Cuba is one of the most popular tourist islands in the Caribbean. Havana is its capital and the largest city in Cuba. The second largest is Santiago de Cuba. These days tourism in Cuba is much more than what it used to be before. It offers unique events, hot music scene and also immaculate beaches for tourists. The place has become the dream of travelers.

Facts About Cuba

Cuba is known to be the most populous insular nation in the Caribbean with more than eleven million people. The culture, customs and people of Cuba has diverse sources such as aboriginal Taino and Ciboney peoples, period of the Spanish colonialism, introduction of African slaves and also its proximity to the US.

Travel To Cuba

Last year over 100,000 Americans visited Cuba and data reveals that Cuba is becoming the fastest growing travel destinations of the world.

Here are top 10 things to do in Cuba:

FIRST

Stroll to the popular Malecon – The Malecon at Havana is a famous tourist destination in all of Cuba. It is a pedestrian walkway along the waterfront built in 1900s. Malecon features 6 lanes for city roadway and it is one of the main arteries of Havana. It is an important social gatherings, a perfect route for different parades on festivals, and of course the best place to watch setting sun.

Malecon at Havana

SECOND

Tour the Old Havana – It is famous with the name La Habana Vieja among the Cubans. It is also widely known as a tourist magnet. Here one can see the old mansions and also old churches, which makes the Old Havana as the most renowned tourist destination in Cuba. Moreover, the Old Havana has been announced as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

THIRD

Vedado – While still in Havana one should not miss district of Vedado. It is centrally located and hosts several good hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs. Don’t miss here the famous Plaza de la Revolucion. It is one of the largest squares in the world.

FORTH

Visit Santiago de Cuba – Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city of Cuba. Here is the famous and most fascinating Old Santiago. It is widely admired for architectural splendour and also some of the shady parks. Moncada Barracks is not to be missed here.

FIFTH

Hike the Sierra Maestra – Sierra Maestra mountains are ideal for hiking and climbing. It is very close to the city Santiago de Cuba.

SIXTH

Head to the Beaches – Cuba has more than 3,000 miles of coastline. At the Cuban beach such as the Varadero, Cayo Largo, and Cayo Coco, one can honestly enjoy several watersports, soak up themselves in warm rays, and also can refresh his or her inner soul by just enjoying the transparent Caribbean waters.

SEVENTH

Catch Live Cuban Music Performance – The music of Cuba has been mostly taken from the Afro-Cuban roots of the country. Those are original, innovative and very typically all at once. One can enjoy these music in the night clubs of Cuba or else drop in any of the Music Houses.

EIGHTH
Explor Bellamar Caves – The Bellamar Caves of Cuba was discovered in latter 1800s and it has become as one of the most renowned tourist attractions in Cuba. It is located around sixty miles away from the Havana city and only twenty-five miles from the Varadero city. One can discover inside the Bellamar Caves some ornate crystal sculptures, underground rivers and ponds, and also some of the indigenous pictographs that can only be found inside the caves.

NINTH

Scuba Diving – Scuba diving in Cuba is one of the most famous places. All over Cuba one may find dive centers and some facilities springing up rapidly.

TENTH

Rolling Cigars is a Must – Try your hand at the rolling cigars in any one factory of tobacco in Cuba out of many.

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Want to know more about Cuba? Read La Gaceta De Cuba magazine.

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