Unlocking a blend of sun kissed beaches, beautiful lush landscapes,
family friendly atmospheres and unique culture/history could be highly possible
through visiting Cuba. There are ample of opportunities visitors could expect
while stepping into the land of Cuba, infact it can be more possible in order
to do some memorable things to do.
If you're a first timer to Cuba and completely have no idea what to
expect and what to do, don’t worry here we came with some of the brilliant
ideas for your upcoming Cuba trip. But before that as a backpacker you have to
take some glimpse about some unknown facts about this place.
Since Cuba is a slow pace and a nostalgic destination, visitors could
expect a distinct travel vibe and most friendly warm hospitality. It allows
every backpacker to indulge its rich Cuban culture. However, the country
exhibits low cost of transportations and vibrant food options, making it the one
of the most affordable travel destination in the world.
5 Best Things to Do in Cuba
1. Start from Old Havana
No matter what your travel plan is here in Cuba, we insist every
enthusiastic backpacker to start their journey from its old Havana. Exploring
old Havana would help much understanding about its some of the rich historic
heritages. Start your day by walking its cobblestone streets and visit Plaza
Vieja or Catedral de la Habana.
While you start discovering its streets and architectural buildings,
slowly you’ll realise that you’re amidst the world's most epic Baroque and
neoclassical buildings (Spanish architectures). If you’re going through its
historic values and significance much deeper, later it opened up its rich Afro
Caribbean traditions, great revolutionary history and century old cultures.
Most of its culture is positively affected by the salsa, song music and dance
scene and live music in plazas.
2. Take a Long Drive along Vinales Valley
If you’d like to enjoy a long drive and seek some natural beauty along
with driving, then we recommend you to travel along Vinales Valley. Its
brilliant Jurassic era landscapes and striking mogote limestone cliffs would
really make it easy to stop your car and take some epic photos.
Once you move forward there are vast acres of Tobacco farms waiting for
you. Often called “Vegueros”, it is a place where the traditional process of cigar
rolling took place, they almost made it by hand only. Besides that, your
journey is even more blessed to see traditional palm thatched houses and do
boat rides at underground cave systems.
3. Spend Time on Cuba Beaches
One of the bright features of Cuba is its pristine beaches. Beaches of
Cuba are often known for many reasons to visit, but most of its beaches are
adhered white sands, crystal clear water and beautiful sunset views, making it
an ideal location if you're a big fan of sunbathing, swimming or scuba
diving.
Varadero’s is the most developed beach in the entire Cuba, also known as
“Blue Beach” boasts a total of 20 km of shorelines where you can expect
activities like sailing, and snorkelling. Additionally, the beach is even home
to nightlife lovers, thanks to premier resorts and beach clubs. However, Playa
Pilar, another most visited beach in Cuba, welcomes visitors who are ready to
spend time in quiet ambiances or discover its barrier reef through swimming or
snorkelling. Try to visit Cayo Largo and Playa Ancon for more Cuban beach
experiences.
4. Kayak at Mangroves of Cayo Coco
Kayaking at Cayo Coco Mangroves is one of the perfect ways to unleash Cuba’s hidden marine ecosystems and to see diverse wildlife and bird species. Take a kayak from nearby resorts or rental shops and paddle through shallow waters along the coast. Once you start your kayaking and enter its mangroves forest, there are plenty of diverse wildlife roaming around you. Bird species like flamingos, herons and pelicans are more common species to find. Along with, region is an ideal location to see some fragile ecosystems with colorful fish species.
If you’re not confident about kayaking at these unusual places, you can
also book guided tours, where there are a number of guided eco tours and ocean
splash tours available to do your kayaking.
5. Visit Santiago de Cuba
Do not stop your things to do in Cuba expeditions until you visiting Santiago de Cuba. It is an hub of Afro Cuban cultural activity where locals try to
exhibit their culture to every visitor. They perform through dancing, playing
music and some sports activities like baseball.
When you clearly observe their rhythms and carnivals most of them are
representing revolutionary history and Afro Caribbean vibe. However, the Easter
Music scene and live son and trova music additionally give equal importance to
this Santiago de Cuba legacies. For more detailed information or part of this
event, then join Cubans and Visitors, it helps celebrate dazzling displays of
music, street theatres and dance venues.
Read These Quick Travel Tips Before Visiting Cuba?
1. Carry enough cash. Don't solely depend on your travel credit cards or
ATM’s since most of the Cuban’s destinations ATMs and Cards acceptance limited.
Both Euro and Canadian dollars are acceptable.
2. Bring toiletries and essentials.
3. Book your stay through valid platforms like booking.com or its official websites. If you are
good at Spanish or understand the local language, it is a good idea to make local
interactions about hostels.
4. Learn basic Spanish phrases. English less widely spoken on the
outskirts of Cuba. Try to use Google translator for better understanding.
5. Make additional data recharge. Wi-fi is limited here and the majority
of the internet is used through public hotspots, but it is not
recommended.
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