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Cuba is developing its eco-tourism potential, and one of the
prime spots for getting back to nature is at the Montemar Natural
Park on the Zapata Peninsula in the province of Matanzas (about...
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This historic section of Cuba's capital was founded in 1519, and
for centuries, was an important naval port of colonial Spain. Being
in such a strategic position, the city was targeted by pirates...
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Formerly the Presidential Palace and headquarters of the Cuban
government, the impressive building now houses documents,
photographs and artefacts pertaining to the Cuban Revolution, and
provides...
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One of Havana's grandest pieces of architecture, the Capitolio
is an important landmark and one of Centro Habana's major touristic
sights. Resembling the US Capitol in Washington, DC, the...
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The modern Bellas Artes Museum is split into two buildings
housing International and Cuban art. The Colección de Arte
Universal covers everything from ancient Greek artefacts and Latin
American...
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Built in 1791, the stately Baroque residence of Cuba's colonial
governors and former Presidential Palace, the Palace of the
Captains General stands as an impressive sight on the Plaza de
Armas and...
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Even non-smokers have to agree that a visit to Cuba would not be
complete without investigating the island's most famous export,
cigars. The art of cigar-making in Cuba is old and traditional,...
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Dominated by the imposing José Martà Memorial, the gigantic
square has seen numerous political rallies, and the podium in front
of the memorial is where important political figures like...
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Twenty-five minutes east of Havana are the Playas del Este, a
chain of sandy beaches stretching for six miles (10km) between
Bacuranao and Guanabo. On the weekends, they are generally packed
with...
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With 22 miles (36km) of sandy, white, palm-fringed beach,
Varadero Beach has often been referred to as one of the world's
most beautiful beaches. With some of the most amazing diving,
fishing and...
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This aquarium, located in Habana Vieja, features eight tanks
displaying some truly beautiful freshwater fish, along with coral
and other tropical species. Children will love the aquarium and
will...
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Offering spectacular 360-degree views over the city of Havana
from a telescopic lens located atop a 115-foot (35m) tall tower,
the Cámara Oscura is a great place to take the kids. There is...
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Ernest Hemingway may be an American by birth, but Cubans have
adopted him as their own - especially in Havana, where you'll find
memorials to his apartments, regular haunts, and even...
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A five-mile (8km) esplanade, roadway and seawall, running
between the harbour in Old Havana and the historically Russian area
of Vedado, El Malécon is the perfect place to start your...
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In April 1961, the United States (under the auspices of the CIA)
launched an attack on Fidel Castro's government, attempting to
overthrow it by securing the beach-head at Playa GÃron. The 'Bay...
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