Archaeology handicrafts and science and technology sites to visit Central

Originally from Yamasá, these five brothers and sisters have made a specialty of reproducing Taino sculptures and ceramics. They set up a workshop that today employs around 30 people. They process the clay, then hand-model and sculpt replicas of Taino statuettes and objects, before firing and patinating them. Their ceramics are reproductions of original ritual objects and cemis , the idols of the Taino people. The figurines come in a wide range of colors and are ideal for interior decoration.

A place of pilgrimage for gourmets... You are indeed entering the lands of true cocoa culture enthusiasts, and this since 1944. Today, they produce one of the best chocolates on the island and many professionals, such as the Frenchman Michel Cluizel for example, get their supplies directly from them. You will discover the origins of a quality chocolate in a playful and educational way, from the sowing of the cocoa trees to the finished product. Count on about 2h30 for this interesting visit.

We visit a nursery for baby plants that will be transplanted to the mountains at altitudes of between 1,200 m and 1,700 m, as soon as they have acquired sufficient resistance to do without the care of gardeners, then silos for the natural drying of hand-harvested seeds, and finally the factory itself. Today, production is highly mechanized. Various machines are involved in the process, including an oven to finish drying the seeds, and a machine to hull them.

The painter chose to live in a country house just outside the city. A specialist in monumental frescoes, often of religious inspiration, Roberto Flores executes many official commissions. He will show you his work and amateurs will be able to buy reduced size sketches. An interesting visit in the presence of a passionate and talented artist. For beautiful souvenirs to bring back if you fall in love.