Holidays in Cuba can also be a time for body care, thanks to the quality of its health system, the tranquility and security of the country, the climate, and the hospitality of its people. The island is an ideal destination for those seeking a high medical option for the physical and mental balance, necessary aspects for the complete well-being.
One of the main attractions in the province of Pinar de Rio, on the western tip of Cuba, is the resort of San Diego de los Banos. This thermal springs, about 130 kilometers from Havana, have recognized healing properties. Its pools have temperatures ranging between 32 and 38 degrees Celsius. They have shown their effectiveness in skin and rheumatic diseases, which can also be treated with medicinal mud, apitherapy and drugs of natural origin.
In San Diego de los Banos are also provided treatments for stress, obesity, for getting into shape and programs for seniors. Other treatments such as Balneotherapy and Mud Therapy are also practiced in this heavenly place. In San Diego de los Banos researchers conduct studies and also work in the production of cosmetics. For this they use the mud of the San Diego River, 40 kilometers away, which are of good quality, too.
Cuba has a network of hotels designed for customers looking to improve their quality of life and promotes innovative programs in which health, harmony, nature and culture go together. In the Mirador San Diego de los Banos hotel, of the hotel chain Islazul, are offered several medical treatments, among which are massage, acupuncture, therapy gym, and high-tech laboratories.
From the top of the installation you can appreciate unspoiled nature, full of attractions with the beautiful local flora and fauna. The existence of the medicinal baths in this Cuban town is known since 1632. According to a legend, one of the slaves of the area bathed in the waters of a spring called La Gallina. After a few days he saw cured the large ulcers he had on his skin.
Among the personalities who have visited these springs for medical reasons are the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt and Dr. Francesco Antonmarchi, personal physician of Napoleon Bonaparte. According to international estimates, by 2017 more than 23 million people will travel for health tourism, which would generate a gain of more than 80 billion dollars. In the Caribbean this specialized form of tourism will grow more in the next ten years.
The author is the MD of Cuba Direct, the UK No.1 tailor-made specialist tour operator in Cuba holidays and Vietnam holidays. Please keep tuned for more insightful articles and information about Cuba travel in general.
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