Amazing Cuba
Behind the hum of vintage cars, pastel hues of colonial buildings and wafts of cigar smoke, the real Cuba shines bright.
A country caught in a cultural time warp, Cuba is a bright snapshot of the mid-20th century; a true feast for the senses. Watch as Cadillacs roll down the coastal boulevards, walk through traditional tobacco plantations in Vinales and see cigar production in full swing, laze on the shores of the Caribbean on some of the world’s whitest sands, and feel the sultry and spicy vibes of salsa as you dance the night away in Havana. With all of this on offer in one of the world’s best climates, what’s stopping you from checking out Cuba’s kaleidoscope of colour and charisma?
Cuba officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country comprising the island of Cuba, as well as Isla de la Juventud and several minor archipelagos. Cuba is located where the northern Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean meet. Cuba is located east of the Yucatán Peninsula (Mexico), south of both the American state of Florida and the Bahamas, west of Hispaniola (Haiti/Dominican Republic), and north of both Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Havana is the largest city and capital; other major cities include Santiago de Cuba and Camagüey. The official area of the Republic of Cuba is 109,884 km2 (42,426 sq mi) (without the territorial waters) but a total of 350,730 km2 (135,420 sq mi) including the exclusive economic zone. Cuba is the second-most populous country in the Caribbean after Haiti, with over 11 million inhabitants.
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Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of the La Habana Province, Havana is the country’s main port and commercial center. The city has a population of 2.3 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of 728.26 km2 (281.18 sq mi) – making it the largest city by area, the most populous city, and the fourth largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean region.
The city of Havana was founded by the Spanish in the 16th century, it served as a springboard for the Spanish conquest of the Americas becoming a stopping point for Spanish galleons returning to Spain. Philip II of Spain granted Havana the title of capital in 1607.Walls as well as forts were built to protect the city.
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Cuba is a
magical destination with a vibrant history and culture. Its streets are filled with brightly coloured houses, roads are ruled by classic cars and walls display colourful graffiti. This Caribbean Island country stands out from its neighbours in every aspect. Havana, the capital city along with Santiago de Cuba, Camaguey and Varadero exhibits opulent history enriched with influences of colonial settlements and pirates. From Havana’s colourful streets, relaxed evenings to scintillating nightlife and cigars, everything in Cuba is larger than life.
Santiago de Cuba, the second-largest city in Cuba is hailed as the cultural capital of the country and it is from here, Fidel Castro started his revolution. The city is also the birthplace of the world-famous Bacardi Rum. The beach resort town of Varadero stands out with its white sandy beaches and crystal clear Caribbean seawater. Away for its vibrant and colourful cities, Cuba has a tropical jungle to keep tourists busy. A holiday in Cuba promises surprises as well as contradictions. Whether its outdoor ventures or nightlife, Cuba will leave no stone unturned to make your holiday unforgettable.
