We may think that Christmas holidays are currently unrelated to the religious holiday, however, we would be wrong. Elements such as stars, found in many decorations, angels or shepherds are closely related to the birth of the child Jesus. Therefore, it is normal that in many non-Christian countries the Christmas party is not celebrated, since for them on December 25 does not mean a relevant celebration in their calendars. However, there are also some countries which had celebrated the Christmas holiday, perhaps due to the colonization and immersion of religious beliefs in this area, but that over the years has been losing tradition.
A very attractive route to get to know Havana is through its most emblematic neighborhoods. For architecture lovers, that route can also be very interesting. The neighborhoods show the mixture of styles and influences that make up Cuban architecture and culture, where Spanish, Arabic, Italian, Greco-Roman, French or North American come together. They contain within themselves picturesque and striking elements, an attractive architecture and various activities for the enjoyment of locals and visitors.
Discover the beauty of its landscapes, through the following selection of the best tourist places in Cuba, spectacular scenarios among paradisiacal beaches, colonial cities, mangrove forests and Caribbean islands.
Cuban Christmas Eve is a great fiesta in the rhythm of reggaeton and salsa instead of Christmas carols. The snow does not creak underfoot, no one is queuing for a carp or Christmas tree, and the smell of roasting pig hovers in the afternoon heat throughout Havana. Holidays and New Year's Eve in Cuba look completely different than ours. And yet you can find many similarities. It is primarily a family, warm atmosphere and joyful fun until dawn on New Year.
Drastic turning point in Cuba. In view of the fact that a large part of the population continued to live their lives with little change despite the measures taken so far to confront the coronavirus -measures that appealed above all to self-control and individual conscience, without obligatory quarantines or prohibitions to go out into the streets-, the government announced this Monday a package of radical actions aimed at halting the spread of Covid-19 on the island.
Havana, the Cuban capital, considered wonder city and that is celebrating its 500th Anniversary, is getting ready to host once again the XXII Habanos Festival. The biggest international event for lovers of the world’s best tobacco, the Habano, will be held from 24 al 28 de February 2020. Enthusiasts of this unique product from all corners of the world will participate in a Festival that will see the San Cristóbal de La Habana, Hoyo de Monterrey and Trinidad brands taking centre stage.
The bride and groom, according to their economic possibilities, give each other cards or any other kind of entertainment to celebrate and celebrate that day. They also do it and exchange messages, friendships and friends. Many even give an engagement ring to their partner.
On your trip to Cuba visit the beautiful city of Varadero. Located in the province of Matanzas, about two hours from Havana-Cuba, is considered the closest point to the United States, bordering the city of Florida.
Varadero is considered the most important sun and beach destination in Cuba. Its main natural heritage can be appreciated in the paradisiacal coastline of more than twenty kilometers along its coast, where a strip of fine white sand combines in a fascinating way with the spectacular turquoise waters of the Caribbean.
Spend the day discovering the luscious landscapes of Tortuguero National Park. Explore this vibrant rainforest, see native wildlife in its natural habitat, learn about the local ecosystem, and enjoy a delicious Costa Rican breakfast and lunch.
Explore the beautiful city of San Jose on a guided walking tour through busy streets. See the bustling Central and Borbon markets, and peaceful parks. Learn how to make plantain empanadas with locals.
Have a traditional breakfast, join a guided tour to the colorful city of Guatapé, take pictures in the views from El Peñol Rock, enjoy a buffet-style lunch, take a boat trip around the lake, and swim.
Sail through the Janía Natural Park on a cruise aboard a glass-bottom boat. Spot dolphins and whales and peer below the water through the underwater viewing deck.
Discover Buenos Aires at your own pace with a fantastic 48-hour hop-on hop-off tour bus ticket. Experience the thrill of Argentinian soccer with tickets to the River Plate and Boca Junior museums.
Discover the real history behind the pirates of Cartagena on a sunset cruise. Admire stunning waterfront views of the bay while sipping delicious cocktails from the select open bar.
Discover the hidden gems of Sal Island while driving a 1000cc buggy. Follow a local guide to uncover the Island's highlights on this tour that is the perfect mix of adrenaline and knowledge.
Embark on an off-road adventure and discover the hidden beauties of the south. Cruise along the most beautiful beaches, through the deserts, and past the natural reserve of Sal onboard a 1000cc buggy.
Enjoy the varied attractions Cartagena's islands have to offer. From historical landmarks to a bioluminescent plankton show at nighttime, every stop of this 5 island tour is filled with magic.
Visit the most significant attraction of Higüey on a guided tour, highlighted by the Basilica Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia. Walk through the city and enjoy a panoramic view of the municipal market
Join a buggy tour from Costa Teguise and discover the incredible scenery of northern Lanzarote. Ride to the tallest peak on the island, Peñas del Chache on this exciting off-road tour.
Explore the Dominican Republic's interior and discover the authentic Caribbean. See local cocoa groves and chocolate manufacturing, and enjoy coffee in a country house, markets, and a cigar factory.
Discover graffiti and urban art in Bogotá's La Candelaria district on a guided walking tour. Learn about the cultural context behind the art, its history, and the challenges artists face today.
Drive a buggy, ATV, or a VIP Buggy through jungle trails, explore an amazing cave, visit a typical dominican house, virgin Macao Beach. Enjoy adventure, and free pick-up for an unforgettable ride!
Discover the spectacular landscapes of northern Fuerteventura in a buggy. Enjoy driving on and off-road in the island's best buggies.
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Artemis is a new province on the island of Cuba located west of Havana. This province was constituted after the territorial division of the old province of Havana that surrounded the capital in the provinces of Artemisa and Mayabeque.
Camagüey is the easternmost province, with the largest area and flattest in the center of the island of Cuba. It has few mountainous groups and is flanked by the two largest archipelagos in the country: to the north, Sabana-Camagüey and, to the south, Jardines de la Reina. Both still retain virgin areas in which to seek tranquility. The climate does not vary excessively throughout the year, the average annual temperature is 24.7 ºC.
In the 19th century, immigrants from Haiti, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Barbados arrived in the province, bringing with them an immense variety of cultural curiosities such as the cricket of Baraguá, the voodoo of Venezuela, the country of Majagua or the fireworks of Chambas. Thanks to all these peculiarities, these immigrants made Ciego de Ávila one of the most peculiar provinces of Cuba.
The city of Cienfuegos, which was founded in 1819 in Cuba, retains a fairly homogeneous urban core in terms of architecture, full of classic facades and slender columns that provide an environment reminiscent of nineteenth-century France in which it was inspired. In fact, the city was founded by a French emigrant (Don Luis D’Clouet).
Its wild nature and its geographical location do not place it in the first place in the list of places to visit, although it is worth enjoying its rugged landscape, its santeria and the authenticity of the Cuban street dances that are held every Saturday. in the city, as if it were a ritual. The music of the organs at night and the appetizing smell of food float in the Caribbean night.
Guantanamo province is the most eastern of Cuba. It is characterized by having a mountainous surface that caused the isolation of the rest of the island for more than four centuries. Known for the establishment of the American Naval Base in the town of Caimanera in 1902, this beautiful territory has great and impressive places to enjoy an unforgettable vacation.
Havana, capital of Cuba, is a city full of paradoxes and contradictions, whose main attractions are the beauty of its historic center, its exceptional architecture, the revolutionary and Cuban iconography (from El Malecón to the Plaza de la Revolución, passing through La Giraldilla) and its wide cultural offer. The history of Havana is really fascinating, and in it you will find interesting museums, impressive restoration projects, and a magnificent musical culture that ranges from street music to cabaret.
Holguín province is the third largest in Cuba and over the years it has become one of the main industrial areas of the island. The beauty of its fields and beaches have made this province the third tourist center of the country. Holguín covers throughout the different municipalities that compose it imposing natural parks, such as the Christopher Columbus Natural Park, which, in turn, collects perfect natural enclaves for ecotourism such as the Bariay Monument National Park or the Naranjo Bay Park.
Isla de la Juventud is a very special municipality in Cuba that is located in the south of the island. Until 1978 it was called Isla de Pinos, but by decision of the National Assembly of Popular Power and announced by President Fidel Castro, the island adopted its new name in honor of the thousands of young people who studied there and collaborated in the development and the reconstruction of the island after Hurricane Alma in 1966.
Las Tunas, name derived from the characteristic vegetation of the area, is not an excessively large or popular province. Considered the eastern part of Cuba, closer to Haiti than to Havana, the one known as the "Balcony of the East" also has its own charm. Its history and folklore are in every corner of this region more rural than other areas of Cuba, but for this reason much more welcoming.
Matanzas is the second largest province in Cuba behind Havana and one of the most contributing to the economic development of the island. It is located in the western region of Cuba and, except for the highlands of the northwest and center of the province, the entire surface of Matanzas is flat. With a tropical climate almost all year round, it attracts many tourists who arrive in search of sun and beach, since Matanzas contains one of the most precious pearls in Cuba, Varadero.
Mayabeque is the smallest province of Cuba. It is a productive place, where citrus, tobacco, wine grapes and cane sugar are especially grown for Havana Club rum, whose distillery is also found in this province. Tourists, mostly Cubans, travel here attracted by its beautiful sandy beaches and the Jibacoa Beach resorts, which offers beachside accommodation at a much more affordable price than in Varadero.
Pinar del Río is the province with the most protected areas in all of Cuba, as it has two places declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, the Guanahacabibes Peninsula and part of the Sierra del Rosario; a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Viñales Valley and several natural areas full of excellently preserved flora and fauna
Sancti Spíritus is the only province in Cuba that can boast to house two of the first seven villas founded at the beginning of the 16th century by the Spanish forward Diego Velázquez: Sancti Spíritus and Santísima Trinidad. Today the historic center of Sancti Spíritus still retains buildings that show the wide diversity of architectural styles that enriched its convoluted urban framework for three centuries, among which the Main Parish Church, the Main Theater and the bridge over the Yayabo River stand out.
Santiago de Cuba is the second most important city in the Caribbean country. It is located in the south of the island and has witnessed throughout the history of important historical events since the time of the Spanish colonization.
Strategically located in the center of the island of Cuba, Villa Clara has always been the nucleus of colonizers and revolutionaries who disputed material benefits. The pirates were a headache during the first years of colonialism in the first city of the island, Remedios, which was later abandoned due to a large fire. But his demography grew again with the arrival of Canarian settlers who brought their agricultural knowledge to tobacco plantations.
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