When we mentioned that we would be visiting Baracoa, our Cuban friends would rave about its stunning beauty and untouched wilderness, with many proclaiming it is their favorite region of the island. So it was with high expectations that we visited our last destination in Cuba. We are pleased to announce that Baracoa did not…Continue reading Cuba – Baracoa
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Cuba – Santiago
Santiago is a happening city, and we were lucky enough to visit during the colorful Fiesta del Fuego (also called Fiesta de Caribe), which is held annually at the beginning of July (3-9 July). To our surprise, it was hard to research the festival prior to our arrival, but once on the ground, we were…Continue reading Cuba – Santiago
Cuba – Camaguey & Bayamo
We visited Camaguey and Bayamo strictly on the advice of past visitors sharing their experiences on travel forums. We didn’t know much about either city, but felt that two days were warranted for Camaguey, while one day would be sufficient for Bayamo. Getting to both cities was easy as they are on the Viazul bus…Continue reading Cuba – Camaguey & Bayamo
Cuba – Trinidad
Trinidad’s maze-like cobble stoned streets lined with pastel hued houses, barefoot boys playing soccer, trovadores belting out rhythmic tunes, and awed camera toting tourists soaking it all in will forever be etched in our memories. What a magical place! We were lucky enough to be in Trinidad during the Fiestas Sanjuaneras, with time to spare…Continue reading Cuba – Trinidad
Cuba – Vinales & Cienfuegos
After spending several days in Havana, it was time to move on. The second leg of our Cuba journey was a trip to Vinales, where we were mesmerized by its stunning natural beauty, followed by a stop in Cienfuegos (on our way to Trinidad). Vinales is home to one of our favorite casa particulares (Lucilo…Continue reading Cuba – Vinales & Cienfuegos