Where is Santa Lucia ?

Santa Lucia is a small seaside village located north in the province of Camaguey. Over 21 km of white sand on a turquoise sea. Located 45 minutes from downtown Nuevitas (where many hotel employees live) and approximately one hour 30 minutes from the airport in Camaguey.

The province of Camaguey, an area of 15.615 km2 with more than 786.657 inhabitants and its capital is the city of Camaguey. It is the largest province of Cuba. Two major rivers cross the province, Rio Hatibonico and Rio Tinima.

The city of Camaguey was founded on February 2nd, 1514, under the name of Santa María del Puerto Príncipe. The city was originally built on the north coast of the island of Cuba, but after repeated attacks by pirates it was moved by steps to its present site.

Playa Santa Lucia is a sun destination of Cuba for many years. There is no new hotels in the region. This destination has many repeating guests.

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Here are some satellite images (Google Earth) to help you locate the region ...

View from 5,000 km altitude
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean

View from 2,300 km altitude
Jamaica's island on south and the island of Youth located
southwest of the main island of Cuba.

View from 450 km altitude
Playa Santa Lucia is located North in the province of Camaguey.

View from 40 km altitude
The nearest town of Playa Santa Lucia is Nuevitas. Many workers in the hotel's live in this city

View from 15 km altitude
The hotel sector of Playa Santa Lucia

Click HERE to see a satellite photo of Santa Lucia, Cuba (kml file from Google Earth) and HERE for the international airport of Camaguey.

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