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