As a North American, I had always believed of Cuba as being a resort destination. This is where those on their holidays would spend a week at an all-inclusive beach resort, while laying on pristine sand as well as sipping endless mojitos. However, after returning from a 3.5 week backpacking trip to the largest island in the Caribbean, we now understand what it has to offer independent travellers: Everything.
Cuba is a mix of African, Latin as well as Caribbean cultures, all of which are interesting as well as all of which offer lively music, spicy dancing as well as lovely people. The landscapes variety from mountains to jungle to beaches, while the design in the cities feels lost in time. The streets of the colonial towns are bustling, while the rural countryside seems to stand still. The history of this nation is fascinating, while the struggles that the people deal with are extremely real. Although the sights may be incredible, satisfying the locals as well as hearing their stories will be a highlight of any type of trip to Cuba.
Our camera was overworked during our trip – we actually needed to remove off our memory cards a couple of times! Check out these 31 unique pictures which show an fascinating side to this photogenic country.
A graffiti-ridden wall in central Havana. Payphones are commonplace in Cuba, as the expense of utilizing a cell phone is extremely expensive.
A rust-coloured road leading to a bright blue house in the countryside of Viñales.
A friendly street game of Dominoes in Cienfuegos – no cheating!
Camagüey is understood as being Cuba’s Catholic Soul. numerous cathedrals as well as churches can be discovered around the city. This is the gothic style Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral.
The stunning Playas del Este beach is just a 20 minute bus trip outside of Havana.
A cycle taxi rests against the curb in Trinidad. This is one of the more prominent modes of transport.
Pastel coloured buildings line the streets of Camagüey.
Men hanging out on the streets of central Havana.
The sun setting behind the mogotes in Viñales. discover your own personal to watch this colouful display.
Cannonballs resting in perfect formation at the Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña in Havana.
An at-home business. This guy was deaf as well as offered popcorn on the street, just outside of his front door.
Wood brick street in Old Havana, the only staying street of its kind in the country.
An empty street lit up at night in Camagüey .
Tobacco leaves drying from the ceiling of a barn in Viñales.
A night of Flamenco dancing, poetry reading as well as Spanish cuisine in Cienfuegos.
A cycle shipment owner takes a break in Camagüey .
Colourful paintings in Trinidad.
A game of football on the streets of central Havana.
Dried-up mangroves on the shores of Cayo Jutias.
Live music on the streets of Old Havana.
A gift for Mother’s Day in Camagüey.
A friendly guy in the countryside surrounding Viñales town.
Theatre street in Camagüey.
A typical fruit & vegetable market in central Havana.
A peso shop in central Havana selling guarapo juice (sugar cane) for 1 peso ($0.04) a glass. Cold, affordable as well as refreshing.
Reflections on the water in Cienfuegos.
Fishing along the Malecon in Havana.
An outside symphony in Parque Ignacio Agramonte Plaza in Camagüey.
In a cloud of cigar smoke at a tobaCCO Farm i Viñales.
Tidlig morgen kaffe i Trinidad i en peso -butik.
Spiller til tip langs Malecon i Havana.
Klar til at gå?!
Med rejsebegrænsninger for amerikanske borgere, der letter, taler mange mennesker nu om denne ø -nation, der ligger kun 530 kilometer væk fra kysten fra Miami. Hvis alt det brummer om Cuba såvel som disse 31 billeder ikke får dig til at besøge, vil intet! Jeg håber, du nød at se en side mere af Cuba, en, der ikke inkluderer de typiske billeder af traditionelle 1950’ers biler og lastbiler (selvom vi også fotograferede dem!) Fortæl os, hvilken der er dit yndlingsskud i kommentarerne herunder?
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