Sancti Spíritus Colonial City, Historic Sites, Cultural Hub
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Sancti Spíritus, city, central Cuba. It is located on the Yayabo River, a tributary of the Zaza River. The settlement was founded in 1516 on the Tuinicú River, but it was moved to the banks of the Yayabo in 1524. It is the oldest city of interior Cuba, and narrow crooked streets, old churches, and
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THE 5 BEST Sancti Spiritus Sights & Landmarks to Visit (2024)
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Sancti Spíritus, Colonial City, Historic Sites, Cultural Hub
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Sancti Spíritus, Colonial City, Historic Sites, Cultural Hub
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City of Sancti Spíritus, Cuba
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Guide of Sancti Spiritus - Travelguide - what to see, where to go
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Top Historic Sites to Visit in Cuba, Travel
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Sancti Spíritus, Colonial City, Historic Sites, Cultural Hub
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Sancti Spiritus: a 500 years old legend
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Tourism in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba
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TEATRO PRINCIPAL The Village of the Holy Spirit (Sancti Spiritus)
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Sancti Spiritus University - Guided Tour in Oñati - Guide du Pays Basque
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Sancti Spiritus Destination Guide - Love Cuba Blog