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CAYO LEVISA<br />
PINAR DEL RIO<br />
MARIA LA<br />
GORDA<br />
LA HABANA VARADERO<br />
ISLA DE LA<br />
JUVENTUD<br />
ZAPATA<br />
CAYO LARGO<br />
INTRODUCTION TO CUBA<br />
The largest island in the <strong>Caribbean</strong> and situated<br />
just 90 miles south of Florida, <strong>Cuba</strong> boasts<br />
spectacular scenery and a rich cultural heritage as<br />
well as some of the world’s best beaches with miles<br />
of soft white sand, lapped by clear warm waters.<br />
Steeped in the history of Spanish colonialism<br />
and post war revolution, the grandeur of <strong>Cuba</strong>’s<br />
rich history can be experienced in the vibrant<br />
UNESCO preserved cities of Havana and<br />
Trinidad which are virtually living museums<br />
of days gone by.<br />
Let us introduce you to some of the most<br />
spectacular natural scenery in the <strong>Caribbean</strong> with<br />
mountain ranges, deep valleys, fertile plains rich<br />
in tobacco, coffee plantations and large areas of<br />
preserved natural habitats.<br />
Enjoy the holiday of a lifetime as you explore<br />
this unique island. An exotic historical country<br />
of great diversity, <strong>Cuba</strong> combines all the<br />
ingredients to ensure an unforgettable holiday.<br />
CIENFUEGOS<br />
CAYO SANTA MARIA<br />
SANTA CLARA<br />
TRINIDAD<br />
REMEDIOS<br />
CAMAGUEY<br />
CLIMATE<br />
<strong>Cuba</strong> has a tropical climate, with no extreme<br />
temperatures since it is cooled by the gentle<br />
breezes of the trade winds. It has two very<br />
definite seasons: the rainy season (from May<br />
to October) and the dry season (from November<br />
to April). It boasts an average of 330 sunny days<br />
a year and the average temperature is 25.5<br />
degrees Celsius. The mean temperature of the<br />
coastal waters is 25 degrees Celsius in winter<br />
and 28 degrees Celsius in summer. The average<br />
relative humidity is 78%, yearly rainfall average<br />
is 1,515 mm. The driest months are August<br />
and December.<br />
GRANMA<br />
SANTA LUCIA<br />
GENERAL INFORMATION<br />
GOVERNMENT: COMMUNIST STATE<br />
CHIEF OF STATE: FIDEL CASTRO<br />
CAPTIAL: HAVANA<br />
LANGUAGE: SPANISH<br />
HOLGUIN<br />
VISA: VISA IS REQUIRED<br />
FOR AUSTRALIAN AND<br />
NEW ZEALAND<br />
TRAVELLERS<br />
CURRENCY: CUBAN PESO &<br />
TOURIST PESO<br />
RELIGION: CATHOLIC / AFRO CUBAN<br />
POPULATION: 11 MILLION<br />
CLIMATE: WARMEST MONTH:<br />
JULY 30�C<br />
COOLEST MONTH:<br />
JANUARY 21�C<br />
BARACOA<br />
GUANTANAMO<br />
SANTIAGO<br />
DE CUBA<br />
SEASONS: RAINY: MAY – OCTOBER<br />
DRY: NOVEMBER – APRIL