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Varadero on a fine day, Guide to Cuba, Cuba Travel
The Varadero coastline

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Cuba is the largest Caribbean island in size (750 miles long) and population (approx 11 million. Quite easily accessible from Canada and Europe, some regional connections, no connections from USA. Many excellent beaches on the mainland and on offshore cays, a few developed, many untouched, though access may be difficult. Extremely strong Latin culture, superb Spanish colonial architecture in Havana, Santiago and other cities, communist political history and leader Fidel Castro, lively people, many styles of music including salsa and son, dancing. Large tourism industry, many mid-range hotels in resorts, some in cities but also some smaller more charming inns, some famous restaurants and bars. Endless activities, watersports, scuba, hiking, boat trips, fishing, inland tours.

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