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Cuba Travel Guide K D

cture a beautiful Caribbean island, full of warm, hospitable people. Now, pour in some white sandy beaches, warm azure waters and add a dash of music. All these things are essential to Cuba's vibrant multicultural melting pot. Cuba is ideal for curious, adventurous travellers who are after something different. If this sounds like you, get ready to learn how to get the best out of backpacking Cuba. Cuba has a turbulent history, going back long before the 1959 revolution. This history isn't confined to Cuba's museums, memorials and mausoleums, breathtaking as they may be. It lives in the people of Cuba, a culture whose music, dances, food and people draw on influences from Caribbean, African and Spanish cultures. Cuba's natural beauty is just as captivating - whether you're lying on a soft beach under the warm Caribbean sun, taking in the lush forests and towering mountains, or swimming in natural freshwater pools fed by crashing waterfalls. All of this provides the backdrop for colourful cities and long nights dancing under the stars - it's no wonder Cuba is becoming more and more of a draw for adventurous travellers. Although it's great for us that Cuba is opening its doors to the world, it's important to remember that this is a place where real people live, the vast majority of whom are significantly poorer than the tourists who visit the island. Though tourism benefits the Cuban economy, it's important to be respectful and to make sure that ordinary Cubans feel the advantages of this industry, rather than just suffering the consequences. INDEXBest time to visit CubaCuba visaTravelling around CubaCuba accommodationIs Cuba expensive?Where to go in CubaThings to do in CubaCuban foodCuban nightlifeCuban culture and customsIs Cuba safe?Cuba travel advice