The “Labyrinth” City – Camagüey’s UNESCO-listed historic center was built with a deliberate, tangled street layout creating a unique urban “maze” of hidden plazas and blind alleys found nowhere else in Cuba. It’s fun to meander & explore! Underwater Grandeur – an ecological display of shipwrecks, coral formations and seasonal bull sharks. Cattle Country & […]
Camagüey is Cuba’s third-largest city and is unlike any other on the island due to its intentional maze-like layout, originally designed to confuse invading pirates. It’s a clean labyrinth best explored on foot or via bici-taxis. As “the city of churches”, it has the highest rate of Catholic churches per capita in Cuba. Also known […]
Located about roughly 2 hours from Camagüey, this is a sleepy little fisherman village with nice beaches, resorts and several great ecological features – one is the colorful sunken shipwrecks and the other – Nuevitas bay that offers a bull shark encounter! The second-largest coral reef in the world sits off the coast of Santa […]
Tucked halfway between Cienfuegos and Trinidad, Guajimico is a destination for those who want to disappear into nature. Its name means “The Place of Fish” in the language of the original inhabitants, and it remains a diver’s best-kept secret. It’s characterized by charming cabins set amid beautiful nature that is reminiscent of a European coast […]
Cienfuegos is a modern city with French flair that contradicts the cobblestones of Trinidad, just an hour and half away by car. Founded by French settlers in 1819, this port city is characterized by its wide neo-classical boulevards and aristocratic elegance. The Vibe: Sophisticated, breezy, and orderly. Architectural Icon: The Palacio de Valle, a gothic-moroccan-mudejar […]
Walking into Trinidad is like stepping back into 1850. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this Spanish city was built on the wealth of the sugar trade, leaving behind a legacy of pastel-colored mansions and winding cobblestone streets. Here, you’ll find horse-drawn buggies and open air markets. The Vibe: Vibrant, musical, and frozen in time, full […]
The province offers a mix of urban charm, pristine northern beaches, and rugged mountain escapes with Holguin city known as the “City of Parks,” featuring elegant colonial plazas and a thriving art scene. The most beautiful and iconic landmark is La Loma de la Cruz that features an 18th-century cross that is a local symbol […]
The landscape of Santiago de Cuba is a living museum of the Spanish-American War, where the “Last Empire” of Spain met its end in 1898. After you walk the history on iconic land-based fortifications then take a unique opportunity to dive (or even snorkel) the remains of Admiral Cervera’s fleet including a half dozen warships: […]
Explore History in Santiago: Visit the Moncada Barracks, Revolution Square, and the historic Castillo del Morro. Stand on San Juan Hill where the battle catapulted Teddy Roosevelt and his “Rough Riders” to national stardom & propelled him to the governorship of New York and, eventually, the presidency of the United States Experience The Birthplace of […]
Guanahacabibes serves as a hub for international research cooperation. Initiatives such as the Mission Blue Hope Spot designation, supported by global ocean conservation networks, emphasize community involvement in coral nursery maintenance, invasive species removal, and beach cleanups. These partnerships draw scientific expertise and global advocacy to protect this unique marine region. Collaborative agreements with institutions […]
