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Santa Clara was founded in 1689 by settlers from Remedios looking for a site inland that would be less vulnerable to pirate attack. Heading east from Havana, Santa Clara marks the start of Cuba's central region. The city is strategically located on the island's spine, right on the main highway and train lines, and is the capital of Villa Clara province. Santa Clara is home to one of Cuba's principal colleges, la Universidad Central de las Villas (Las Villas Central University), and played an important role in both the independence and revolutionary wars. Thanks to the latter, Santa Clara is known as Che Guevara's city. Today, it is also home to several industrial factories, the legacy of Guevara's tenure as Minister of Industry and his special relation with this city. In addition to being an interesting destination in its own right, Santa Clara serves as the gateway to the colonial treasure of Remedios and the up-and-coming beaches of la Cayería del Norte (the Northern Cays). Read More

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Major Airports near Santa Clara

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Miami International Airport 235.1 map
Fort Lauderdale International Airport 253.0 map
West Palm Beach International Airport 295.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Santa Clara

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Marathon Flight Strip Airport 173.5 map
Cayman Brac Is Gerrard-Smith Airport 186.7 map
Key West International Airport 186.8 map

Flight Deals to Santa Clara

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Orlando (ORL) to Miami (MIA) $146
Washington, DC (WAS) to Miami (MIA) $154
Atlanta (ATL) to Miami (MIA) $156
Philadelphia (PHL) to Miami (MIA) $156
Boston (BOS) to Miami (MIA) $160

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