PLACES OF INTEREST - Cuba

Baracoa

The coastal town of Baracoa occupies a special place in the local people; it was only possible to reach a boat by 1960 and because of this reason the little village with some beautiful colonial buildings has retainted a authentic and relax atmosphere. Read more >>>

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Bayamo

A provincial capital with a casual relaxed atmosphere without any special big touristic sights. There are some interesting museums, a nice typical central park and a few beautiful colonial buildings. Read more >>>

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Camaguey

It is especially the inner city of Camaguey with its beautiful colonial buildings that make this third city of the island shine without becoming overblown with popular touristic sights. Read more >>>

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Havana

Havana is the capital of Cuba and it’s the place where everything starts and ends on the island. For tourists the capital has got a beautifully renovated historic center which is on the UNESCO worldheritage list, an amazing history and a large fort. Read more >>>

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Playa Giron

Playa Giron is next to the fact that it’s a sunny beach place also a historical place. It was here that the main invasion in 1961 took place with Cuban rebels backed up by the American CIA to tumble Fidel Castro and his government. The invasion turned into a fiasco. Read More >>>

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Playa Santa Lucia

From the city of Camaguey I took a local truck to take me to the beautiful beaches of Playa Santa Lucia. Enjoying my time on the beach with a cold beer under waving palm trees, an azure blue sea, white sand and sunshine. Paradise! Read More >>>

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Santa Clara

Santa Clara will always be associated with Che Guevara; it was here that the battle took place between the rebels and the national army. The rebels won and the dictator fled the country. Che’s ashes lies here, there is a large monument and a museum. Read more >>>

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Santiago de Cuba

City of the Revolution and recently the final resting place of Fidel Castro. Highlights are the Moncada barracks which is a museum at the moment. Next to that you should enjoy the wonderful atmosphere in the city with dance and music. Read more >>>

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Sierra Maestra National Park

This National Park located in the southeast of the country has not only the highest peak of the island but also contains the old jungle headquarters of Revolutionary Fidel Castro. You can see traditional wooden and straw huts where the rebels were living in. Read more >>>

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Trinidad

The city of Trinidad is the most popular touristic sight on the island of Cuba – without doubt. Cobbled streets, interesting museums, beautiful colonial buildings, a nice park and just outside the city a former slave-plantation with a impressive look-out. Read more >>>

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