1.
WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT?
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean and boasts beautiful landscapes, a
brilliantly preserved history, and a diverse, lively culture.
Discovered in 1492 by Chrisopher Columbus, he fell in love with the island and its
setting; and it’s not hard to see why. Even today, Cuba is still rife with lush
vegetation, tropical rainforests, lengthy rivers, and stunning beaches.
Havana, Cuba’s capital is full of colonial heritage, with masses of cathedrals,
castles and museums, as well as a buzzing nightlife scene.
If you’re a fan of scuba diving, look no further! Even Cuba’s waters have their
own history – they are home to over 1000 sunken ships, often those carrying
treasures. Most of the time, you’ll be too busy looking at the 1000+ species of
fish and 60 types of coral – amongst many other fascinating wonders. There
are hundreds of scuba sites to choose from, but Jardines de la Reina is said
to be the best in the world.

2.
TOP PLACES TO VISIT
Havana: Havana is the bustling capital of Cuba, home to a vibrant and extremely
recognised culture of music, dance, and artistry. Book salsa lessons and
dance on the rooftops overlooking the city, or in the streets under the stars.
Santiago de Cuba: A hectic city with a Caribbean spirit, home to the must-see
annual carnival in July, and famous music venue Casa de la Trova. For more
history, you can visit Museum casa de Diego Velazquez, a mansion that
belonged to Spanish conqueror and first governor from Cuba.
Pinar del Río: If you’ve had enough of the fervent city life and fancy some
escapism, head to the Vinales Valley, a rural scene of flat-topped mountains
and a tranquil village community.
Varadero: As one of Cuba’s most famous beach resorts, this is the place to be if
you want to soak up the sun’s rays and warm your toes in the white sand –
it’s also an ideal place to stay, too, with more than 50 hotels across the strip
of Peninsula de Hicacos.

3.
WEATHER
Cuba’s climate is subtropical; its closeness to the Tropic of Cancer means the
climate is usually warm all year round. The island’s average temperature is
25.5ºC, with 330 days of sunshine a year, on average.
Cuba’s rainy season is from May to October, with the dry season between
November and April. The latter season may be best to visit for almost
guaranteed sunshine, but it in the low season, it doesn’t rain all day – and you
might see some remarkable storms! It also usually means the flight and
hotels will be cheaper.
If heading out between June and November, be prepared for the chance of a
Hurricane, which is statistically more likely to occur around this time.
For up to date weather in Cuba visit our partner site World Weather Online.

4.
CULTURE
Cuba is hugely diverse in terms of culture, having been built from
African, Spanish, French and Asian influences. The country is also
renowned for its artistic culture in literature, film, salsa dancing and
theatre, having produced major international figures in this area.
Cuba’s cultural events attract international celebrities, including the
Havana International Ballet Festival, the International Jazz Festival
and the Festival of New Latin American Cinema.

5.
IDEAL FOR…?
Cuba is ideal for anyone willing to immerse themselves in the
country’s vibrant culture and embrace its colonial heritage.
If you love music and dance, you can throw yourself into Cuba’s
salsa scene, or hit local jazz bars for a piece of the Island’s
immense talent.
Offering beautiful beaches, bustling cities and a variety of water
sports; it has something for everyone to enjoy.

6.
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