If we consider culturalattractions of Cuba, then we can assume that there are almost none left, since the indigenous inhabitants of Cuba died out and were replaced by the Spaniards, who settled on the islands in the 16th century.
Travel to a wonderful country
Cuba is not famous for its historical values,which can be seen in such great cities as Rome, Paris and others, and nature. It is truly magnificent here. Thanks to the tropical climate, Cuba is warm and there are always many tourists and lovers of basking in the sun and swimming in the sea depths. The biggest attraction is the Vinales Valley. This is a vast area of hills in the west of the country, which are already 160 million years old. There are many caves and mountains with names. For example, the Santo Tomas cave is 45 km long. This is the largest cave in South America. It has many amazing things. Here you can see a tobacco factory, enjoy the paintings of the artist L. Gonzalez, famous in the American continents. Rock climbing and mountain biking are the main sports in Cuba. After all, there is a hilly terrain and excellent conditions for these sports. After Columbus discovered the islands of Cuba, the locals began to run away from the Spaniards and hide in caves. This is where the fugitives found refuge. The Spaniards considered the indigenous population of Cuba - Indians - to be slaves. The Zapata Swamp is the second attraction of Cuba, which attracts with its vast territory. There are a huge number of birds and reptiles, as well as animals and fish. As for culture, the attractions of Cuba are concentrated in the capital - Havana. There is an old part of the city, which contains ancient architectural buildings: the Cathedral of Great Christopher on the Swamp Square and the Cathedral. These masterpieces of art are protected by UNESCO and are built in the Baroque style. In the cathedral you can enjoy the works of such great artists as Murillo and Rubens. The wonderful city of Trinidad is a historical place that is full of architectural creations. This city is museum, and without a fence and a roof over your head. The largest square in Cuba is San Juan de Dios. It tells about the colonial period of the state. There are many churches and cathedrals on the square. Santa Clara is a city - a mausoleum. The ashes of the revolutionary Che Guevara rest in it. The resort of Santa Maria del Mar is famous for being located near the capital of Cuba - Havana, so while relaxing at the resort, you can combine your vacation with a trip to the capital, viewing ancient architectural masterpieces. Here, many tourists go diving, and nearby is the city of Tarara, which has an institution for the treatment of children. There are many islands in Cuba, and they all vary in size.
Cayo Coco Island
Cayo Coco Island is not the largest, butIt is amazing because almost no man has stepped on it, it is not spoiled by civilization, you can see amazing nature in it. There are unique beautiful flamingos here, which live nowhere else. The island is connected to other islands by an underwater road. Therefore, on this island, tourists engage in water sports, including diving. The island is cut off from the world and resembles paradise on Earth. White sand and crystal clear water, and relaxing with the whole family is a pleasure, the main thing is that it is far from home and in a calm and romantic atmosphere. The name of the island means "Bird" in translation. There are really amazing and beautiful birds here. They live on the island as if on a separate planet. In addition to the magnificent flamingos, you can find 30,000 different birds here. There is also a huge variety of fish. Cayo Coco Island is like a huge aquarium, near which various fish swim, and tourists can watch their life from the shores and special establishments. There are many hotels on this island that are always waiting for tourists to relax. People mostly dive into the water and watch the water world. This is an amazing sight because the water is clean and the variety of the water world is huge. Cuba is the pearl of the Caribbean. It is located in the Caribbean Sea, and many dream of getting there at least once in their life. This is an amazing place for lovers and newlyweds. Every girl dreams of getting away from the banal hustle and bustle and celebrating a wedding in the Caribbean or at least having a photo shoot there to capture the nature and unforgettable atmosphere of the sea, sun, sand and clean air. 500 years ago, Christopher Columbus set foot on the land of the Caribbean Islands and discovered America, since then this unforgettable place, paradise on Earth, a place for rest gives beauty and peace to everyone who comes there. Cuba pleases the eye of any, even the most indifferent person, overwhelmed by the daily routine of work and personal affairs.
Attractions in Havana
- Castillo del Morro Fortress;
- Fortress of Castillo de la Punta;
- Prado Boulevard;
- Museum dedicated to the fight against illiteracy;
- Palace of Fine Arts;
- Museum of Havana;
- National Museum;
- Anthropological Museum;
- Santa Clara;
- The Colonial Museum;
- The fortress of La Cabaña;
- Fortress of La Fuersa;
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception;
- City Hall;
- The museum-house in which Ernest Hemingway lived;
- The Guanabokoa Historical Museum;
- The zoo is the largest in the Americas.
In Havana, the capital of Cuba, there is a squareWeapons, it has preserved to this day the palace in which the governor of old Cuba sat in ancient times, nearby is the Cathedral Square. 130 km from Havana, there is the fortress of Real Fuerza: Varadero and Soroa. Varadero is a long beach for many kilometers with white sand. Soroa is a tourist center with a huge number of different types of orchids. This is the second largest orchid greenhouse in the world after Boston in the USA. Varadero beach is one of the best in the world. It has many advantages:
- Cave of Ambrosio;
- Varader National Park;
- A lot of diving centers;
- Dolphinarium;
- International airport with charter flights from Europe.
The sights of Cuba are very diverse.But on the other hand, they are all united by nature and naturalness. For example, Capitol. Two islands near Havana and Varadero are connected by a road and a causeway. Thanks to the sun, sea and beautiful nature, more and more hotels for tourists have recently begun to be built here. Cuba used to be a country of savages, Indians and slaves who hid from the conquerors of the continent - the Spaniards, life in Cuba was wild and unremarkable. Now Cuba is a resort where tourists from all over the world fly. The tourism business has helped the country develop and become famous. There is a lake in Cuba called Castillo del Moro. It is home to large trout, which is an object for sport fishing. The lake is also home to crocodiles, turtles, and manhuari fish. There is a crocodile nursery, where you can find hanging bridges, as well as "cabañas" houses in the style of the ancient Taino tribe. Houses on stilts were previously made by the Indians so that they would be high and all sorts of creatures could not get in. In Santiago de Cuba there is the only piracy museum in the world. This city is famous for its carnivals, which begin in the summer, and for their colorfulness and originality. Carnivals take place on the street. People dress up in carnival costumes and walk in columns around the city. In addition, there are many attractions in the city of Santiago de Cuba.
And what about entertainment?
Picturesque nature and wonderful microclimatebecame the reasons for the establishment of the resort area of the city of Gran Piedra. This is a tourist center, next to which there is a meteorological station and flower gardens. The Isle of Youth is the most beautiful place of the Cuban Islands and the entire American world. The seas washing the island are full of various fish, which are hunted by fishing enthusiasts. Sport and amateur fishing is allowed here. This island has many bays, beaches, hotels and tourist towns. There are many protected areas and another amazing attraction - a beach with black sand. How can we not mention Cuban cigars. The most valuable are Havana cigars:
- Partagas;
- H.Upman;
- Montekristo;
- Romeo & Juliet;
- Trinidad.
Returning to ancient history, one cannot help butmention the Revolution Square, which is, of course, in the capital of Cuba - Havana. During the reign of Batista, the square was called the Republic Square. Now the Communist Party of Cuba has settled in the building. All celebrations that can be attributed to the revolution are celebrated in the square. Fidel Castro, being the head of state, always gave ceremonial speeches in the square. Now he has retired and the square has been forgotten. For many people, especially the older generation, and even supporters of the communist government, of course, the landmarks are the memorial structures that have gone down in history and remind us of some significant events in the life of the state. The tallest tower in Havana is the Marti Jose Memorial. It is located near the building of the central committee. There is an observation deck on the memorial, from which the entire city is visible - an excellent place for tourists, as well as residents of the city. There is no comrade for taste and color, but - Cuba is truly a paradise.
Esmeralda Beach is a great place to relax
Esmeralda is one of the largest andprestigious beaches in Cuba. It is located half an hour's flight from Havana. The city of Holguin is nearby - 56 km. The name of the beach is translated as emerald coast. Here you will find the clearest water, white sand, a diverse underwater world and beautiful sea reefs. An excellent place for scuba diving and relaxing on the beach. It was on the Esmeralda coast that the indigenous Indians met Christopher Columbus when he landed on the shore and discovered the islands. On Esmeralda Beach you can go sailing, diving, windsurfing, ride a pedal boat and swim with a mask. It is best, of course, to book an excursion to the surrounding area and attractions. After all, there are many tropical forests, in which it is difficult and unsafe to walk on your own, especially for the first time. Guana is a quiet and peaceful place four hours' drive from Havana. This is a river port, an amazing place where there are no huge beaches and scorching sun.
Tourist features of Guan
- Crocodile farm;
- Indian village;
- 12 islets connected by wooden bridges;
- Channels;
- Botanical Garden.
The Indian village is interesting because it containshuts of the Indians of ancient times. Here you can try crocodile meat, ride a boat along the entire village, surrounded by water and tropical forests. In the village there are unique sculptures of that time. There are 40 thousand crocodiles on the farm. They are kept in special conditions, and then they are cut and extracted for meat and skin, from which many valuable things are made: bags, belts, wallets and so on. After a tour of the farm and the Indian village, you can enjoy a Cuban ensemble and taste local delicacies. A tour of the botanical garden will not leave indifferent any lover of exotic plants. There are especially many cacti here. Well, and you can spend the night at this resort in a hotel that floats on the water. The most interesting entertainment is fishing with a rod. The water is transparent and clean, exotic fish are visible in it, and the calm and wonderful climate will complement the warm atmosphere of rest.