Holiday Travel Forum

Cuba,Republic of Cuba,one major country in Caribbean,is a wonderful heaven type small country.It resembles Caribbean islands in beaches.The same white sandy pristine beaches,blue crystal water,lagoons and enjoying on the beach.Cuba has population over 11 million.Currency is Cuban peso.Capital Havana,a large producer of fine tobacco exported to many countries.Cuba is not far from Florida,Mexico and much near to Puerto Rica.So on your way to Florida,then slipping south to Bahamas,you can have a short trip to Cuba.Mexico is west to Cuba.Cuba is actually in central of Caribbean region.Cuba had Spanish rule,so beautiful Spanish colonial architecture.The history of Cuba is different,varied and long.Various imperialistic countries came here,ruled,got freedom,again had cold war with US and current situation.US citizens will have problem going to Cuba as you need special license to go to Cuba.

 December to April is favourable time to go to Cuba.Christmas holidays should be avoided,as very crowded.Cuba does draw good number of European and other western tourists.The official language is Spanish,English is also spoken.Most people are catholic.Cuba as it is a country surrounded by sea,has moderate climate.Most of tourists should travel Havana,Santiago de Cuba,Trinidad and places like ‘La jungla de jones’,'Valle de los ingenios’-where there are ruins of quarters where African slaves where kept for work,working in sugar mills,another important agricultural product of Cuba.