The settlement of Espíritu Santo-now Sancti Spíritus-is the birthplace of troubadours and one of the Cuban cities where it is easiest to enjoy Nature. It is in the center of the island, near Lake Zaza, important tobacco-growing areas and the mountains.

Its symbol is the Yayabo Bridge, which spans the Yayabo River, on whose banks the old city sprawls. From the bridge, you can see lovely colonial mansions, including the Santa Elena Manor, the epitome of serenity. The Parroquial Mayor (Main Parish) Church is the pride of the townspeople, for it is proof of the antiquity of the settlement-which became a city through royal decree in 1867. Strolling through the city streets, you will be enfolded in a sense of great peace, the same timeless feeling of calm which museums and public squares bestow.

Birthplace of troubadours: Songs written in Sancti Spíritus speak of a traditional musical spirit, which is particularly evident in the House of Music and Troubadours' House.