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You are planning on going to Cuba and wondering what landmarks are worth a visit? You are already in Cuba and want to know what tourist attractions are close by? You’ve come to the right place! Keep reading to find out everything there is to know about colonial cities, natural parks, beaches and sights in Cuba!

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Combined stays in Cuba

02/10/2018

A combined stay, what is it? A combined stay is, as its name suggests, a stay that combines two trips in one. Most often, these combined trips offer to spend a few days in a…

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Exploring CubaSantiago de Cuba Province

La Gran Piedra: panoramic views, wildlife & coffee plantations

02/07/2018

Introducing La Gran Piedra Located in Parque Baconao, La Gran Piedra is a mountain range situated 15 miles southeast of Santiago de Cuba. It is renowned for the huge rock that crowns its summit, as…

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Exploring CubaMatanzas Province

La Cueva de los Peces: a natural swimming pool a few steps from the beach

04/05/2018

The Cueva de los Peces, a natural pool surrounded by lush vegetation, is an absolute paradise for divers! Keep reading to find out more! Introducing La Cueva de los Peces Located in the infamous Bay…

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Exploring CubaGuantánamo Province

Baracoa: a hidden jewel between mountains & sea

22/02/2018

Baracoa is one of Cuba’s best kept secrets! This small colonial town off the beaten tracks is bordered on one side by the sea, on the other by the mountains, and surrounded by rivers. Baracoa will no…

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Exploring CubaSancti Spíritus Province

Trinidad: a colonial city tucked between mountains & sea

10/12/2017

With its narrow cobbled streets, its colourful historical buildings and its art galleries, Trinidad truly is a colonial gem! The city fully deserves its inclusion on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Not to…

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Exploring CubaHavana Province

Habana Vieja: a colonial gem in Havana

05/12/2017

Habana Vieja is a diamond, partly polished, partly rough. Part of the district has been renovated and looks just like a European capital. Then, visitors suddenly find themselves in a tangle of narrow shabby-looking streets,…

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Cienfuegos ProvinceExploring Cuba

Cienfuegos: a UNESCO world heritage colonial city

10/11/2017

Celebrated in the travel guides and registered as a Unesco World Heritage List, Cienfuegos is considered one of the most beautiful Cuban colonial cities! As far as we’re concerned, we preferred Trinidad and Havana. But…

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Exploring CubaPinar del Río Province

Viñales Valley: tobacco plantations, caves & mogotes

09/11/2017

Included on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1999, Viñales Valley is a must-see in Cuba! With its breathtaking landscapes, its traditional tobacco plantations, its caves and its mogotes, it is truly a halt that…

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Camagüey ProvinceExploring Cuba

Camagüey: another side of Cuba

07/11/2017

Located in the center of Cuba, 300 miles or so east of Havana, Camagüey is the perfect stop for those wishing to discover a less touristic side of Cuba. Activities include wandering around the colonial…

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Exploring CubaPinar del Río Province

Cayo Levisa: a piece of paradise West of Cuba

24/10/2017

A stone’s throw from Viñales, Cayo Levisa is the perfect place to take the plunge! Whether you are a seasoned diver or an expert in sunbathing, you will, no doubt, fall under the spell of…

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