It’s Cuba time! Despite its well-known political situation, this Caribbean island nation has long attracted travelers due to its idyllic beaches, impressive colonial architecture, and interesting culture. As the country slowly opens up more and more to travelers, there are no shortage of things to discover about Cuba. Get ready to be surprised! To prove there’s plenty to see and do in Cuba for everyone, we asked a few fellow…
Havana, or La Habana in Spanish, is the capital of Cuba and a mandatory stop of any visit to this highly sought-after Caribbean island whose popularity has been growing year after year. With virtually everyone starting or ending their trips here, Havana serves as a perfect introduction to Cuba and its people and history. Havana is a big city, full of color, appealing architecture, and many enjoyable sights. With different and distinct…
The colonial towns in Cuba are one of the biggest reasons why we decided to visit the country in the first place and proof that there’s more to this Caribbean island other than old cars, cigars and inviting white-sand beaches. These colonial towns are a great motivation to get out of Havana and the resorts of Varadero. Let us introduce the five must-visit colonial towns in Cuba: Camagüey, Trinidad, Santiago…
Cuba is one of the hottest travel destinations of the year and, as the curiosity about this Caribbean island grows, it is likely to stay so for the years to come. Traveling in Cuba is a very different experience compared to other destinations around the world and with tourism starting to develop even further, it’s useful to understand the different styles of traveling on the island, their pros and cons and…
Valle de Viñales is a real Cuban gem. Best-known for its plantations that grow the world famous Cuban tobacco, this valley in the Sierra de los Organos has a lush karst landscape surrounded by mountains that blew us away the second we arrived there. The mogotes (limestone outcrops), basically hills that pop off the ground of the valley, can reach up to 300 m and are one of the features that make the…
