Page 12 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Cuba

10  INTRODUCING CUBA

DISCOVERING CUBA

The following tours have been designed to provincial towns, landscapes, historic sites
cover the best areas for experiencing the and coastal attractions. Finally, a one-week
many pleasures of Cuba, while keeping long- itinerary in the far east covers areas of both
distance travel to a minimum. First comes a cultural interest and great natural beauty.
two-day tour of the country’s vibrant capital, Baracoa, Cuba’s oldest city, is surrounded
Havana. Next, a five-day tour of Western by coconut palms, chocolate and coffee
Cuba gives you the chance to explore the bushes, and has 29 rivers running through it.
lush mountains and valleys of the western One-time capital and second city, Santiago
peninsula before relaxing by the coast. de Cuba is steeped in history and has a strong
These itineraries can be followed individually musical tradition, while Guardalavaca offers
or combined to form a week-long tour. visitors the opportunity to relax and enjoy
The country’s rich historical past is explored beautiful crystal-clear waters and pure white
in a one-week tour of central Cuba, which sands. Follow and combine your favourite
includes some of the country’s best-preserved tours, or simply seek inspiration.

Havana
Las Matanzas
Cayo Levisa Terrazas
Cayo Jutías Cayo
Soroa Santa María
Valle de Viñales
Golfo de
Pinar del Río Batabanó Bay of Pigs Santa Clara Remedios
Cienfuegos
Jardín Botánico Topes de
Soledad Collantes
Sancti Spíritus
María Isla de Trinidad Valle
la Gorda la Juventud Playa Ancón do los
Ingenios
Golfo de
Ana Maria
Guardalavaca
Key
0 km 50
Five Days in Western Cuba 0 miles 50 Holguín
A Week in Central Cuba
A Week in Eastern Cuba Parque Nacional Playa
Alejandro de Humboldt Maguaná
Bayamo Baracoa
El Yunque
Santiago La Farola
de Cuba
Basílica del Cobre Costa Sur
Castillo
El Morro Guantánamo
Naval Base
(USA)
Five Days in
Western Cuba
• Zipline through the eco-
community of Las Terrazas
• Wander past steep mogotes
and green tobacco fields in
Valle de Viñales
• Snorkel the shallow reefs of
María La Gorda
• Sniff the perfect cigar at the
factory in Pinar del Río
• Admire 700 species of orchid Valle de Viñales
at the gardens in Soroa Surrounded by mountains and punctuated by dramatic rock formations
known as mogotes, this lush green valley offers spectacular scenery.
Wall mural in Havana

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