Experience a Taste of Cuba

Posted on May 28, 2009
Filed Under Caribbean

Cuba is a tropical paradise, rich in history and culture. Famous for its cigars and traditional foods, the top five tours in Cuba center around its greatest assets.

A tour of Cuba’s best dive sites will include Maria la Gorda. This dive features 18th century shipwrecks, black coral walls and several cave dives. Cayo Levisa is located about one hour north of Havana and it is famous for its sponges and large tropical fish. East of the Bay of Pigs is the Playa Giron dive site, excellent for beginners but sought after by experts for its sheer drop off and deep caves.

Among the hundreds of bird species that visit Cuba, there are twenty-one that are endemic to Cuba. During the breeding and migration seasons, the avian population of Cuba swells and the bird watching is excellent. Tours led by experienced naturalists make for a truly memorable experience. Wildlife is diverse and abundant in the forests and wetlands of the area, and the stunning landscape is unspoiled.

Cuba is famous for its cigars, and tours are available of tobacco farms and cigar manufacturing facilities. Enjoy a locally grown and rolled Habano on your tour.

Cuban food is spicy and delicious. Drawing on Spanish, Caribbean and African spices and techniques, a true Cuban tour would not be complete without experiencing the authentic cuisines of the island.

The history of Cuba is colorful and rich. Havana, the main city on the island as well as the capital, is home to many historic buildings and museums. Music, food and walking tours highlight the “old city” tours.

Tourism in Cuba continues to grow. Beautiful, historic and culturally exciting, Cuba is an excellent destination for travelers.