Things to do in Remedios
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Parroquia de San Juan Bautista de Remedios
The Parroquia de San Juan Bautista de Remedios is one of the island’s finest ecclesial buildings. Though a church was founded here in 1545, this building dates from the late 18th century; the campanile was erected between 1848 and 1858 and its famous gilded high altar and mahogany ceiling are thanks to a restoration project (1944–46) financed by millionaire philanthropist Eutimio Falla Bonet. The pregnant Inmaculada Concepción on the first side altar to the left of the entrance is said to be the only one of its kind in Cuba. If the front doors are closed, go around to the rear or attend 7:30pm mass.
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El Louvre
Acting with a gravitational pull on Remedios’ small scattering of tourists, El Louvre has cleaned its act up in recent years to fulfill the expectations of its more demanding clientele. Locals will tell you it’s the oldest bar in the country in continuous service (since 1866) but, longevity awards aside, the fried-chicken-and-sandwiches menu still can’t quite match up to the quaint parkside location. If you’re looking for a room/paladar/taxi, park yourself here, have a drink and wait for the offers.
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Museo de las Parrandas Remedianas
Visiting the Museo de las Parrandas Remedianas, two blocks off Parque Martí, is probably a poor substitute for partying here on December 24, but what the hell? The downstairs photo gallery usually recaps the previous year’s shenanigans, while the upstairs rooms outline the history of this tradition, including scale models of floats and detailed depictions of how the fireworks are made. Another room is jammed with feathers, headdresses and tassels from celebrations past.
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Galería del Arte Carlos Enríquez
You can muse for a few minutes at the friendly Galería del Arte Carlos Enríquez, also in the main park. A gifted painter hailing from the small Villa Clara town of Zulueta, Enríquez called his studio ‘Hurón Azul, ’ a name later adopted by Uneac (Union of Cuban Writers and Artists).
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Bar Juvenil
Dancers should head to Bar Juvenil, a courtyard disco near Máximo Gómez (enter via park), with palms, pillars and Moorish tiles. During the day there’s table tennis and dominoes; at night it’s an alcohol-free party.
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Las Arcadas
If you’re staying in the Mascotte, you’ll probably end up eating here, as it’s the only visible restaurant in town that sells anything resembling a square meal. If you’re staying in a casa particular, you’ll know better.
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Museo de Música Alejandro García Caturla
The Museo de Música Alejandro García Caturla commemorates García Caturla, a Cuban composer and musician who lived here from 1920 until his murder in 1940. Look for occasional impromptu concerts.
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Teatro Rubén M Villena
The elegant old Teatro Rubén M Villena has dance performances, plays and Theater Guiñol for kids. The schedule is posted in the window and tickets are in pesos.
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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Buen Viaje
On Parque Martí is the 18th-century Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Buen Viaje, still awaiting a long-overdue restoration.
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El Güije
El Güije is another newer nexus; bank on open-air shows at night and ask about dancing classes during the day.
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Centro Cultural Las Leyendas
Centro Cultural Las Leyendas is an ARTex cultural center with music till 1am Wednesday to Saturday.
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Driver’s Bar
Way down the desperation stakes, this place serves peso meals on one side and is a no-nonsense saloon on the other.
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