Visit one of Cuba’s oldest structures, the home of Spanish conqueror Diego Velázquez – founder of Havana.
In Old Santiago de Cuba we’ll visit the former home of Diego Velázquez, the Spanish conqueror of Cuba and the island’s first Governor. This house turned museum is among the oldest structures in Cuba – completed in 1530, surviving numerous fires and disasters.
Enjoy an upscale lunch at the historic, Moorish-style El Palacio de Valle with magnificent views of the Caribbean.
Moorish mosaics and intricate woodwork greet you within the white and orange walls of El Palace de Valle. Designed by Italian architect Alfredo Colli in the early 1900s, the villa offers stunning views of Punta Gorda and the ocean. On the hotel’s roof, we’ll enjoy lunch and the Caribbean breeze.