Bayamo, capital of Granma Province, is the second oldest colonial city on the island. As the headquarters of the war for independence from Spain, it is revered as the birthplace of Cuban nationality. Each October, the city hosts La Fiesta de la Cubanía, celebrating Cuban culture and tradition. Visitors can indulge in about two dozen guided tours in and around Bayamo, including city tours by horse-drawn carriage or by foot, Turquino National Park, Desembarco de Granma National Park, Rio Macío ecotour, Sierra Maestra jeep safari tours, seafari tours, fishing, snorkeling, trekking, diving, and more. Visitors to Bayamo in January can observe the Heroic Burning of Bayamo celebration. The Bayamo Gourmet International Event is a popular culinary festival.

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