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| As anyone who has gone on holiday to Cuba will | | | | here are a delight for birdwatchers and anglers. Most |
| know, Cuba is filled with a superb range of | | | | choose to stay at the nearby resort of Playa Larga |
| attractions. Havana’s glorious colonial old | | | | (popular with scuba divers), which gives you full |
| town, the Che Guevara Monument at Santa Clara | | | | opportunity to explore this fascinating area and |
| and the colourful streets of Trinidad are just some of | | | | experience the richness of its wildlife and fauna for |
| the highlights in the cities. The Caribbean beaches are | | | | yourself. |
| the other great attraction on the island, with | | | | Vinales Valley |
| thousands of holidaymakers flocking to resorts like | | | | No holiday to Cuba’s natural wonders is |
| Cayo Coco each year to enjoy the sun, sand and | | | | complete without a visit to the Vinales Valley. It is a |
| crystal clear waters. | | | | lush tobacco growing valley located in Cuba’s |
| What is less well known is that, away from the cities | | | | heartland, with spectacular cliffs (known as mogotes) |
| and the beaches, Cuba is also a country of | | | | rising like islands out of the valley floor. Perfect for |
| jaw-dropping scenery. Nature lovers will find plenty to | | | | hiking and climbing, the Vinales Valley is a UNESCO |
| keep themselves entertained, from stunning valleys | | | | World Heritage Site, and is one of the most beautiful |
| and mountain ranges to biosphere reserves and | | | | spots to explore while on holiday in Cuba. |
| national parks. Here are the five best natural | | | | Sierra Maestra |
| attractions to visit while on a holiday to Cuba… | | | | The Sierra Maestra is the highest mountain range on |
| Baracoa | | | | the island, and is an essential place to visit for anyone |
| Located on the eastern coast of the island, the city | | | | who wants to go hiking during their holiday to Cuba. |
| of Baracoa was the first settlement in Cuba, and is | | | | It is also a place of great historical significance for the |
| believed to be where Christopher Columbus originally | | | | Cuban people – Fidel Castro and his |
| landed on the island. It is a beautiful oyster shaped | | | | revolutionaries used the high mountain caves as hiding |
| bay, surrounded by verdant vegetation and wildlife. | | | | places during the revolution, and history buffs who |
| The flat topped mountain El Yunque provides | | | | are looking to see the sights of the revolution would |
| breathtaking views out across the bay, and the | | | | do well to make a visit to the Sierra Maestra part of |
| many rivers make it a pleasure to explore on boat or | | | | their Cuba holiday. |
| by foot. Despite the historical significance and | | | | Alejandro de Humboldt National Park |
| stunning natural landscape of Baracoa, relatively few | | | | Located in the South East of Cuba, Alejandro De |
| people visit this place on their holidays to Cuba, so it | | | | Humboldt is the most humid place on the island, which |
| is a relaxing place to visit away from the crowds. | | | | has given rise to a rich and diverse range of plants |
| Ciénaga de Zapata National Park | | | | and trees. |