“Perfect Bed and Breakfast in Santa Clara, Cuba”

I have traveld in Cuba for 5 weeks. And this room was absolute the best one. My first reaction to the owner was: ' Is this a casa particular or a hotel'? It was such a big and beautifull colonial house. But it was really a casa particulares. The room was big and the bathroom clean and there was hot water. The location in close to the center and the food was exelent as wel. The owners are frindly an the man speaks English. I can realy recommand this house!

Pintor61
Reeuwijk

“The best casa particular I stayed in Cuba, real family atmosphere!”

For a project trip, we stayed for one month and a week in this very beautiful and coze casa. The rooms are very nice furnished with old furnitures. The hosts are very nice persons. Give you a lot of help and information if asked. The breakfirst is very good. The dinners prepared by the house wife are excellent! We really enjoyed staying in this casa.

nitAnts
Leuven

“hostal único en Cuba, mejor imposible”

Si ud desea conocer la amabilidad y el placer de ser bien atendido.......pues no deje de visitar la AUTENTICA PERGOLA... su armonia entre naturaleza y servicio solo lo encontarara en este enigmatico hostal.......sus anfitriones, los mejores que he conocido durante mi visita......calidad , confort y armonia lo encontrara ud en este armonico y elegante lugar........existe un equilibrio entre naturaleza y belleza arquitectonica....le proporcinara un equilibrio emocional......si esta de paso por la ciudad de santa clara...no deje de visitar este maravilloso hostal

manoloelonichango
distrito federal mexico

“The best casa particular in Cuba, Fantastico!!”

Hostal muy bonito con familia simpatica y acogedora. El palacio es estupendo, mi habitacion era grande con todas comodidades y la pergola muy linda. Esta ubicado en pleno centro, pero es un lugar muy tranquilo.

Brigid, Melbourne Australia
viajeraustralia

“THE BEST CASA DE ALQUILER in Cuba”

We (my partner & 2 friends) stayed here in late December 2009. It was - hands down - the best casa experience in Cuba. The best accommodation, service, food, location. Carlos and Carmen were welcoming, amazingly helpful, and have a lovely, quiet but centrally located casa which is a great base to explore Santa Clara. We are still raving about the wonderful food and hospitality. My advice? Do not miss this place!

IQAmsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Santa Clara, accommodation for 2 nights in the best B&B in Cuba

We had a very pleasent stay in one of the two rooms. Breakfast and for one night a dinner was perfect and with a reasonable price. We had the other night a dinner in a restaurant in town which was horrible: cold food with less taste. The dinner we had in La Pergola was realy good with a friendly atmosphere.

The casa particular is direct in the center which is very conveniant to experience the center of the city by walking. In the city of Santa Clara are not so many things to do, but good for 2 days. The cigar factory (also close to La Pergola) is worthwile to visit as well.

We liked the people running that place who have been very helpful in any respect.

wolfju

Mettmann

Hostal La Pergola is a very nice Guesthouse in Cuba

LA PERGOLA IS A BEATIFULL COLONIAL HOUSE ,the service is very good . nice room , is localiced near the central park and boulevard in the midle of the city ..

jochysantana
miami

Cayo Santa María, the white rose of Jardines del Rey

Distant about 45 minutes by car from Autentica Pergola Hostel, you can enjoy the natural attractions of Cayo Santa María, with its 13 km² of area and its 11 km of beaches, known as the White Rose of Jardines del Rey.

The jorney is througt a 48 km long causeway to Caibarién. It has a station and a runway in Las Brujas, capable of receiving small and medium-carrying ships.

Has 24 diving sites whith variety of coral species and fishes in its virgin seabed, with infinite potential for nautical activities.

A system of channels becomes a real water labyrinth between the keys, while offering tremendous potential for tourism and nautical activity programmes.

Santa Clara de Asís, Santa Clara, Cuba

It is the most important religious building in the city. The much argued-about church was built in 1923 after the pull down of the original one in Parque Vidal. Neo Gothic in style, it guards a wonderful collection of lead stained glass windows, the original marble “pilon” or holy water basin used to baptize the citizens since the very birth of the city (those thereby baptized are called "pilongos"), the statue of Jesus in the upper front holds a monstrance which is said is made out of pure gold. But the most impressive piece of art is the larger than life statue of Mother Mary inside the structure locally known as “la Virgen del camino” (Travelers' Virgin). This statue used to be, at the beginning of the Cuban Revolution, on the road to Havana as a way to bless the incoming or outgoing travelers to the city. It was pulled down pull down soon after and it disappeared for more than three decades. It was finally re-discovered around 1995 in a ditch, roofed by soil and undergrowth. Already forgotten by the citizens of Santa Clara, a political battle ensued to decide whether taking it to a museum or giving it to the church. It was finally granted to the religious authorities.

The construction of this project went through several public scandals. It was always the center of a heated electoral issue for ruling mayors in colonial times. Most of them and a number of citizens back in the 1920s were torn between the possibility of keeping the original "Iglesia Mayor" (Grand Church) located in Parque Vidal or tearing it down in order to make space for a re-designed and bigger plaza and re-locating the cathedral in a nearby location. Some people insisted in keeping the original colonial building since it was one of the first and oldest standing structures of the growing city realizing its importance as heritage. Eventually it was destroyed and two years later this one was finished. Not happy with this action, Church authorities raised a formal complaint versus the city and won it.

Leoncio Vidal Park, in Santa Clara, Cuba

Central Park Leoncio Vidal is only 100 meters from our accommodation Autentica Pergola, in Santa Clara. Usually, on weekends, there are varied cultural activities in the Central Park, typical of the place, as well as a craft fair.

This is the main square of Santa Clara city and there are located: La Caridad Theater, the José Martí library, the CMHW radio provincial station, Camilo Cienfuegos cinema, the Museum of Decorative Arts, banks and cafeterias.

Leoncio Vidal Park, in Santa Clara, Cuba

Central Park Leoncio Vidal is only 100 meters from our accommodation Autentica Pergola, in Santa Clara. Usually, on weekends, there are varied cultural activities in the Central Park, typical of the place, as well as a craft fair. This is the main square of Santa Clara city and there are located: La Caridad theater, the José Martí library, CMHW radio provincial station, Camilo Cienfuegos cinema, the Museum of Decorative Arts, banks and cafeterias.

Monument to the Armoured Train

At only 400 meters from our private house, Autentica Pergola, is located this monument to the bravery and courage of the troops led by Che, who caused the train derailment, as part of the fight against the Batista tyranny.

Commander Ernesto Guevara sculpture

Set that is composed by the Square, the Rostrum, the Museum and the Memorial, is located in the city of Santa Clara, at approximately 3 km from La Autentica Pergola guesthouse. At their sides, 14 Palms symbolize the date of Che’s birth.

The Rostrum shows a sculpture in bronze, 6.80 meters high, of Che Guevara, and a mural that reflects with highlight figures, some moments of the last Cuban insurgents’ process.

The Museum shows permanently documents, objects, and historic photographs about life and work of Che.

The Memorial is the space that holds the aches of the soldiers, that guided by him, fought in the Bolivian guerrilla band.