Situated 90 miles south of the Florida Keys, Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean. With miles of golden beaches, rich, colorful scenery and a proud cultural heritage this stunningly beautiful and exceptionally diverse country has been enticing visitors since Christopher Columbus landed here in 1492. For the sun, sand and sea lover, Cuba boasts mile upon mile of un-spoilt golden sandy beaches; for the more adventurous travelers, explore the mountainous countryside with sugar cane and rice fields and a fantastic coral reef, second only in length to the Great Barrier Reef. Whatever your reason for choosing this wonderful country, you couldn't have chosen a better time. Although tourism is growing, Cuba is largely un-spoilt and you can still escape from it all on a secluded beach far from the crowd. There is no doubt that the Cubans will ensure you will not only have a fantastic time here but will leave with fond, treasured memories and a little piece of Cuba in their heart.
Cuba, the Pearl of the Antilles, is the largest Caribbean island. Its beaches are unsurpassed in the Caribbean, its ethnicity is inimitable in Latin America, and their olden time is captivating. All this, and a superbly tepid reception from the Cuban people, formulate the island so striking to millions of tourists from around the world. It has more than 300 natural beaches of fine white sand and crystal clear waters. The most famous of these is Varadero; however, there are others to the east of the capital city in Holguín and Cayo Largo del Sur, as well as in the northern keys of Ciego de Ávila and Villa Clara. Three mountain ranges, two long regions of savanna and numerous valleys known worldwide like Vinales, Yumurí and Los Ingenios go all through the Cuban island. Waterfalls and cascades in beautiful rivers like Hanabanilla keep charming nature lovers.
Like Cuba's history, Cuban Architecture is rich and diverse, with strong contrasts mirroring the country's social and political past. During your Cuba holiday, you will see evidence of days gone by in the form of graceful old colonial buildings, while a sign of the times is reflected by imposing stark modern skyscrapers.
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