Contramaestre is the name of a Spanish second-class gunboat. It is also the name of a place in the province of Camaguey which is known for its beautiful holiday destination in Cuba.
Information on Contramaestre
- Time zone: Eastern standard time
- National currency: Cuban Peso or CUP
- Major national language: Spanish
- Population: 101800 estimated
- Province: Santiago de Cuba
- Latitude: 20.29778
- Longitude : -76.24139
- Nearby large cities : Santiago de Cuba, Holquin, Puerto Principe, Carrefour, Santa Clara
Places to visit in Contramaestre
- Municipal Museum of the Contramaestre ‘Jesus Rabi’
- Santa Lucia beach is one of the nearest beaches which has a 13 miles long and 21-kilometer wide sandy stretch. The turquoise color of the water adds beauty to the beach. The coral reef, which is just a mile and a quarter away from the coast, is good for water sports like scuba diving. The sandy beach is a favorite hang-out for volleyball players, windsurfers, and pedal boaters.
- Bay of Nuevitas is another famous hangout place for fishing and scuba diving.
Nearest attractions in Contramaestre
- Sierra de Cubitas ecological preserve
- Paredones pass
- Vigueta Pass
- Lechuza
- Bonet’s pit
- Maria Teresa’s and Picardo’s caves
- Rolando’s Chasm
It is well said that small is beautiful. What could be a better example than Contramaestre?