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Tourism in Cuba is an industry that generates over 3 million arrivals per year, and is one of the main sources of revenue for the island. With its favorable climate, beaches, colonial architecture and distinct cultural history, Cuba has long been an attractive destination for tourists. "Cuba treasures 253 protected areas, 257 national monuments, 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 7 Natural Biosphere Reserves and 13 Fauna Refuge among other non-tourist zones."
Having been Spain's last, oldest, and closest colony until 1898, in the first part of the 20th century Cuba continued to benefit from big investments, creation of industries, and immigration. Its proximity and close relation to the United States also helped Cuba's market economy prosper fairly quickly. As relations between Cuba and the United States deteriorated rapidly after the Cuban Revolution and the resulting expropriation and nationalisation of businesses, the island became cut off from its traditional market by an embargo and a travel ban was imposed on U.S. citizens visiting Cuba. The tourist industry declined to record low levels within two years of Castro's accession to power. Unlike US, Canada normalized relations with Cuba in the 1970s and Canadians increasingly visited Cuba for vacations. Approximately one third of visitors to Cuba each year (in 2014) are Canadians. Cuban government has moderated its nationalization policies and allowed for private business since 2011. It also pursues revitalization programs aimed at boosting tourism. United States reestablished diplomatic relations with Cuba in 2015 and the tourism industry is expected to greatly benefit from normalized relations with US in the near future.
Coordinates: 21°30′N 80°00′W / 21.500°N 80.000°W / 21.500; -80.000
Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba (Spanish: República de Cuba ), is a country comprising the islands of Cuba, Isla de la Juventud and several archipelagos in the Caribbean Sea. The capital and largest city Havana is 365 km (227 mi) from Miami, Florida. Geographically, Cuba is considered part of North America. Culturally, it is considered part of Latin America.
Prior to Spanish colonization in the late 15th century, Cuba was inhabited by Amerindian tribes. It remained a colony of Spain until the Spanish–American War of 1898, which led to nominal independence as a de facto U.S. protectorate in 1902. As a fragile republic, Cuba attempted to strengthen its democratic system, but mounting political radicalization and social strife culminated in the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista in 1952. Further unrest and instability led to Batista's ousting in January 1959 by the July 26 movement, which afterwards established a government under the leadership of Fidel Castro. Since 1965, the country has been governed by the Communist Party of Cuba.
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President Obama called on Congress this week to lift the decades-old trade embargo on Cuba. U.S.-Cuban relations have thawed and tourism has increased, but it's still unclear when Americans will be able to travel freely to the nation that was historically off limits. As traveling restrictions are eased, Cuba may also not be ready to accommodate the onslaught of American visitors. Ben Tracy reports.
There are few more fascinating destinations in the Caribbean than its largest and most populous island, Cuba -- not least because it has been a socialist republic since the 1959 revolution, when Fidel Castro seized power. This last remaining vestige of state socialism, 90 miles south of Key West, Florida, was once the last stronghold of Spanish power in the region. Cuba's rich artistic heritage ranges from pre-Columbian cultures to the splendors of Spanish colonialism and the internationally acclaimed art of today. It is also a place of great natural beauty, with three magnificent mountain ranges and fertile plains where sugar cane and tobacco grow. And it has some of the best beaches in the world. A quarter of Cuba's 11 million people live in and around Havana, which lays claim to being t...
The most visible change in Havana since Cuba and the United States restored diplomatic relations is the number of Americans who have come to see the island for themselves. 160 thousand U.S. residents flew to Cuba in 2015. That's an 80 percent jump from the year before. There’s been a mix of politicians, corporate executives, artists and athletes all coming to build bridges and look for business opportunities. But mostly it’s the just plain curious. For the first time in more than 50 years an American cruise ship sailed from Miami to Havana. On May 1st the Adonia stopped in Havana carrying over 700 passengers. And as Correspondent Michael Voss reports, an increasing numbers of U.S. tourists are starting to travel outside of the capital as well. To places like the valley of Vinales – a...
Havana, Cuba Tourism, Havana, Cuba Vacation, Havana, Cuba Tours, Visit Havana, Cuba Travel Videos HD, World Travel Guide http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=World1Tube Havana City is the capital city of Cuba, and one of the fourteen provinces of the Republic of Cuba. Weather in Havana, Cuba ======================= Cuba has a tropical climate, with warm, humid weather all year long, though cold temperatures have occured in the mountains before. Being surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico, Cuba has warm water year round, with winter water temperatures at 75F, spring and fall temperatures at 78F and summer temperatures at 82F. See in Havana, Cuba ================= Museum of the Revolution and the Capitol Building. Visit a liv...
Business Insider recently sent three reporters to Havana, Cuba, to see what it's like to visit the country as tourists. As the restoration of ties between the communist nation and the US seems to be imminent, people are itching to fly down to Havana. While we had a great time, there are a handful of issues that American tourists should seriously consider before booking a flight. We'll have lots of stories about our adventures on the island, which you'll be able to find here. -------------------------------------------------- Follow BI Video on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1oS68Zs Follow BI Video On Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1bkB8qg Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/ -------------------------------------------------- Business Insider is the fastest growing business news site in the ...
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This video explains about 12 Tourist Attractions in Cuba. Cuba is a country in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba comprises the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud and several archipelagos. Old Havana, Varadero, Cayo Largo are top tourist places in Cuba. You can vacation to these best places to visit in Cuba. This list of attractions can be your references before you travel to Cuba. photo credit: Cienfuegos by James Emery www.flickr.com/photos/emeryjl/388606053 Morro Castle by Roger www.flickr.com/photos/24736216@N07/7112621015 The Che Guevara Mausoleum by Fabian und Katrin www.flickr.com/photos/hauptstadtbalkon/6982782729 Malecón by Rafcha www.flickr.com/photos/63470121@N02/5801784236 Baracoa by HYanWong en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:El_Yunque_and_Baracoa,_Cuba,_from_the_south,_tak...
Cuba has long been a sought after destination for Americans as well as travelers from all over the world. Travel with vlogger Mike Melendy into the communist country of Cuba to get a rare cultural glimpse of such a culturally enriching island Through engaging, raw, and candid interviews, we hear from the people of Cuba themselves and get a better understanding of how dire daily living is for many of them. Watch now and find out exactly what life is like inside this elusive country. WEEKDAYS | 5:30 – 6:00pm, 1-1:30am WEEKENDS | 5 – 6:00pm Sat & Sun (CST) A BlackTree Media Production Subscribe to our channel http://goo.gl/lVN14 Log onto our stream at http://goo.gl/74Ama Follow us on twitter @BlackTreeTV
Travel video about destination Cuba. Basking in the Caribbean sun, the island of Cuba lies between sun and socialism, rumba and revolution. Havana is the capital. In 1553, the Spanish conquerors designated Havana’s harbour as a collection point for ships loaded with gold and silver from the new Spanish colonies and named the settlement, San Cristobal De La Habana.La Bodeguita Del Medio was once Hemmingway`s local and nowhere else is the ‘Mojito’ mixed better: three year old white rum, lime juice, soda, sugar, ice and mint. Whether it be the Teatro Marti, the Old Tobacco Factory, the famous Bacardi house, or the Floridita Bar, everywhere there is a feeling of nostalgia. When the Daiquiri is served, one almost expects Fidel Castro to be sitting at the next table. Pinar Del Rio is a small but...
Jerry Sorkin discusses the Jewish community in Cuba with David Tacher. Ileana describes the importance of tourism to Cuba and what travelers can learn from their journey.
Street art is usually paintings or graffiti on walls. But one Cuban artist, Jose Fuster, has spent the past 20 years transforming a suburb of Havana into an open air exhibition covering his house and those of his neighbors as well as entire streets with murals, paintings and sculptures. CCTV America’s Michael Voss reports.
Since the warming of relations between the US and Cuba, there have been an influx of tourists to the country once forbidden to Americans. For the first time, US citizens can book flights directly to Cuba, and Cuba has already begun to change to fit its growing tourism. Celebrities are now visiting the island routinely, american beer sits on department store shelves, and a new crop of hotels and cafes aimed at American tourists has opened. Only time will tell if Cuba's aging infrastructure and austere government are prepared to deal with the consequences of US tourism. http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/31/travel/cuba-one-americans-view-of-change/index.html http://www.wochit.com This video was produced by YT Wochit News using http://wochit.com
People that are planning to go on vacations to Cuba, you should be aware that if you are a little exigent you can find some bad experiences in Cuba. Socialism and Tourism do not mix very well, and the level of conformism of Cuban people is way different that most tourist. Forget about Internet, communications are difficult, bugs are abundant, geckos, cockroaches, spiders, bedbugs. Clean towells can be a problem, different taste of the food, and some other difficulties proper of a third world communist country. The rest you are going to enjoy it.
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Punta Perdiz is one of a couple of options for snorkel and SCUBA along the Bay of Pigs in Cuba.
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Cuba is the pearl of the Caribbean Sea. Thanks to the colonial past, Havana - the capital - has plenty of palaces, nice mansions, cathedrals, strong forts, and shady alleys. On the streets the automobiles of the 50’s from United States create a huge contrast with the coaches. Trinidad is full of palaces built by the sugar barons, while Santa Clara is the town of the legendary revolutionary, Che Guevara. Guama shows us an Indian village and a crocodile farm, Varadero offers white, sandy beaches shaded by large palm trees and luxury hotels. In the Tropicana, the band is moving to a heartwarming music. In the famous bars, as the Floridita or the Bodaguita, we can remember Hemingway, and drink from the local rum or the cocktails prepared from it, moreover we can light a good Cuban cigar as wel...
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Sonidos y ruidos, imágenes y colores, olores y sabores de la ciudad más caribeña en el mundo: Santiago de Cuba. El santiaguero bullicio en vivo, en compañía de Carmine Salituro. Suoni e frastuoni, immagini e colori, odori e sapori della più caraibica città del mondo: Santiago de Cuba. Il trambusto santiaguero in presa diretta in compagnia di Carmine Salituro.
Today was our first full day in paradise! We are staying at the Hotel Colonial in Cayo Coco, Cuba. During the night we went to the disco at Tryp Hotel. Me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielllehayes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielllehayes/ Alex: Twitter: https://twitter.com/aleexdennis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexdenniss/ MUSIC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1r2h4XbmEU
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Amazing Secrets of Cuba [Secrets Of NAT] Amazing Secrets of Cuba - [HD Documentary] The Republic of Cuba encompasses more than 4,000 islands and cays; the main island is the largest in the West Indies. Since its discovery five centuries ago by Christopher Columbus, strategic location and agricultural wealth have made Cuba a coveted prize. By the mid-1800s sugar plantations were satisfying a third of world demand. Heavy U.S. involvement after Cuba's independence from Spain in 1902 was supplanted by an association with the Soviet Union following Fidel Castro's 1959 revolution. In 1961 Castro established the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere. Since then more than a million Cubans have moved to the U.S. Cuba's centrally planned economy initially brought dramatic gains in educa...