About Cuba

Cuba, and its capital Havana have become one of the first tourist destinations in the Caribbean. The island (the biggest of the area) with 110,860 sq. km. (44,200 sq. mi.) have a population of 11 million, and its capital, Havana a population of 2 million. Other major cities are Santiago de Cuba, Camaguey, Santa Clara, Holguin, Guantanamo, Matanzas, Cienfuegos, and Pinar del Rio. The terrain is mostly flat or gently rolling plains, with some hills and mountains up to 2,000 meters (6,000 ft.). The climate is tropical, moderated by trade winds, with two main seasons: dry season (November-April), and rainy season (May-October). The official language is Spanish. During your travel you could not miss Havana, Varadero (not Veradero nor Veredero), Cuba's major and most beautiful beach and the biggest Cuban resort; Santiago de Cuba, an historic and big city in the east; as well as Trinidad, Viņales, Cienguegos, etc.