Where in cuba?

Question

Where in Cuba should I go, want a place that's good for me and my boyfriend, we both are 21 and enjoy a fun night out, but we also enjoy a nice adventure out during the day.

Suggestions anyone.. and I'm just asking about Cuba.

Answer 1

Jc22ny gave you a lot of  good info.  My suggestion for your first visit and your age would be Varadero.  There's lots going on in town which is right there, the beach is incredible and it's easy to get into Havana, a "don't miss," and there are dozens of resorts to choose from.  It's best to stay at no less than a three star.  Check the links below they will give  you lots of info.

Answer 2

The Republic of Cuba consists of one large island and several small ones situated on the northern rim of the Caribbean Sea, about 160 km (100 mi) south of Florida. With an area of 110,860 sq km (42,803 sq mi), it extends 1,223 km (760 mi) E–W and about 89 km (55 mi) N–S. Cuba is the largest country in the Caribbean, accounting for more than one-half of West Indian land area. Comparatively, the area occupied by Cuba is slightly smaller than the state of Pennsylvania. It is separated from Florida by the Straits of Florida, from the Bahamas and Jamaica by various channels, from Haiti by the Windward Passage, and from Mexico by the Yucatán Channel and the Gulf of Mexico. Cuba's total coastline is 3,735 km (2,316 mi). The largest offshore island, the Isle of Youth (Isla de la Juventud), formerly known as the Isle of Pines (Isla de Pinos), lies southwest of the main island and has an area of 2,200 sq km (849 sq mi); the other islands have a combined area of 3,715 sq km (1,434 sq mi).

Answer 3

Cuba has undergone a transformation since it first opened its doors to global tourism after almost three decades of isolation. Most noteworthy has been the rapid growth in private accommodation, the extensive network of casas particulares allowing the independent traveller the opportunity, not only to experience life more as it is lived by the average Cubano, but also to explore corners of the country that had previously been inaccessible or off-limits. Good news for the tourist is the growing choice of resorts and the number of new or refurbished hotels that are opening in towns across the country. While eco-tourism is still in its infancy and much of the island’s extraordinary natural beauty remains to be discovered, the Government is already making strides in the right direction.

Havana

One of the largest and most vibrant cities in the Caribbean (with a population of over two million), Havana (La Habana) boasts an old town which features on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Much of the money made from tourism is currently being pumped back into restorative works in the city and its buildings. The surrounding 19th-century district of densely packed, crumbling houses and narrow streets has its own appeal, as does the high-rise city center (Vedado), developed during the 1940s and 1950s when US influence was strongest. The most famous of the hotels here is the Nacional, still patronized by Hollywood film stars. Dating from the same period is Miramar, the leafy embassy district reminiscent of Miami. The sea wall, known as the Malecón, extends for 8km and is a popular meeting point for locals, especially after dusk. Havana’s best beaches, the Playas del Este, are about 20km from the center.

Havana is closely associated with the US writer, Ernest Hemmingway. One of his favorite haunts was the bar, La Bodeguita del Medio, only a stone’s throw from the city’s magnificent 18th-century cathedral. Overlooking the neighboring Plaza de Armas is the Museo de la Ciudad and the recently opened Palacio del Segundo Cabo, former residence of the Captains General, which boasts wonderful rooftop views. The splendidly refurbished rooms of the Museo de Arte Colonial are also worth a visit. The Castillo de la Real Fuerza is the oldest of Havana’s three forts. The Capitolio, modeled on the Capitol in Washington DC, was once home to the Cuban Government and is sumptuously decorated. The huge Museo de la Revolución occupies the former presidential palace. Outside under a glass case is the Granma, the yacht which brought Castro and the leading rebels back to Cuba in 1956. Guided tours of the tobacco factory (Fábrica de Tabacos Partagás) are also available. It is worth enjoying a relaxing drink on one of the Habana Vieja hotel rooftops to enjoy the views.Trinidad and the center

Cienfuegos is a prosperous modern city built around a fine harbor at the foot of the Escambray Mountains. Its 19th-century core was built with the help of French settlers from Louisiana, which explains why many of the town’s finest buildings are reminiscent of New Orleans. The main sights around Parque José Martí include the cathedral and the late 19th-century Teatro Tomás Terry, worth exploring for its florid interior. Closer to the harbor are the castle, Castillo de Jagua and the Palacio de Valle. Built in an appealing mixture of architectural styles, with Moorish influences to the fore, it is now a restaurant with a roof-top terrace that affords splendid views of the bay and surrounding countryside. Trinidad retains the atmosphere of an old colonial town, despite the influx of tourists. Founded in the year 1514, it was one of Cuba’s seven original towns, and the presence of many beautiful buildings dating from the 17th to 19th centuries accounts for its place on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Apart from the cobbled streets and the houses painted in pastel colors, the main attractions include the elegant Parque Martí and several museums in the colonial mansions, the best of which, the Museo Romántico, having been beautifully refurbished in period style. The Taller Alfarero, a ceramics workshop where traditional techniques are still used, is also worth visiting. Many tourists stay not in Trinidad itself but at the nearby beach resort of Playa Ancón. Mention should also be made of the Torre de Manaca Iznaga (50m/165ft), a lookout tower offering great views of the Valley of the Sugar Mills (Valle de los Ingenios) and the Escambray Mountains.

Santa Clara is a bustling city in the heart of an important agricultural region. Santa Clara is closely associated with the revolutionary hero Ernesto ‘Ché’ Guevara who captured the town for the Cuban revolution days before the resignation of the dictator, General Batista. Understandably, the Government promotes this lively town; it is also investing in the area’s other potential attractions, which include Remedios and the beaches around Cayo Las Brujas.

Sancti Spíritus has a laid-back feel and a good range of state and private accommodation. The bridge over the Yayabo River is made of stone – the oldest one on the island. Strolling through the sleepy streets while admiring the colonial architecture is the main attraction. The best example of the style is the Colonial Art Museum.

Santiago de Cuba and the east

Camagüey is one of the more heavily promoted towns of the island. Its attractions include a number of churches and museums and a thriving (and very photogenic) peso market. Camagüey lies in the center of a fertile plain, exploited for sugar. The unspoilt Camagüey archipelago is also known as Jardines del Rey. Within the natural park are some 20km of landscaped white-sand beaches, the best known of which are Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo, the latter a favorite haunt of Ernest Hemmingway who came to fish here.

Bayamo was the birthplace of the 19th-century revolutionary, Manuel de Cépedes, who launched Cuba’s struggle for independence here in 1868-9. Modern Bayamo is a delightful little town with one of the few pedestrianized centers on the island. From here it is possible to explore the nature trails of the Parque Nacional del Granma around the fishing hamlet of Cabo Cruz.

Holguín is familiar to most tourists for its airstrip, but the old colonial town is worth a couple of hours at least for its attractive squares and streets. Also falling within the province are the beach resorts of Guarda la Vaca and Esmeralda, both of which are well served with amenities.

Santiago de Cuba, 780km (485 miles) from Havana, was the island’s first capital. It owed this distinction to a superb deepwater harbor, the majestic Sierra Maestra Mountains forming a dramatic backdrop. Despite losing its primacy early in the day, Santiago was never eclipsed by Havana thanks to the French plantation owners and their slaves who arrived in the 18th century, turning the region over to coffee and sugar production. Santiago consequently acquired a cosmopolitan flavor that accounts for its cultural importance, especially in music – the Son originated here. In July, the town hosts one of the most spectacular carnivals in the country, which has even spawned its own museum. Highlights of Santiago’s old quarter (around the square, Parque Céspedes) are the cathedral, the Casa de Diego Velázquez, one of Cuba’s oldest colonial mansions, and the Museo Emilio Bacardí, which contains the rum magnate’s collection of antiques and fine art. Adjacent to the square is the Casa Granda Hotel, located adjacent to the square in the area, a favorite haunt of the British author Graham Greene.

The Moncada Barracks, where Fidel Castro and his revolutionary insurgents launched an abortive uprising in 1953, is the most visited sight outside the town center. After soaking up Santiago’s heady atmosphere, visitors should venture into the surrounding countryside. Excursions on offer include the Castillo del Morro, once an important fortress and now a museum of p****y with superb vistas of the surrounding countryside. The shrine to the Virgin of Cobre is housed in a magnificent basilica. This important center of pilgrimage was the focus of Pope John Paul II’s visit to Cuba in 1998. Baracoa lies between two bays on Cuba’s eastern tip and is one of the island’s most beautiful towns. Tradition has it that Christopher Columbus planted a wooden cross here after coming ashore in 1492. It was later transferred to the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption where it is still on view. Until the 1960s, when a road connecting it to the mainland was constructed, Cuba’s oldest European settlement was accessible only by boat. The town’s role as a former Spanish outpost is evidenced by its three forts, the Fuerte Matachín (now housing the municipal museum), the Castillo de Seboruco (now a hotel), and the Fuerte de la Punta (which now also houses a restaurant

Answer 4

I cant go to Cuba cause Im american but i live in Toronto and everyone I know has been.  They all seem to like Veradero for the beaches if you go to this site they have cheap deals to cuba but go to the resort reviews and theres a ton on Cuba resorts.  the reviews link you straight to trip advisor.  Always read the reviews that way you can get a feel for what the resorts are like from people who have just been there. http://redhotescapes.com/ the tips link on that site also has some good links for info too

Answer 5

Varadero or holguin