Attractions & Excursions

FIHAV2016, New Business Opportunities for Cuba

BY MERCY RAMOS, PHOTOS: JOSÉ MERIÑO

The 34th Edition of the Havana International Fair to be held from October 31st to November 4th is a key event for the development of Cuban trade. This year a record number of participants is expected with over 4,000 exhibitors from about 60 countries, which will give the Island’s exports high visibility.

Havana’s Antiques on Wheels

By: Ciro Bianchi Ross, Photos: José Tito Meriño

“In 1958 Cuba had the world’s sixth largest ratio of automobiles to inhabitants, preceded only by the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Venezuela and West Germany in that order.”

Cabaret Café

By: Ciro Bianchi Ross

The story of Cuba’s first cabaret or night club is set against the background of the Ten Year War (1868-78), when Havana seemed more like a garrison under siege than a city and its residents took refuge in theaters, bull runs and the circus for some light relief.

Cuba’s National Botanical Garden

By: César Antonio Rodríguez Photos: Alejandro Gortázar

With the passing of time, the Cuban National Botanical Garden has blossomed into an oasis for leisure, education, and exercise.

CAFE DEL ORIENTE. A Taster's Delight

By: Alfredo H. Valdés Photos: PL

In the heart of Havana's historic centre, blending in with the neoclassie style of its neighbours, there is a beautiful building housing the Cafe’ del Oriente.

Almost a Century Dedicated to Art. National Museum of Fine Arts

By: Xenia Reloba Photos: Roberto González

Three unique buildings with different architectural styles comprise the National Museum of Fine Arts, a Cuban cultural jewel that you should not miss when visiting Havana.

The House of Pedro El Cojo

By: Bejomi Photos: Francisco Fernández

It is said that the ﬁrst person who visited the area before the arrival of Columbus in 1492 was the Indian boy named Baconao who was skillful in ﬁshing, swimming and played batos game similar to baseball.

Kite Surfers in Cuba

Text & Photos: Alejandro Gortázar

The Cuban archipelago is made up of many small islands and keys. The Big Island, as Cuba is commonly known, is washed by the waters of the Caribbean Sea and embraced by tropical winds.

Trinidad, the Dream City

By: Maira Pardillo Gómez Photos: Garal

Place yourself in a four hundred year old city located in the centre of Cuba. Add such details as narrow cobblestoned streets, wide wooden doors, large windows, fountains in central courtyards, decorative railings, and brick red tiles, all lending a colonial elegance to the mansions and small palaces that majestically stand around you.

Jibakoba Village

The Jibakoba Village will offer its guests and residents exceptional recreational entertainment such as golf, horse riding, diving, sailing and eco-tourism as well as high quality cultural, artistic and musical activities. The hotel and residential world-class destination resort is located in a unique setting on 12.5 km2 (3.100 acres) and conveniently only 45 minutes from Havana and from Varadero’s International Airport.

Tourism and Law Cuba Plans 29 Golf Courses

By: Roberto F. Campos / Photos by Cubaplus

New legislation supports spiralling Cuban tourism and focuses on offer diversification. As part of this, tourism authorities hope to have 29 golf courses throughout the country within 15 years.

Guamá, The Precious Lagoon

By: Roberto Campos / Photos: Publicitur

The Laguna del Tesoro (Treasure Lagoon) enchants both Cuban and foreign visitors with its scenic waters and surroundings. The central focus is the Guamá holiday accommodation center.

Tarpon Paradise

By: Richard M. Ward

As anglers we all dream of one day finding a fishing paradise where boats are not competing for space on the flats, where fish abound and are totally uninhibited in taking flies. Clear blue skies, crystal clear ocean flats and you.

A trip of 500 Years

By: Rubén Rodríguez / Photos: Amauris Betancourt

Visiting Chorro de Maíta is like making a fantastic trip through time. The most important archaeological site in Cuba and the major indigenous cemetery of the Caribbean is on the northern coast of Holguin, 750 kilometres east of Havana.

Golf in Cuba

The long history of golf in Cuba has never been fully recognized internationally. Some Cubans can currently be found on the two existing courses [Varadero International and Boyeros Club of Golf Havana], but most of the golfers are foreign tourists or ex-pats living in Cuba. However, two more golf course resorts are planned: one in Matanzas and the other in Guanabo.