Highlights of Cuba
- Discover the colonial centre of Trinidad
- Explore Cuba's colonial showpiece town featuring cobbled streets, pastel-coloured buildings and a stunning backdrop of the Sierra del Escambray on one side and the Caribbean on the other.
- Discover the colonial centre of Trinidad
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- Dive the waters at Maria La Gorda
- Maria La Gorda on Cuba's western-most tip has a pristine beach and some of the most inviting water we've ever seen. Here you can find some of Cuba's best diving.
- Dive the waters at Maria La Gorda
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- Explore the cobbled streets of Havana Vieja
- A wander around Havana's crumbling colonial old town is an experience not to be missed. Spend an afternoon strolling the atmospheric streets and soak it all in.
- Explore the cobbled streets of Havana Vieja
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- Explore the lush forests of Topes de Collantes
- Enjoy a long walk or horse ride through the lush Sierra del Escambray. Cool off under a waterfall and keep an eye open for rare bird and flower species.
- Explore the lush forests of Topes de Collantes
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- Hike the Vinales Valley
- Watch the mist rise over the tobacco fields and enchanting mogotes on an early morning hike through the Viñales Valley. The more adventurous can explore the hidden depths of one of the many caves found here.
- Hike the Vinales Valley
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- Relax at Baracoa
- Columbus' first landing point, which he famously described as 'the most beautiful place in the world', is today known for its tropical setting and a relaxed Caribbean atmosphere.
- Relax at Baracoa
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- See Che Guevara's statue at Santa Clara
- Pass through Santa Clara on your travels through Cuba to visit the iconic statue of Che Guevara overlooking the Square of the Revolution.
- See Che Guevara's statue at Santa Clara
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- Spend a night or two on Cienfuegos
- Trinidad's little sister, Cienfuegos is an often overlooked colonial city but it boasts a pretty centre, a stunning Caribbean bay and friendly locals, and is well worth staying a night or two.
- Spend a night or two on Cienfuegos
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- Take time out on Cayo Las Brujas
- A beautiful cay, part of the Herradura archipelago, Cayo Las Brujas is the perfect spot to simply get away from it all and soak up some sun.
- Take time out on Cayo Las Brujas
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- Travel east to Santiago de Cuba
- It`s a long journey but Cuba`s second city in the far east is bursting with life, especially in July when Carnival hits town! Well worth the distance.
- Travel east to Santiago de Cuba
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Our country specialists have travelled the length and breadth of Cuba - here are a few of their favourite things to do
The crocodile shaped island of Cuba lies just 170 km south of the Florida Keys but is a world away from its powerful American neighbour.
Diversity and natural attractions
The largest of all Caribbean Islands is an addictive mixture of lavish Spanish colonial architecture, imposing communist statues and plazas, sublime powder white beaches, teeming coral reefs, densely forested mountains and verdant tropical plantations.
History, culture and music
The country's unique and turbulent history weaves a fascinating tale from Spanish colonial rule and the slave trade to Batista's dictatorship and Castro's revolution. This is mirrored in its vibrant culture, thriving arts scene and flamboyant music.
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union Cuba's economy has struggled and this combined with the US embargo are still very much evident. Although Cuba's focus is now on tourism to ensure its future prosperity, the country is a law unto itself when it comes to quality of hotels, food, service and transportation.
It may be a Caribbean island with the climate, scenery and wonderful beaches to match but the fact remains it is a communist country struggling not only with a crumbling infrastructure and the governmental control over its people and businesses but also the continuing US embargo.
Popular Places to visit in Cuba
At the tip of eastern Cuba, sleepy Baracoa was Christopher Colombus’ landing site in 1492, Cuba’s first settlement and the original capital city.
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Camaguey lies in a vast area of open plains, pasture land and cattle ranches in the heart of Cuba. The city's large sprawling historic centre is a labyrinth of winding narrow alleyways and streets, and it boasts a distinctly different feel from other Cuban cities.
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The capital of the province of the same name, Cienfuegos is a laid back maritime city with a lazy, tropical atmosphere. In colonial times it was known as the 'Pearl of the South', a name earned from its lovely location on a picturesque Caribbean bay.
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Located on a striking stretch of coastline indented with picturesque horseshoe bays and glorious beaches, Guardalavaca and its surrounding area, in the east of Cuba, are popular alternatives to Varadero.
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Havana’s streets are filled with countless vintage cars and there are no advertisements, apart from political exhortations, giving Cuba’s capital a wonderful air of nostalgia.
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Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Ensenachos and Cayo las Brujas are all small islets connected to the mainland by a causeway. They are covered in thick mangroves and are important bird nesting sites with idyllic beaches and sparkling seas. Further to the east lie Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo, two well established built up cayes, with a good selection of all-inclusive resorts.
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Set in an attractive bay surrounded by the impressive Sierra Maestra mountains, Santiago de Cuba is a vibrant, cultured city that used to be the country’s capital.
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Visiting the beautiful city of Trinidad is like entering a time warp. The city was founded in 1514 by the Spanish conquistador Diego Velasquez and became a major centre for trading sugar and slaves for almost 200 years.
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Varadero is Cuba’s principal beach resort with one of the Caribbean’s longest beaches. More than 20 kilometres of unbroken powdery white sand stretch along the Peninsula de Hicacos, lined by dozens of large resorts and hotels.
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Western Cuba is dominated by the sleepy province of Pinar del Rio. This exceptionally beautiful, varied and unique area is easily accessible from Havana and is often a highlight for many visitors.
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