Viva Expeditions Give 10 Reasons to Visit Cuba

Stunning scenery surrounded by beautiful warm waters, friendly locals, and the world’s best in cigars and rum are just some of the fantastic things awaiting you in Cuba, so now is definitely the time to pay a visit to this colourful Caribbean country, and that’s why they’ve compiled the top 10 reasons to visit Cuba.

 

1. Music

Filling almost every bar, home, small shop, street corner or beach in Cuba is a constant background noise of Cuban music. Of course Cuba’s best known musical export is the Buena Vista Social Club, who still tour today in almost their original line up. One thing you can guarantee is that no matter what time of day it is, you will be grooving your way through Cuba to the eclectic mixes of Salsa, Rumba, Jazz and Soukous.

 

2. Rum

The words ‘Cuba’ and ‘rum’ are synonymous with each other, and for good reason. To have a rum cocktail served by the hand of a Cuban will be a completely different drink to any you’ve experienced outside of Cuba. Birthplace of the Daiquiri, Cuba Libre and the iconic Mojito, so proud are Cubans of their rum heritage that they offer rum tours.

 

3. Vintage Cars

The streets of Cuba are a sort of moving museum, full of old 1950s American style cars, due to an embargo put in place by Fidel Castro in the 1960s. Even if you’re not a car lover, but simply love to travel in style, then this is definitely a top reason to visit Cuba.

 

4. White Sand Beaches

No matter what kind of beach you are looking for Cuba has it, with over 300 stunning beaches to choose from across its northern Atlantic Ocean coast and its southern Caribbean coastline.

 

5. Rich History

The legendary figures of Cuban history are what this nation is most well known, from the alliance of Che Guevara and Fidel Castro in 1955, to the revolutionary war in 1959.

 

6. Coffee

After all that rum you’ll be thankful that the Cubans make great coffee, and the first coffee plantations are now on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

 

7. Architecture

Architecture in Cuba is celebrated for its diversity, and photo opportunities abound when you explore the architectural history of Cuba, from old and weathered family homes, to extravagantly decorated mansions.

 

 

 

8. Cigars

What image epitomises Cuba more than one of a man with a cigar in his hand or clenched firmly between his teeth? This is because the best cigars in the entire world come from Cuba, and tobacco is their biggest export.

 

9. Weather

With waters that stay tropically warm all year round and temperatures between 20-35ºC, Cuba is definitely your classic Caribbean island.

 

10. Cubans

To top off all the wonderful virtues of Cuba, the best of all are the Cubans, a truly happy and hospitable people, so to learn more about Cuba please go to http://www.vivaexpeditions.com.