Cuba is such a big Island that it makes it ideal for multi centre holidays. There is so much to do and see that sometimes – depending on the itinerary – 2 weeks are not enough.
The Cuban Archipelago offers a variety of tourism modalities that separates it from the rest of the islands in the Caribbean. Cuba is unique in terms of its tourist attractions. Not only you can find astonishing beach locations but also charming colonial villages and towns full of character.
As for beaches Cuba definitively is a destination to count on. Varadero and Guardalavaca have for many years been considered the best beaches in Cuba. Since the early 90′s new beach locations have emerged in Cuba among which Cayo Largo, Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Guillermo and Cayo Coco are the most popular.
Cuba is not only renowned for its beaches. For more than 300 years this Island was considered to be the most important colony of the Spanish Metropolis. As a result today Cuba enjoys the privilege of having one of the most impressive architecture in the Caribbean.
Its landscapes have inspired plastic artists all around the World. The beyond belief Vinales Valley – located in Pinar del Rio province in the west of Cuba – is one of the gems of the Cuban geography that today can be admired by millions of tourists.
Havana has to be the location par excellence in Cuba. It is for sure the main source of interaction with the real Cuban culture. This vibrant city located on the north coast of Cuba towards the west end is the main point of arrival of the almost 3 million a year visitors to Cuba.
Other provinces and towns worth visiting are Trinidad and Baracoa (these two are the oldest villages in Cuba that still preserve an entirely colonial architecture). Santiago de Cuba is another important location mainly from the historic point of view. It was from Santiago de Cuba where all the uprisings, independent movements and revolutions started in Cuba.
To know the real Cuba you need to combine few of this location. They all offer something unique and exciting. It is important to research a bit on internet or brochures for information about Cuba. Getting in touch with a Cuban specialist in crucial in order to make the most out of you experience in Cuba. Multi centre holidays are highly recommended and the do not come necessarily expensive. In some cases they are even cheaper than single centre.
Jose Mauricio Maurette Garces is a reservation consultant and co owner of Quest World Travel Ltd . He has a great deal of experience organizing holidays to Cuba . If you need to arrange a tailor made Cuban Holiday please follow the links above.
