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Are you getting ready to travel to Cuba? Do you need more information about American citizens traveling to the island? Or simply curious about our neighbour? Surf through our articles to find what you are looking for and discover facts you didn’t know about the Caribbean country. The more you read, the more you will find yourself planning a getaway to this paradisiac island.

This Cuba Travel Blog has the information you need to start your adventure in the Caribbean island. And we have all the means to make it happen in a fun, educational and safe environment. So just read, get ready and book your tour with Espíritu Travel!!

Long Weekend in Havana: the perfect amount of joy

Want to do something different this weekend?  Well, Espíritu Travel has just right thing for you: a Long Weekend in Havana trip. Three perfect days to explore Havana and spend half a day in the Cuba countryside. Check out this article to find out more. Long Weekend in Havana: a surprising taste of Cuba Long Weekend in Havana is a…

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Sancti Spíritus, this beautiful colonial city celebrates its 505th anniversary

Sancti Spíritus is one of the most beautiful cities in Cuba. No one can deny her grace, the pleasantness of its people and the history in the streets where time seems to have stopped. It’s not too late to experience the brightness of this Cuban gem. Check out Sancti Spíritus with Espíritu Travel. Sancti Spíritus: Cuba’s fourth village The indigenous…

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Hidden gems: 4 incredible Cuban towns you will absolutely love

It’s July thousands of travelers around the world are getting ready to explore Havana, Trinidad, Santiago de Cuba and others famous cities on our island. But there are also hidden gems: charming traditions, friendly inhabitants and wonderful landscapes turn these places into mandatory stops for every visitor. Uncover with Espíritu Travel the four Cuban towns that will leave enduring impressions in…

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Best time to travel to Cuba, a whole-year paradise

There is something about the Caribbean: the weather, the beaches, the food, the people… something always makes us return for more. And, certainly, we deserve to go to the perfect place, in the perfect way and the perfect time. Discover the best time to travel to Cuba in any season of the year. Choose Espiritu Travel and we are ready to…

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Travel legally to Cuba with Espíritu Travel: Support for Cuban People category

U.S. regulations for travel to Cuba have recently changed and many Americans believe their chance of visiting Cuba are over. Well, all is not lost! Prepare yourself to travel legally to Cuba under the Support for Cuban People category. As an American, you need to pick one of 11 categories of authorized travel to Cuba. Before new restrictions announced by the Trump Administration…

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5 cozy paladares in Old Havana you shouldn’t miss

Paladares are the best option to enjoy a delightful meal while visiting Cuba. They are the result of the imaginary and creativity of Cuban families that decided to take the big step and become entrepreneurs. Each one of them offers a distinctive concept of what Cuban culinary art should be.  But…what is a paladar? Back in the nighties, there was…

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Cooking Traditional Cuban Food

When Spaniards first arrived in Cuba in 1492 they encountered indigenous individuals who lived by hunting, fishing, gathering and the cultivation of cassava, yams, maize and black beans. As a consequence of the new diseases and living conditions brought in by the colonisers. The original Cuban Indians eventually became all, but extinct and cultivated which had been previously grown gave…

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Top things to do in Havana for its 500th anniversary

500 years ago, a melting pot of different cultures and races settled in northwest Cuba and began to shape what is now one of the most vibrant cities in the world. We tell you what are the best things to do in Havana for its anniversary. Take note and enjoy this wonderful city. Havana is music in the streets, colourful…

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Christmas in Cuba

Cuba is the ideal destination to have a different Christmas that you will never forget, to know the customs of a unique country, so close and so different at the same time. In Cuba, there is not just one way to enjoy Christmas; for the very religious, they follow the traditions, for the santeros, it is an opportunity for renewal…

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