- Capital excursions in Cuba
- Travel to the Cuban province
- In the lap of nature
- "Real Cuba"
Holidays on the island of Liberty, despite its geographical remoteness from Russia, are very popular among tourists. They are confident that, having paid a significant amount for the flight, they will eventually get a gorgeous experience of endless beaches, the beautiful exotic nature of the Caribbean Islands, and a drop of revolutionary surroundings. Excursions in Cuba will significantly expand the knowledge of guests about this amazing island and its attractions.
Top 15 attractions in Cuba
Capital excursions in Cuba
The main treasure of Cuba is nature, it is on it that excursion tourism is based. Guests are shown picturesque landscapes, captivating landscapes, acquaint them with the inhabitants of national parks and underwater depths. Of the cities, the most attractive in the eyes of guests is, of course, the capital Havana, especially the historic district - Old Havana, which is under the supervision of UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
A walk around the city will take from 2 to 6 hours (depending on the interests of the tourist), but it will give you unforgettable meetings with striking architectural structures against the backdrop of Cuban flavor. From the masterpieces of local and foreign architects in Havana, you can see the following objects:
- Cathedral of the XVIII century, consecrated in honor of St. Christopher;
- The Capitol is larger than its Washington counterpart;
- Fortress La Real Fuersa, erected in 1583;
- Santa Clara, a monastery complex built in 1644.
A special walk can be made through the Havana squares, each of which has its own unique look. The most popular squares of the Cuban capital are: Old, Cathedral with the main cathedral located here and the Armory. Already from the names of these objects of urban development, it is clear that they have a long history and are associated with the glorious pages of life in Havana.
Travel to the Cuban province
You can only feel the real Cuba by leaving the capital, going to the provincial cozy towns and cities. For fans of ecological tourism, there is a direct road to the province of Havana, where you can find many quiet, cozy beaches.
An excursion to the village with a long and complex name, Santa Cruz del Norte, will be remembered by adult tourists as the birthplace of the trademark of the island of Liberty - Cuban rum. Cuba's second brand is cigars, one of the most famous Cuban factories located in the town of Pinar del Rio. In addition, here you can admire the Guash Palace, get acquainted with interesting artifacts stored in the local Museum of Natural Sciences.
In the lap of nature
But it is not Cuban cities that attract the attention of tourists from the other hemisphere; city sights are viewed as if in transit. The main goal of travelers is to get acquainted with the exotic nature of Cuba and other islands belonging to the state.
A trip to the island of Juventud will take you many pleasant and nerve-racking minutes. The most famous natural reserves in the country are located here, one of them - "Los Indios San Felipe" introduces the unusual (for a Russian tourist) representatives of flora and fauna. In Punta Frances, the National Marine Park or the El Coloni Dive Center, you can experience a rich world of underwater inhabitants.
In addition to acquaintance with natural resources, they offer to visit "Presidio Modelo", the name translates as an exemplary prison. This complex, indeed, contained prisoners, including the legendary leader Fidel Castro. Now the prison belongs to the category of national monuments; in the former casemates, a museum has been organized that tells about Castro and his associates.
Real Cuba
One of the most popular excursions around Liberty Island has such a beautiful name. Naturally, one day is not enough to see at least the main monuments and sights. Minimum two days, maximum - depends on the capabilities of the tourist. A small company will pay $ 400 for the trip, but will see Cuba in all its beauty. The program includes visits to the following most beautiful Cuban cities: Santa Clara; Trinidad; Cienfuegos.
In the city of Santa Clara, the memory of another revolutionary leader, Che Guevara, is carefully preserved; guests will see a memorial dedicated to this legendary politician, see his rare photographs and personal belongings.
A walk around Trinidad will immerse you in the world of bliss and pleasure, the town looks like a dollhouse, it is surrounded by sugar plantations, old manors in which the former "sugar kings" lived. The tour will introduce you to the production of sugar and rum. Cienfuegos, a former French colony, has a unique architecture that differs from all other Cuban towns, a visit here immerses guests in a completely different world.
