Cuba Travel ? Health Tourism
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Cuba is one of the leading nations in employment of thermal waters for health rehabilitation. Cuba’s spas are among the favorites of vacationers from many countries, including America, Canada, Spain and Italy, who come to the Island for recovery. Nowadays, among the main receptors are San Diego de los Baños, in Pinar del Río; Elguea, in Villa Clara; and San José del Lago, in Sancti Spíritus. In all of these locations, the medical and paramedical staff are highly trained and professional. The treatments offered and results obtained are backed by the Cuban Ministry of Public Health.
The thermal waters of Elguea, on the northern coast of Villa Clara, are regarded as among the best in the world because of their high thermal and mineral properties. Located 200 Km to the East of Havana, the spa has more than 130 rooms, out of which 97 are 3-star category, devoted to international health tourism. A modern thermal unit, unique of its type in Latin America and the Caribbean, is working here. Elguea has four swimming pools and eight thermal baths, electrotherapy rooms, and gyms among other offerings, as well as attractions typical of the area characterized by its rural landscapes. Different treatments are offered here, such as treatments for respiratory, circulatory, bone, kidney, gastric, dermatological, and gynecological diseases, among others. From Elguea, you can visit Santa Clara City, the Northern Keys in Villa Clara, and Varadero.
Popularity: 3% [?]
