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…
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…
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…
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…
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…