Uba is one of the greatest places to cycle. The roads are great (mostly concrete), very little traffic, friendly people and it’s as safe. They say the crime is almost non-existent. It’s not an expensive country and you can have a great time with less than CUC $ 40 a day, which equates to around UK £25 (March 2008).
Baracoa is a quaint seaside village cut off from the rest of Cuba until recently. It has a unique history as Cuba's first capital and is home to the music which is the origin of salsa. Cultural shows and music/dance lessons are given at the Casa de la Cultura.
To book lessons from UK see: www.takeyourtimetravel.com
If you find yourselves in Baracoa in eastern Cuba it’s worth making a day trip to the fishing village of Boca de Miel. Catch a boat across the river to the village where, for a few pesos, a local guide will take you up to El Balcón, a series of narrow caves that run the length of the cliff face. The journey can be a little hairy, especially when you find yourself 30 metres above the palm trees with only a stalactite for support, but the views across the ocean are breathtaking. Finish your journey by cooling off in a subterranean pool – just remember to take a torch.
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- Population:
- 0.517
- Currency:
- Peso
- Time zone:
- GMT-5
- Dialling code:
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