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Cuba Travel Information


Cuba Flag The Republic of Cuba (Spanish: República de Cuba) is an island country located in the Caribbean Sea. It lies to the South of the American state of Florida, and consists of the the island of Cuba (Isla de la Juventud) as well as several nearby archipelagos.

As of 2008, Cuba had an estimated population of 11,236,444. The capital and by far the largest city, Havana (Spanish: La Habana) as of 2009, had a population of 2,141,993. Other cities in Cuba with populations of over 100,000 include Bayamo, Camagüey, Ciego de Avila, Cienfuegos, Guantánamo, Holguin, Manzanillo, Matanzas, Pinar del Río, Santa Clara, Santiago de Cuba, and Victoria de Las Tunas.

Capitolio National Building, Havana, Cuba
Capitolio National Building, Havana, Cuba Photographic Print
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Chinatown at Night, Havana, Cuba
Chinatown at Night, Havana, Cuba Photographic Print
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View Across Plaza Mayor with Old American Car Parked on Cobbles, Trinidad, Cuba, West Indies
View Across Plaza Mayor with Old American Car Parked on Cobbles, Trinidad, Cuba, West Indies Photographic Print
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Here are some books about travel to Cuba:

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Cuba (Country Travel Guide)
By Brendan Sainsbury

LONELY PLANET
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Cuba (Country Travel Guide)
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“Cuba is a continuing education. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, it confounds you with another brow-beating riddle. That essentially is its underlying attraction.” – Brendan Sainsbury, Lonely Planet Writer

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2 authors
15 weeks of research
300+ beaches
35,000 pre-1959 American cars
Inspirational photos
In-depth background
Havana pull-out map
At-a-glance practical info
Comprehensive planning tools
Easy-to-read layout
Frommer's Cuba (Frommer's Complete Guides)
By Claire Boobbyer

Frommers
Paperback (320 pages)

Frommer s Cuba (Frommer s Complete Guides)
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Hike, mountain bike, rock climb, and bird watch in Cuba's picturesque Viñales Valley. See chapter 6.

  • Detailed maps throughout

  • Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

  • Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

  • Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas

  • Insider tips from local expert authors

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cuba
By DK Publishing

DK Travel
Paperback (336 pages)

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cuba
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New, expanded edition: the world's best full-color travel guides just got better. Cuba is now very much on the radar of American travelers. With its fantastic music, unspoiled beaches and vintage American cars, it has a unique identity. This Eyewitness Travel Guide explores Cuba's rich cultural history while giving you all the practical tips you need for a perfect vacation.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

  • Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps
  • Cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights
  • 3-D aerial views of the city's most interesting districts
  • Huge selection of hotels, restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues
  • Specially devised walking tours
Moon Cuba (Moon Handbooks)
By Christopher P. Baker

Avalon Travel Publishing
Paperback (684 pages)

Moon Cuba (Moon Handbooks)
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Award-winning travel writer Christopher P. Baker highlights Cuba's best lesser-known local hot spots, including Finca Manacas (the birthplace of Fidel Castro), Parque Lennon, and Rumba de Salvador's Alley. He also offers fun and creative travel suggestions, such as A Week in Havana, 10 Best Scenic Drives, and Cars, Cigars, and Cabarets. Moon Cuba provides in-depth information on Havana and complete coverage of the island — tip to tip.
Lonely Planet Cuba (Country Travel Guide)
By Brendan Sainsbury

Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet Cuba (Country Travel Guide)
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Nobody knows Cuba like Lonely Planet. Whether you're looking to explore Havana's colorful architectural relics, laze languidly on an isolated beach or discover your inner Hemingway deep-sea fishing off the coast of Cayo Guillermo, this 5th edition gives you all the information you need to enjoy the best of Cuba.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

Full color section on Cuba's music, festivals, natural beauty and architecture
Unique Green Index makes ecofriendly travel easy
The Rough Guide to Cuba (Rough Guides)
By Fiona McAuslan

Rough Guides
Paperback (608 pages)

The Rough Guide to Cuba (Rough Guides)
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"The Rough Guide to Cuba" is the ultimate guide to the home of sun, salsa and rum. The guide's full-colour section introduces the best Cuba has to offer, plus you'll find information on the hottest clubs and cafes and Cuba's best bars, places to eat and beaches. Up-to-date and honest reviews will help you track down accommodation, with the most comprehensive list of casas particulares of any guidebook. There's also detailed information on the country's history, currency and music, plus the recent changes to the public transport systems and a comprehensive language section with cubanismos. Detailed colour maps will help you find your way around Cuba, with particular attention paid to the main visitor areas. Make the most of your time on earth with "The Rough Guide to Cuba".
National Geographic Traveler: Cuba 2nd Edition
By Christopher Baker

National Geographic
Released: 2007-10-16
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National Geographic Traveler: Cuba 2nd Edition
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Combining evocative prose and vital information, our updated guide to Cuba introduces the rich culture and fascinating sites of this paradoxical country. Mapped walking tours display the charms of Santiago de Cuba and Old Havana, and a driving tour reveals the breathtaking north coast. 3-D illustrations show the exquisite details of colonial architecture and coral reefs; sidebars explore such interests as cigar making, mangrove swamps, and the home areas of Che Guevara and Jose Marti.

Each Traveler guide includes such practical information as getting there and around, where to stay, and cultural and recreational activities to help make the most of your vacation.
Cuba (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
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DK Eyewitness Travel's full-color guidebooks to hundreds of destinations around the world truly show you what others only tell you. They have become renowned for their visual excellence, which includes unparalleled photography, 3-D mapping, and specially commissioned cutaway illustrations.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guides are the only guides that work equally well for inspiration, as a planning tool, a practical resource while traveling, and a keepsake following any trip.

Each guide is packed with the up-to-date, reliable destination information every traveler needs, including extensive hotel and restaurant listings, themed itineraries, lush photography, and numerous maps.




 
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