By Sasha Wood on October 11, 2023
From the historic Sierra Maestra mountain range where Fidel Castro's rebels hid and organised the final coup against Batista's corrupt government to the paradisiac (and relatively undiscovered) Isla de la Juventud (Isle of Youth) which formerly served as refuge to fugitives, pirates and gangsters; one article recently published in El Pais explores ways in which to rediscover Cuba beyond the usual tourist hotspots.
By Sasha Wood on October 11, 2023
Underrated at times, Cuba's rural areas are some of the country's most stunning locations. Boasting exuberant biodiversity, majestic green hills, impressive cave systems, pristine rivers and sparkling waterfalls, Soroa and Vinales are sites within the island's northernmost province that all nature lovers will be thrilled to explore. If you are planning to join on this adventure, this guide could help you narrow down the top sites to see in just 24 hours.