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Santiago by Storm

Santiago de Cuba is a city on the far North-East of the island. It is a long way from the usual tourist hotspots like Havana, Trinidad, Viñales and Varadero. However this city is the birthplace of Fidel’s revolution and you can still feel and see this everywhere in the city. It is also ground zero for Cuba’s traditional Trova and Son (from which salsa was born) scene. For these reasons I decided I could not skip this city. Read the story of my Santiago day trip here. For the entire Cuban itinerary click here.

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City-Tripping Trinidad

Trinidad is Cuba’s colonial pearl. The city lies between some beautiful green mountain tops, filled with hiking paths and waterfall, and picture-perfect beaches. In Trinidad there is a little bit for everyone. You can visit sugar plantations with an old steam train, beach all day long and enjoy the wild nightlife. Even though Trinidad is a city it has a very cozy town-like feel to it. Find out how I spent my days in this paradise in the post below. For a full overview of my Cuban itinerary click here!

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Cienfuegos en el Cielo

Cienfuegos is a small city on the South coast of Cuba yet not directly situated at the ocean. A huge Bahia which is filled with the ocean saltiness through the small inlet near Jagua. It is not as picturesque as Habana Vieja nor as charming as Viñales, but the sunset over bay are incomparable. This make it an ideal stop on your way East to Trinidad. Find out how I made the most of a day and night in this city and get inspired. For my full itinerary click here.

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Venturing through the Valle de Viñales

Viñales and its valleys are the green heart of Cuba. The island has many fantastic nature to offer both above and below the waves but the spectacular views of the mogotes are not to be missed. It is also a hive of outdoor activities like hiking, biking, horseback riding, spelunking and many other fun filled adventures. In this post I’ll tell you how I experienced the Valle de Viñales. For more inspiration and a full Cuba itinerary click here!

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Havana Nights, Cuban Days

Havana truly is the heart of Cuba. Many other cities have played a crucial role in Cuba’s turbulent history but none as actively as the country’s capital. In this post you can read the report of my first and last days in the country. I tried to capture the essence of the city in the short time I had. For my full two week Cuba itinerary click here. You can also find a custom google maps there that can help you plan your visit.

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Cuba Two Week Itinerary

Cuba is a huge country and has a lot to offer for each type of visitor. I chose to backpack the island in two weeks. I soon realized that was not a lot of time but, thanks to recommendations of fellow travelers and locals I met along the way, I was able to capture the essence of this beautiful country in this short time period. Here you will find my cuba two week itinerary and short explanation per destination. You will also find links to stories of my experiences at each place and on the road. Enjoy and hopefully my experiences can help you plan your trip!

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