Also known as BBC Beach, Melancholy Rouge Beach is located in the northern part of Grenada, near the capital city of St. George, and is considered by many to be the best beach in Grenada. With its pristine white, soft sand and turquoise-blue waters, along with a fresh and natural surrounding environment, it has become the favorite beach for locals on vacation...
Havana Bay is located in the central-southern part of Cuba and is the youngest and most beautiful city in Cuba and the Caribbean. The layout of its streets is a model of neoclassicism, with each road exuding neatness and awe. The positioning of tall pillars on the facades of buildings and the structure of late neoclassical with a touch of eclecticism, along with the walls of majestic complexes...
The cemetery was built 20 years after the city’s founding, during the era when neoclassical architecture was in vogue. Tombstones featuring bas-relief portraits of siblings are true treasures. Many marble carvings are of equal value, including the famous folk legend of Sleeping Beauty. Numerous forged iron railings showcase the highest craftsmanship of local artisans from the last century. Today…
Lake Guanaroca is located southeast of the bay and originates from a Native American Indian legend. Today, it is abundant in fish and shrimp, and visitors can also spot flocks of roseate flamingos, seagulls, pelicans, Florida ducks, and manatees.
Located in the middle of the bay, Cape Carenas features an array of quaint French-style small fishing village buildings that stretch all the way to the foot of Castillo del Higo on the other side of the bay. The charming wooden structures boast the majestic presence of Cuban fortresses.
Valle Palace This luxurious villa was built in 1917 at the tip of Gorda and is a hybrid architectural style combining Moorish and Mudéjar influences. It has become one of the city's iconic landmarks.
The capital of Cuba, Havana, is located on the northwest coast of the island of Cuba. It serves as the country's political, economic, cultural, and tourism hub, with a population of over 2.2 million. The name "Havana" originates from the indigenous people who originally inhabited the area. It is said to be derived from the name of a chief of the ancient Taino Indian tribe, the Siboney, whose name was Habaguanex. In November 1519...
Lindamar Beach: Features a cave made of white rock formations resembling sea clams, stretching 5 kilometers in length. Mermaid Beach: The most alluring, beautiful, and tranquil beach, completely natural, located in the leeward northwest area with no big waves—truly a dream destination. White Beach: Surrounded by...
The debut novel *Treasure Island* by Robert Louis Stevenson, a representative writer of 19th-century British "New Romanticism," stands out with its unique, magical, and romantic flair. The Treasure Island depicted in his work is today’s special municipality of Cuba: Isla de la Juventud. It was formerly known as both Treasure Island and Pine Island. During the long four centuries of Spanish…
The Havana Malecón is a wide seaside boulevard that extends from the harbor street of Old Havana, stretching along the northern shore of the Caribbean Sea and bordering the city center of Havana to the south. Hence the name Havana Malecón. It serves as a place for strolling, romantic walks, sports, dancing, and folk music performances. It is also known as the Malecón Seaside Promenade or the Seaside Walkway...
Finca Vigía was Hemingway's home in Havana. It has now become a renowned museum, attracting numerous visitors who come to pay homage to the Nobel Prize-winning author. Just a 20-minute drive east of Havana lies Playa Santa María. It features an 18-kilometer stretch of white sandy beach, fine white sands, clear…
The Royal Army Castle was built between 1558 and 1576 and is the oldest fortress in Havana. For nearly two centuries, it served as the headquarters of the Spanish Governor's residence until the Governor's Palace was completed. Located at the Plaza de Armas and Port Avenue, the current exhibition hall of the National Museum is situated here.
Varadero is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, known for its stunning seascape that combines ocean, sand, sunshine, and blue hues. It is also a renowned tropical resort destination in Cuba. Visitors to Cuba often say, “You haven’t truly seen the beauty of Cuba until you’ve been to Varadero.” With its blue skies, white clouds, crystal-clear turquoise waters, gently sloping...
Finca Vigía was the home of Ernest Hemingway in Havana, the capital of Cuba. Built in 1886, Hemingway lived here from 1939 to 1960, initially renting the property before eventually purchasing it. It now operates as a museum open to the public. It was at Finca Vigía that Hemingway wrote his immortal masterpieces *The Old Man and the Sea* and…
Cespedes Square, also known as Arms Square, officially named Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Square, is one of the most liberal squares in Cuba. The...
Castillo de la Fuerza is located on the western side of the port in Havana, the capital of Cuba. It is entirely built from stone and is the oldest stone-built fortress in the Americas. In 1982, the Historic Centre of Havana and its Fortifications were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, with Castillo de la Fuerza being one of its most significant components. La...
The Partagás Cigar Factory is located in Havana, the capital of Cuba, near the Capitol Building. It is the oldest cigar factory in Cuba, and the world-renowned Habanos cigars are produced here. The Partagás Cigar...
The Cuban Capitol Building is located in the capital city of Havana and served as the government office building of Cuba before 1959. It now houses the Cuban Academy of Sciences. The Capitol Building is one of the most magnificent structures in Cuba, and the statue inside it is the world’s third-tallest…
The Museum of the Cuban Revolution is located in the Old Havana district of the capital city, Havana. Originally the ——, a symbol of Cuba, after the Cuban Revolution, the —— was converted into a revolutionary museum. The building housing the museum served as Cuba’s —— until 1959. Constructed in 1920, it features a neoclassical architectural style—majestic in scale and extremely luxurious in its interior décor…
Revolution Square is located in Havana, the capital of Cuba. It is both a square and an autonomous municipality with a population density of 13,469.3 people per square kilometer. Originally named Civic Square, it was renamed Revolution Square after the Cuban Revolution in 1959. The Revolution Square district extends from the square to the Malecón and all the way to the sea, covering an area of 72,000 square…