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Why you should visit Cuba ASAP

Cuba today is a lot like the vintage cars that drive its streets. These candy-coloured Chevrolets, Cadillacs and Chryslers are not only Cuban icons, they’re also a reflection of the contrasts that make Cuba such a fascinating place to visit.

Like its motor vehicles, Cuba is stuck in a time warp. At times beaten-up and timeworn, other times grand and lovingly restored. It’s a place where economic disadvantage has blossomed into cultural advantage.

No longer just a negative consequence of the infamous US trade embargo, Cuba’s classic American cars have been transformed into one of Cuba’s biggest tourist attractions, as has its shabby chic colonial architecture.

Cuba is full of so many wonderful, friendly people.

Ironically the lack of big business investment – resulting from the embargo – has helped to preserve not only these aesthetic cultural highlights but also Cuba’s innocence and authenticity. Something that has been lost from many other iconic destinations throughout the world.

Cuba’s raw and eclectic mix of African, Caribbean, European, US & Soviet influences is ever-present, making for a genuine and uninhibited cultural experience, unlike anything we’ve experienced before.

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Cuba is also beginning to experience a positive economic transformation. Loosening of local government restrictions on private enterprise has seen the emergence of innovative Cuban businesses such as cafes, bars, restaurants, casa particulars (where you can stay in restored colonial mansions) and more. Making the country an even more enticing place for travellers.

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Aside from its Spanish colonial architecture and classic American cars found in cities like Havana and Trinidad, Cuba is blessed with tonnes of natural beauty. Home to one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful beaches, Varadero is flush with beach resorts where you can relax while enjoying the whitest sand and clearest blue water you’ve ever seen.

For nature lovers, rural Viñales is a dream. Featuring a lush, verdant valley, limestone cliffs, hidden caves, hiking trails as well as coffee and tobacco plantations.

And for culture lovers, Cuba has a world-class arts scene. Walk the streets of Havana to see impressive sculptures and murals scattered throughout or visit some of the city’s epic art galleries including the Fabrica De Arte Cubano, which is a restaurant, bar, night club and art gallery all-in-one.

Stroll the streets of any town or city and you’ll hear the lively rhythm of that world-famous Cuban sound. Music so good that it will get any wallflower’s hips wiggling. You can hear it playing live at many bars, restaurants, cafes and clubs throughout Cuba while sipping on some of the cheapest and best cocktails you can find.

Cuba has so much to offer.

From colourful Spanish architecture and a lively art and music scene to serene landscapes and tobacco plantations. As vibrant and colourful as the classic cars that drive its streets, Cuba is a country full of contradictions and anomalies, whose economic struggles have only served to enhance its extraordinary cultural charm.

For all these reasons and more, Cuba is a place you should visit as soon as possible.

Thinking about travelling to Cuba sometime soon? Then start with our post on the Important Things To Know Before You Visit Cuba.

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