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Tourism Profile
Cuba is a country for beach and culture lovers. Because Cuba is an island, it has many beaches where all kind of activities can be done. Also many Spanish colonial architecture can be found on the island, as well as other remaining of the colonial time.
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Activities
| Hiking and trekking | There are terrific hiking and trekking possibilities on the Cuban island and the three-day trek over the Sierra Maestra from Alto del Naranjo to Las Cuevas, crossing Pico Turquino, Cuba's highest mountain, is a highlight for many energetic travellers. Marked walking trails, maps and professional guides are almost non-existent but local residents will usually guide you for just a few dollars. | | Horseback riding | Horseback riding is also popular among visitors, and special tourist ranches have been established at Baconao and Trinidad. | | Beaches and water sports | Cuba has nearly 300 white sand beaches. The ones in the south are warmer and more commercialised than those in the north. Snorkelling and windsurfing are available but finding equipment for hire can be a problem. Diving is popular with many reefs and wrecks to explore. The best areas are The Isla de la Juventud in the south and the 250 mile reef along the north coast of Camaguey province. Swimming with dolphins is available at Varadero and Holguin (2 places in Cuba). | | Surfing | The north-easterly tradewinds bring good swells between December and April, but surfers will have to bring their own boards as none are locally available for rent. | | Diving | Cuba is endowed with wonderful areas for scuba diving and the 30-odd dive centres across the country offer organised dives, courses and equipment for hire. | | Fishing | Deep-sea fishing is also popular in Cuba's waters. | | Havana | Havana is the centre of all things Cuban. There's an air of faded glory about the city; streamlined 50s and 60s American cars cruise the streets as the paint peels from the walls of almost everywhere. The city is lined with glorious Spanish colonial architecture, much of which is under restoration. |
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