Cuba, beauty in simplicity, a haven, a paradise, an experience. One of the largest Caribbean islands, Cuba is all you can dream of and a little more. Endless sandy beaches, captivating culture, old-age architecture, friendly locals, delicious cuisine, it is a place you do not want to leave. Cuba consists of the main island, the Isle of Youth and about 4,195 keys commonly known as Cayos. It is 140 kilometers from the Bahamas and 180 kilometers from Florida. Cuba’s 11,200,000 inhabitants mostly speak Spanish. Journey with us as we take you down the alleys, past the favorite haunts and experience with us the true magic of this virgin holiday destination. Join us as we rediscover Cuba’s past, revel in its present and predict what lies ahead.
History has recorded that Cuba was originally called Cubanascnan. Christopher Columbus called it Juana. Colonization was credited to a Spanish soldier Diego Velázquez, who established Baracoa in the year the 1511th With his success, he went on to establish Santiago de Cuba in 1514 and Havana in 1515. Thus began the era of Spanish rule. The 1830s sparked the independence movement, which gained momentum after 1886, when slavery was abolished. Cuba’s history has seen several phases. Some of the great success and some great losses. It has traveled many roads, but has never lost focus on the final destination. This desire to triumph past persecution and revolt succeeded Cuba is a free country today.
The spirit of Cuba is well reflected in its anthem. The term ‘not fear a glorious death, because to die for the country is to life’ portrays the fierce loyalty people have for his island. The Cuban national flower is the butterfly jasmine, Trogon is its national bird, and the royal palm is the national tree.
Think of a country with 6700 species of plants, 14,000 species of invertebrates and 650 species of vertebrates. Think Cuba. Hidden in its enchanting forests, arid mountains and lush plains there is an abundance of wildlife unique to this part of the world. It is a walkers dream when the winding paths reveals over 350 species of birds. Cuba has four mountain ranges and Turquino (1974 meters) is the highest point.
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Comfortable cotton is recommended for Cuba’s warm climate. Although the average temperature hovers around 25.5 º c is the average relative humidity 78%. Depending on the season, a raincoat and umbrella come in handy too! Cuba is full of must-see places. From plantations of Cuba’s Pinar del Rio province to the Varadero beach, from the large park in Montemar to Cienfuegos-The Southern pearl is the country full of tourist attractions.
Travel with us through these pages, we give you a glimpse of a country that has so much to offer that Christopher Columbus called the Pearl of the Caribbean. Meet people in the busy market places, enjoy the smell of authentic Cuban cuisine and take in the sheer splendor of this scenic paradise. Come with us, and we will understand if you want to linger a little longer.