"the eyes of the most beautiful country that man has ever seen" Christopher Columbus 1942 Those were the words uttered by Christopher Columbus when he landed in Gibara in the province of Holguin. The city was  founded in 1545 and named after a Spanish Military Officer, Captain Garcia Holguin.  It is known as the birthplace of Cuban music. The city's charm and culture comes from its parks, … [Read more...]

Imagine a spot on the remote northeastern corner of Cuba with an unspoiled colonial village.  Now imagine it surrounded by virgin rain forests, secluded sand beaches and crystal blue waters.  You have just imagined Baracoa Cuba. There isn't a question when cruising to Cuba the cruise lines will not try and visit this magnificent port.  It is what everyone imagines in a Caribbean village. … [Read more...]

Take a step back in town as you walk the cobble stone streets of this perfectly preserved Spanish Colonial Settlement.  In 1988 UNESCO declared this special place a World Heritage Site. No wonder!  It is an open air museum of Spanish Colonial Architecture. It was originally built from the wealth of the Sugar Trade. It sits in the region called Valley of the Sugar Mills made up of 70 … [Read more...]