Villa Clara Province is the second largest producer of sugar in Cuba, with other crops, particularly tobacco, playing an important part in the local economy. In the south, the mountain resort of Hanabanilla in the Escambray Mountains is being primed for tourism. It is this area's natural beauty which holds most appeal to the visitor.
Historically, Villa Clara has been regarded as one of the most strategically important areas of Cuba. Although the area has yet to be recognised as one premier tourist destinations of Cuba, there are some good beaches in the north and the capital of the province, Santa Clara, home to one of the country's four universities, is interesting enough to warrant a visit.
Mascotte is a small hotel housed in an old, colonial style building, with beautiful architecture and balconies overlooking Remedios’ main square.
Hotel Mascotte is an ideal place from where to explore the city and the center of Cuba, ideally combined with the beaches of Cayo Santa María, Cayo Ensenachos and Cayo Las Brujas, off the north coast of Villa Clara province.
Two-storey bungalows scattered among beautiful vegetation, including palm and fruit trees, like a typical Cuban farm ("Granja"). A wonderful place from where to discover the central region of Cuba. The Villa is located 5 km from downtown Santa Clara, the house to famous Che Guevara Memorial.
Hotel Hanabanilla, is located in one of the Hanabanilla lake banks, in Sierra del Escambray, principal mountainous group in the center of the Island, This hotel is a perfect retreat in which to get away from the stresses and strains of modern urban life.
