Travel Guide
Cuba
Cuba is an island country located where the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexio and Atlantic Ocean meet. Itโs made up of the island of Cuba, Isla de la Juventud and 4,195 other islands, islets and cays surrounding the main island. Cuba is well known for its vibrant culture, colorful cities, rolling landscapes and tasty cuisine. Cuba is home to several UNESCO Sites, including Old Havana and its fortifications, Trinidad and Valle de Los Ingenios, Viรฑales Valley and the historic center of Cienfuegos.
The country is also known as the โSugar Bowl of the World,โ as it used to have the largest sugar industry, though now in ruin. On my visit to Cuba, the overall mood was one of kindness and generosity layered with uncertainty and a quiet suffering. Time and time again, Iโd meet locals who had gone their entire lives without; a 60-something man whoโd never visited Havana even though he lived only two hours away, an adult woman whoโd never tasted a fresh jalapeรฑo and taxi drivers who could only afford to purchase gas on the black market.
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When & How to Travel
Best Time of Year
Dry season (November to April)
Visa Requirements
Tourist card or E-Visa required up to 90 days
Currency
Cuban Peso (CUP)
Key Phrases
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Hola/Adiรณs
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Sรญ/No
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Por favor/Gracias
An island uniquely divided into two parts: the Dutch side, Sint Maarten, and the French, Saint Martin. The north is known for its French culture, culinary scene and laid back atmosphere. Itโs also home to secluded beaches, mountainous views and hilltop forts like Fort Louis in Marigot, the capital city.