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