Remedios, Cuba

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Remedios is a city found 6 miles from the Northern coast of Cuba, in the center of the island. The city has approximately 30,000 inhabitants. It is part of the province of Villa Clara. It is the eighth oldest Spanish settlement in Cuba. Its long history is particularly evident in the city center, where the 17th Century Spanish architecture can still be found intact.

Remedios is distinguished by many Cubans for its Christmas festival, Las Parrandas de Remedios, one of the most popular events of the region.

Remedios is about 4 hours away by bus from Havana.

Coordinates: 22°30′N 79°33′W