| Cuba, beauty in simplicity, a haven, a | | | | death, because to die for the country is to |
| paradise, an experience. One of the largest | | | | life' portrays the fierce loyalty the people |
| Caribbean islands, Cuba is all you can dream | | | | have for its island. The Cuban national |
| of and a little more. Endless sandy beaches, | | | | flower is the butterfly jasmine, Trogon is |
| captivating culture, old-age architecture, | | | | its national bird, and the royal palm is its |
| friendly locals, delicious cuisine, it is a | | | | national tree. |
| place you would not want to leave. Cuba | | | | |
| consists of the main island, the Isle of | | | | Think of a land with 6700 species of plants, |
| Youth and about 4,195 keys commonly known as | | | | 14,000 species of invertebrates and 650 |
| cayos. It is 140 kilometers from the Bahamas | | | | species of vertebrates. Think Cuba. Hidden |
| and 180 kilometers from Florida. Cuba's | | | | within its enchanting forests, arid mountains |
| 11,200,000 inhabitants predominantly speak | | | | and lush plains there is a plethora of |
| Spanish. Journey with us as we take you down | | | | wildlife unique to this part of the world. It |
| the alleys, past the favorite haunts and | | | | is a hikers dream come true, as the winding |
| experience with us the true magic of this | | | | trails reveal over 350 species of birds. Cuba |
| virgin holiday destination. Join us as we | | | | has four mountain ranges and Turquino (1,974 |
| rediscover Cuba's past, revel in its present | | | | meters) is the country's highest peak. |
| and predict what lies ahead. | | | | |
| | | | Comfortable cotton is recommended for Cuba's |
| History has recorded that Cuba was originally | | | | warm climate. Although the average |
| called Cubanascnan. Christopher Columbus | | | | temperature hovers around 25.5ºc, the |
| called it Juana. Colonization was credited to | | | | average relative humidity is 78%. Depending |
| a Spanish soldier Diego Velázquez who | | | | upon the season, a raincoat and an umbrella |
| established Baracoa in the year 1511. With | | | | may come in handy too! Cuba is full of |
| his success he went on to establish Santiago | | | | must-see places. From the plantations of |
| de Cuba in 1514 and Havana in 1515. Thus | | | | Cuba's Pinar del Rio province to the Varadero |
| began the era of the Spanish rule. The 1830s | | | | beach, from the Great Natural Park of |
| sparked the independence movement, which | | | | Montemar to Cienfuegos- The Southern pearl, |
| gained momentum after 1886 when slavery was | | | | the country is brimming in tourist |
| abolished. Cuba's history has seen several | | | | attractions. |
| phases. Some of great success and some of | | | | |
| great loss. It has traveled many roads but | | | | Travel with us through these pages, as we |
| has never lost focus on its final | | | | give you a glimpse of a country that has so |
| destination. This desire to triumph past | | | | much to offer that Christopher Columbus |
| persecution and revolt has succeeded in Cuba | | | | called it the Pearl of the Caribbean. Meet |
| being a free country today. | | | | the people at the bustling market places, |
| | | | enjoy the aroma of authentic Cuban cuisine |
| The spirit of Cuba is well reflected in its | | | | and take in the sheer splendor of this scenic |
| anthem. The phrase 'do not fear a glorious | | | | paradise. |