Cuban Travel Agency
Cuban Travel Agency
We help you create your ideal trip to Cuba
Cuban Travel Agency
We help you create your ideal trip to Cuba
Enjoy your vacation in Cuba, bathed by the incomparable Caribbean Sea, it stands out among the rest of the countries that make up insular America for the magnificent natural corners that it hides and that together with the unmistakable character of its people make it a true dream place. Thus, unbeatable white sand beaches, fairytale natural parks and charming towns are some of the wonderful options that you will have the opportunity to discover during your vacation in Cuba.
Cuba, unlike the rest of the countries of the world, is the only one that presents the necessary characteristics for sustainable development, since it combines at the same time the fact of being in the process of development with its ecological condition, as demonstrated by its plantations of sugar, coffee and tobacco, of which the province of Pinar del Río is the best example with its infinite protected areas. All this, in conjunction with the pharmaceutical industry and the skilled labor that it exports, constitute its main sources of income.
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Cuba has a large number of cities that you can visit, each with its own charm and attractions. For example, its capital, Havana, with its exceptional historic center, its latent revolutionary personality and its incredible cultural offer, invites you to visit its countless points of interest to the rhythm of the unmistakable Cuban son and whose maximum expression you will find in its famous Malecón. In this way, you will be able to know its emblematic areas, which are none other than: Old Havana, with its significant port, its Morro Cabaña Military Historical Park, its interesting City Museum, its Colonial Art Museum and its Rum Museum. , the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral of San Cristóbal de La Habana, the Bacardi Building, the Monastery of San Francisco de Asís and the Castillo de la Real Fuerza, among others; Vedado and Centro Habana, where you can enjoy its unmistakable atmosphere in the Plaza de la Revolución with the Mural of Che and the Memorial to José Martí, visit the National Capitol of Cuba, the Museum of the Revolution, the National Museum of Fine Arts of Cuba and the Castle of San Salvador de La Punta. You can also take the opportunity to try typical mojitos and its varied cuisine or appreciate the peculiar way of life of Havana's Chinatown.
The province of Sancti Spíritus will be a must if you want to know in depth the beauty of the varied styles of the constructions of the Caribbean country and the origins of its people, since it houses the first seven villages that Diego Velázquez founded and that Trinidad heads for the value of its architectural complex, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO next to the Valle de los Ingenios. The so-called museum city will surprise you with its old palaces, parishes, museums and squares, which you will reach by walking through its cobbled streets full of pastel tones. As in its neighboring city of Cienfuegos, which with its picturesque corners will bring to mind European destinations. In this place you can admire the colonial architecture and the influence of the French settlers, strolling through its streets, among which you will see, for example, the José Martí Park and the Paseo del Prado, as well as having beautiful views of the bay. In the province of Villa Clara, where the Cuban Revolution took place, you can visit the beautiful town of Remedios, as well as the popular Santa Clara, where you can visit the Mausoleum of Che Guevara.
But it is not only there, the Cuban East also offers options in terms of cities that you should visit on your vacation in Cuba. You can find historic cities like Baracoa, the oldest city in Cuba with wonderful beaches, mountains and one of the best national parks in the country, the Alejandro de Humboldt National Park. For its part, its most combative and revolutionary facet will be shown to you by cities like Santiago de Cuba, with spaces as important as the Museum of the Cuban Historical Environment, next to the symbolic Parque Céspedes and very close to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. In addition to visiting the National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Charity of Copper, home of the patron saint of Cubans, located very close to Santiago de Cuba in the town of El Cobre.
On the other hand, its spectacular beaches are one of the main attractions of Cuba and that represent renowned places such as Varadero, in the beautiful province of Matanzas, with its 22 km of coastline framed by lush vegetation and warm crystalline waters in which Playa de Varadero and Playa Azul are located, surrounded by hotel complexes that make them a small Miami. Likewise, Cayo Santa María and the beautiful beach of Mayabeque will be some of your favorite destinations if sun and beach tourism attracts you, as is the case with Ciego de Ávila, since it has two famous tourist centers: Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo, these located in the Jardines del Rey, are known worldwide for their attractive seabed, composed of coral reefs, starfish, tropical fish of exotic colors, among many other species that make it ideal for diving and snorkelling. In addition to many other activities related to the sea and the biodiversity of the place.
On the other hand, if you prefer to enjoy all the opportunities that the island offers you but in an atmosphere of tranquility, away from the large masses of tourists and families, you should mark on your list of places to visit Isla de la Juventud, to the south, where the fascinating beaches with transparent waters, such as Playa Paraíso (paradise beach), the most extreme nature such as the Jones Jungle or the Los Indios Ecological Reserve, and the culture of its capital Nueva Gerona are combined. The same happens in Cayo Largo del Sur, one of the most paradisiacal places in all of Cuba. Its incredible beaches, with almost no human interaction, will leave you in awe. Without a doubt, it is a destination that should be in your vacation package in Cuba.
One of Cuba's main characteristics is diversity, which is both cultural and natural. This is why when it comes to going on vacation to Cuba, you can do nature tourism. One of the most visited is the Viñales Valley, located in the province of Pinar del Río. This valley is characterized by its beautiful landscapes, composed of exuberant forests and its characteristic mogotes, which you can visit with local farmers, who will show you the extensive tobacco fields. In addition to witnessing the Mural of Prehistory or walking inside the incredible Cueva del Indio.
When talking about nature tourism, a place that should be on your itinerary for your vacation in Cuba is the sustainable community of Las Terrazas. In this place, each activity takes place with nature as the main focus, such as boat rides, crossing the forests in an exciting canopy, walks to spot incredible birds, among others. Very close to Las Terrazas is Soroa, there you can find one of the largest orchids in the world.
The province of Sancti Spiritu has some of the most appreciated natural places such as the Topes de Collantes Natural Park, where you can enjoy the trails that lead to large waterfalls and waterfalls, such as the Salto de Caburní. In neighboring Cienfuegos you will find a small natural paradise, such as the Laguna de Guanaroca, the Botanical Garden of Cienfuegos and the natural enclave of El Nicho, where you can bathe in its refreshing natural pools.
Therefore, Cuba is home to all kinds of places adapted to any profile eager to know first-hand what this beautiful country is like, visiting its paradisiacal beaches and its pure nature, while learning about its particular culture and its revolutionary history.
If this is the first time you are spending your vacation in Cuba, we recommend that you carefully read the section traveling to Cuba, where you can find out about the most deeply rooted customs, tourism, the weather and all the information you need to enjoy an unforgettable trip.
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