Cuba
DESTINATIONS Canada Offices
Cuba Tourist Board
Note: This brochure has been published for distribution in the USA and CANADA. Travel to Cuba from the USA requires permission from the US State Department.
www.cubatravel.cu www.gocuba.ca
Cuba is the largest of the Caribbean islands and part of the Spanish Caribbean. It lies at the entrance to the Gulf of Mexico, some 145km south of Florida.
Cuba offers everything from glorious sun, sea and sand to fascinating historical cities, untouched underwater reefs, towering mountain ranges, and breathtaking natural beauty. Havana, the capital, is a mix of old and new, and Old Havana is now a World Heritage Site, where many of the centuries-old buildings are being meticulously restored in their original style. Visitors can dip into one of the city’s many museums, to learn about its turbulent past.
Cuba is the ideal country to unwind and relax in, as well as
Did you know?
Cuba is the home of the modern rumba, actually of African origin, the mamba, the cha-cha-cha and the salsa
being unique and very diverse. Miles of beautiful beaches, a broad historical legacy, varied recreational options, nature tourism, events, health, water sports, scuba diving and sport fishing are all readily available. Add in Cuba’s unique keys and especially its hospitable and cheerful people, and it’s little wonder that Cuba attracts more and more visitors. As well as its natural attractions, unique vegetation and sandy beaches, Cuba is notable for the conservation of its architectural and historical heritage.
Hidden gem
Take an excursion to Topes de Collantes, a perfect setting for health tourism with waterfalls, pools and well-marked ecological trails.
Caribbean Challenge
Viñales in western Cuba is the island’s prime eco-tourist destination, and offers hiking, bird-watching, mountain biking, cave exploration and rock climbing.
1200 Bay Street, Suite 305, Toronto, ON M5R 2A5, CANADA Tel: 416-362-0700 Fax: 416-362-6799
info@gocuba.ca
Cuba Tourist Board
2075, rue University, bureau 460 Montreal, PQ H3A 2L1, CANADA
Tel: 514-875-8004 Fax: 514-875-8006
montreal@gocuba.ca
What’s Hot
Havana has a vibrant nightlife with lots of bars, live music, dancing and cabaret
Photos courtesy of Cuba Tourist Board
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Size: 42, 804 square miles Currency: Cuban peso Dialing code: 011 53 Population: 11,822,800 Main city: Havana
Language: Spanish Local beer: Cristal and Bucanero Dish of the Day: Roast pig (cooked over an open fire and marinated in salt, garlic, and sour orange juice)
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