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.
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.
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.
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.
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Trekking in Pinar del Río: The province of Pinar del Río is perfect for hiking and trekking since here the original flora and fauna of the island is well preserved. Together with Varadero and Trinidad, Pinar del Río is one of the most visited destinations in the country. It is full of interesting sites: it has the largest underground cave system in Latin America, the Soroa Botanical Garden with its spectacular Orchid Garden and the "Valle de Viñales" declared World Heritage by UNESCO, a peculiar valley of the island because of its mountainous formations, (mogotes). Everything is perfect for the enjoyment of an excellent vacation practicing the Hiking (Trekking).
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Make the most of your trip to La Palma with a dolphin and whale-watching cruise. Learn about these creatures from marine biologists and admire them as they swim in their natural habitat.
Skip the line and explore one of the most influential Mayan cities hidden in the heart of the jungle with an entry ticket to Palenque archaeological site. Admire the ancient structures and wildlife.
Experience the beauty of Guatemala from above. Trek from Antigua traveling through La Soledad village and on to Acatenango.
Embark on a family-friendly trip from Puerto de Mogan. Take in the stunning cliffs of Gran Canaria and snap some unbeatable photos and snorkel at El Perchel.
Explore Panama City from the top deck of a brand new open top bus. The flexible ticket allows you to hop-on and off to see sites such as the Bridge of the Americas, Bio-Museum and Casco Antiguo.
Experience the warm waters of the Sea of Cortes as you snorkel in one of the most beautiful bays in all of Cabo. Set off on a four-hour cruise with included snacks and an open bar.
Embark on a snorkeling tour aboard a 46-foot catamaran and enjoy an excursion specially designed for sea lovers. Enjoy an international open bar and appetizers during the tour.
Discover the beauty and power of the Pacuare river on this river rafting experience from San José. Paddle past tropical rainforest and encounter 38 rapids with your rafting team on a 30 km adventure.
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.
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Explore Morocco's Jewish heritage in Casablanca, Fez, Rabat and Marrakesh, visiting synagogues and historic Mellahs. Enjoy stunning landmarks and a blend of cultures on this 7-day Jewish Heritage Tour
Enjoy this full-day pass to Off Road Cancun, an ideal day for thrill-seekers. Ride on the ATV track, soar across the jungle on five different zip lines and shoot at zombies from your monster truck.
Travel the vast network of mangroves with an expert nature guide. National Park Marine Leatherback Turtles is home to Tamarindo estuary, being one of the largest of 127 mangrove forest in Costa Rica.
Set sail on a catamaran to witness the awe-inspiring migration of Baja's whales. Get up close with gray, humpback, and even blue whales as they glide through the waters
Live an amazing day on an exciting ATV tour in Puerto Morelos with round-trip transportation from Cancun or Riviera Maya. Enjoy thrilling ATV rides, zipline circuits, and a refreshing cenote swim.
Discover Puerto Plata's vibrant life on a guided city tour. Visit a rum distillery, explore Independence Park, and admire the oceanfront Malecón.
Enjoy a guided tour of 3 sites in Chiapas. Discover the Palenque Archaeological Site and learn about the Mayan culture and architecture. Swim at the Agua Azul Waterfalls and visit Misol-Ha Waterfalls.
Embark on an extraordinary helicopter journey over Punta Maroma, where the azure Caribbean Sea meets the vibrant coral reefs.
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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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