Travel ideas for Cuba - unique sights, worth Guinness records

It won’t be difficult to find a fabulously beautiful beach for an unforgettable holiday in Cuba. A wonderful option is the popular beach of Varadero. It is located in the eponymous resort town that became popular among tourists in the late 19th century. Covered with white sand, Varadero beach is one of the cleanest and most picturesque in the world. That was the reason for the resort to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Despite the enormous popularity, you won’t see a huge number of sun loungers at the beach. The reason is its unique white sand, which even in the midst of a hot day is comfortably warm. Thus you can sunbathe just lying on the sand. There are several large hotels at the coast. Their employees carefully watch over the purity of the coast.
One of the most popular Cuban beaches is sure to please tourists who like to rest in a busy and crowded ambience. Right on the coast, they may find great souvenir stalls, as well as several cafes and equipped playgrounds. Various exciting entertainment options, including traditional walks on a catamaran and romantic cruise on a yacht along the coast, are offered to vacationers. The resort of Varadero is considered ideal for family holidays because its shallow sandy beach always warms perfectly. ... Complete sights collection

Those who love exploring the historical sights more than natural ones, definitely have to go to Havana. The historic center of the city houses an incredible amount of historical and cultural attractions. The very first settlement on the site of the Old Town was founded by the Spaniards in the early 16th century. The center of the historic district of Havana is the Malecon. It was founded in 1902; the length of the promenade is about 5 km. This is where the most prestigious hotels in the city, popular casinos and restaurants, as well as some amazing monuments and an observation tower of the 18th century are situated.
La Cabana fortress complex remains the leader among the most visited historic sites in Havana. It was built in the second half of the 18th century. It has been perfectly preserved after more than 200 years. Now, the complex is converted into the park with great historical museums. The Cathedral of Havana deserves special attention among the religious attractions. That’s a spectacular monument in the Baroque style. Its design was created by the world famous French artists. Some masterpieces were managed to be kept intact to the present day.
Fans of the theater art will be interested to visit the Gran Teatro de La Habana, which in addition to theater stages, has a concert hall and several marvelous galleries. Tourists who can’t imagine vacations without tours to museums should definitely visit the Museum of the Revolution, located in the former presidential palace, as well as the Napoleon Museum that houses an amazing collection of emperor’s personal belongings. ... Complete sights collection

You can visit the museum in the capital of Cuba. It is dedicated to the national hero, writer, and public figure Jose Marti. He died during the battle with Spanish troops in 1885. It is dedicated to a national hero. The museum is located in a beautiful 19th-century building. His mother and children lived in this house for a long time after the death of the poet. The entire house was purchased by the city authorities in 1901. The opening of the museum dedicated to Jose Marti took place much later, in 1925.
The building has been completely restored. You can see antique furniture, works of art, and unique historical artifacts among his cabinets today. For example, an inkwell and a fountain pen made of ivory are stored here. They were used at the signing of the Manifesto of Montecristi. A significant part of the exhibition presents the personal belongings of the national hero, including a small penknife. It was found in his pocket after his death. Another valuable artifact is an art album with wishes. Friends presented it to the writer's wedding.
The museum's collection of exhibits is so large that it occupies the entire restored building today. A local journalist named Arturo Carricarte is considered the founder of this museum. He personally began collecting items belonging to the country's national hero in the early 20th century. This journalist wrote a book about Jose Marti. Its publication was timed to coincide with the opening of the museum. Many unique exhibits are kept in the museum today. There is even a lock of the boy's hair among them. It was cut from Jose Marti at the age of four. ... Complete sights collection