Architecture

For those who enjoy architecture, Cuba offers a unique opportunity to discover a blast from the past. Havana is an architecturally diverse city and safe to say, a photographer’s paradise.

Its buildings clearly mirror its rich past and somehow tell an interesting story, always worth hearing it. Have your camera ready as you are exploring because picturesque cars from the 1950's can still be found on the road today as you are strolling by and admiring the beautiful colonial architecture on just about every corner.

Beach

Cuba is a country with a privileged coastline of 3,570 miles (5,746 km). The paradisiacal beaches washed by the Caribbean Sea in the South and the Atlantic Ocean, and its huge coral reef in the North, make Cuba a paradise that is considered among the 25 most popular and important beach destinations in the world.

Nature

Cuba has the most important natural habitats in the Caribbean because of its biodiversity, number of endemic species, and a culture of conservation. Cuba shelters 4% of the world's terrestrial species, including 6,700 different plants, 14,000 invertebrate and 650 vertebrates species.

Cuba is also known for its rare varieties of orchids scattered across its lush tropical forests, as well as for its prehistoric cactus in the arid southeast, estuaries bordered by mangroves, and one of the most extensive coral reef systems.

Music

The music of Cuba relies heavily on its European and African cultural backgrounds. The arrival of thousands of African slaves to the island over the course of three hundred years resulted in a variety of new musical rhythms.

The country's distinctive and world-famous music owes its melodic tunes to the fusion of its African and Spanish heritages. Even to this day, the cheerful and energetic Cuban cadence continues to exert a significant influence on the musical styles around the world.

People

In Spanish a Cuban's way of speaking is very distinct. For example, instead of addressing someone in Spanish as "my brother", they say, “hey my brother”, which speaks volumes of their unity. Cubans are hard workers; they are very resourceful, witty, friendly, and loyal.

Cubans are known for their enduring spirit under difficult times. They rely heavily on education and like to study hard. Cubans bear rhythm in their blood and are romantic by nature; this would explain why they were the originators of the famous danzon dance.

Resorts

Cuba offers iconic Spanish hotels., Barcelo, Iberostar, Melia, and Paradisus which are located along fine golden sand beaches and areas filled with pure nature.

Diving , snorkeling , yacht rides, and a great number of attractions make Cuba the ideal place to relax and enjoy a good time..

Paladares and Food

Paladar is a term used exclusively in Cuba referring to privately owned small restaurants. Their food is a fusion of the Taino customs, Spanish, African, and Caribbean cuisines .

Cuban recipes share the wisdom of combining spices and techniques inherited by the Taino natives with the traditional Spanish and African cooking, and mixed with some Caribbean influence in spices and flavors.

Nightlife

Cabaret Tropicana and Parisien in Havana are places you cannot miss. Music is playing just about everywhere.

The famous Bodeguita del Medio and Floridita are the best-known bars due to the personalities that have patronized it, such as the famous American writer Ernest Hemingway. Countless nightclubs can be found all over the place.

RUM

Throughout history the Cuban rum has been recognized worldwide for its superb quality. The long tradition of natural aging in oak casks, sugar cane of prime quality, and the Caribbean climate greatly contribute to the unique flavor of the popular Cuban rum.

This unique combination results in a rum with an intense and unique flavor.

Habanos

Cuba is located very close to the Tropic of Cancer which favors an average temperature of 77 °F (25 °C) and 79% relative humidity. Rainfall mainly benefits the western region, where the greatest tobacco plantations are located.

In addition, the rich and fertile soil greatly contributes to the success of the Cuban cigar.