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|  Cienfuegos - The warm tropical climate of Cienfuegos, Cuba make it an ideal place to visit any time of the year. In a country steeped in Spanish heritage, this is Cuba’s only city founded by the French.The European influence can be seen in the wide, straight tree-lined Parisian-style avenues and the eclectic architectural presentation. Although Cienfuegueros warmly welcome tourists, this Jewel of the South is not dependent on tourist. Rather it has a business culture based on sugar cane, mango, tobacco and coffee. . . . read more
Havana Photo Gallery - When the Soviet Union pulled out of Cuba in 1991, the country went into an economic descent. A once thriving economy became stagnant and had to find new sources of revenue. The Cuban government turned to tourism. Today Cuba draws over two million tourists from countries all over the world and is a major source of revenue for the country. This photo gallery shows sites that tourists see in Havana, the country’s capital. . . . read more
 Manaca Iznaga Plantation - Hacienda Ingenios is one of only 13 remaining estate houses in Valle de los Ingenios (Sugar Mill Valley) that has survived hurricanes, twisters and the dereliction of humans. At its peak in the early 19th century, the valley was home to nearly 60 sugar mills that produced 16 million pounds of "white gold". The fertile soil, favorable climate of the valley and labor of more than 30,000 slave workers were perfect for growing . . . read more
Baracoa - Cuba's First City - Even though Baracoa had an auspicious beginning as Cuba’s first city and first capital, it was isolated from the rest of the island. Fortunately for current day travelers, that isolation caused the city to maintain much of its authenticity. Today Baracoa is a modest city of one and two story buildings and a population of around 80,000 residents. In recent years, tourists in search of the authentic Cuba have found their way into the city via daily flights from Havana, Santiago . . . read more
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