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