Cuba Tours

Cuba is an island country in the Caribbean. It consists of the island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. The country is the most populated of all the countries in the Caribbean, and is an extremely popular tourist destination.

Tourism in Cuba is a major revenue stream for the country. It is estimated that two million people a year come to the island nation. A combination of a favorable, warm climate, along with terrific beaches, rich cultural history and breathtaking architecture has helped the tourism business thrive.

When it comes to touring the nation of Cuba, there are a variety of options available, depending on what it is you wish to see, and how long you wish to take to do it.

Depending on one's particular tastes, they can tour the eastern side of the country, the western side, or Cuba in its entirety. For those who are historically inclined, there is the "Revolution Tour". In addition, for those interested in hitting the beach, those options are available to add on to the beginning or end of any tour one would be willing to take.http://www.cubagrouptour.com/http://www.cubagrouptour.com/tour/extensions/index.html

On the Revolution Tour, one can follow the footsteps of the Cuban Revolution. Locations such as the famous Bay of Pigs, Santa Clara and the Moncada Barracks. One can see tributes to the famous revolutionary Che Guevara, who was killed in Bolivia. Included in the tour is a trip past everyone's lightning rod for controversy, Guantanamo Bay, along with the birthplace of the Castro brothers.http://www.cubagrouptour.com/tour/sierra.html

If seeing the layout of the country and really connecting with the Cuban people is more one's taste, there is always the complete tour of the country. Covering twenty two days, the tour winds through the big cities such as Havana, Santiago de Cuba and Camagüey before hitting the pristine beaches of locations like Baracoa, the first colonial capital of Cuba. Some of the tours even have tourists staying in the homes of actual Cuban families to add more realism and an opportunity for those visiting to connect with the people of the country.http://www.cubagrouptour.com/tour/complete.html