century.
Natural Park «Bahia de Naranjo»
Lying on the shores of the bay of the same name. Here you can see the aquarium, swim with dolphins and visit «Birancito» — a copy of the house where Cuban President Fidel Castro was born. After crossing the bridge 30 m long, you get to Cayo Hutia — a great place for walking.
Banes
The so-called archaeological capital of Cuba. The Indo-Cuban Bath Museum has the richest and most complete collection of Native American objects from all the islands of the Caribbean.
The province of Santiago de Cuba has two features that make it unique: its hospitable, cheerful and carefree people and its rich cultural and historical heritage.
The main city of the province, founded in 1514, is distinguished by its great originality, and its most important feature is the magnificent bay surrounded by high mountains, over which the fortress of San Pedro de la Roca del Morro reigns, at 1997, proclaimed by UNESCO as the Patrimony of Humanity.
Santiago is called the most Caribbean of the Cuban cities, and two great folk festivals traditionally take place here: Carnival and Fire Festival.
Abode of the Blessed Virgin of Mercy from Cobre, Patroness of Cuba. It is located just 18 km from the city center in the village of miners El Cobre. The basilica, built in 1830, stands on a low hill and houses offerings from a variety of origins, including the Nobel Prize in Literature medal received on 1954 and later donated by Ernest Hemingway.
Gran Piedra
A huge rock weighing about 65 thousand tons, crowning the peak, which is located at an altitude of more than 1200 m above sea level. The park covers an area of 4300 hectares, and here you can go hiking, rock climbing and observe the flora and fauna.
Baconao
Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, Baconao’s large natural park lies between the Sierra Maestra and the Caribbean Sea. It stretches for 50 km, and its most interesting places are the Prehistoric Valley, the large lagoon of Baconao and the Sculpture Meadow. nine0005
An especially attractive route for those who want to experience the richest Cuban nature, the province of Pinar del Río, located in the extreme west of the island, has the unique advantage of having two sites declared World Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO, the Sierra del Rosario and the Guanaacabibes Peninsula.
This elongated and narrow part of Cuba, which first appeared on geographical maps under the name Nueva Filipinas, is considered by many to be the natural cathedral of Cuba and is identified both with the famous Viñales Valley, proclaimed by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee as the Cultural Landscape of Humanity, and with the fact that this region where the best black tobacco in the world grows. nine0005
Vinales Valley National Park
Lying in the mountains of the Sierra de los Organos, among which are the most interesting Cuban karst valleys, this valley is notable for its «mogotes» — sheer hills with flat tops, but here, in addition to In addition, there are such interesting places as Palenque de los Cimarrones (the camp where runaway slaves were hiding), the Cave of the Indian, the Great Cave of «Santo Tomas», the healing springs of «San Vicente» and a giant prehistoric fresco created on the mogote wall . nine0005
El Nicho
This wonder of nature lies at an altitude of 500 m above sea level. Here the adventurous will find waterfalls, caves, natural pools and hiking trails after a nearly 50 km journey among mountains and amazing landscapes.
Soroa
Among the local attractions are one of the largest orchid nurseries in the world, a waterfall on the Manantiales River and a wonderful natural observation deck Castillo de las Nubes (Cloud Palace) on top of Mount Loma del Fuerte .