Should you visit eastern Cuba?

If you’re like me and want to get beyond the glamour of the big city and legendary destinations, then eastern Cuba should be on your radar! Known as “el oriente” the east of Cuba is mountainous, forested, full of rivers and canyons and as a bonus, has miles and miles of spectacular beaches.

Why do Cubans love the sagas of eastern Cuba?

The sagas that unfolded here lent great drama to the island's history, and Cubans speak of the area with awe. Eastern Cuba brims with tales of rebellion and revolution.

What is the history of eastern Cuba?

Eastern Cuba brims with tales of rebellion and revolution. The stories go back all the way to the 16th century, when Hatuey, a Taíno leader, rose up against the Spaniards and was captured and burned at the stake near Baracoa in 1523.

Where to stay in Cuba?

East from Holguin you will find the bathing and vacation paradise of Guardalavaca. At the center of the southern coastline surrounded by the Sierra Maestra lies Santiago de Cuba, the capital of the east. East of Santiago de Cuba you will find the provincial capital of Guantánamo and the tropical paradise of Baracoa. Highlights:

Where is the wildest part of Cuba?

The east of the Island, known as Oriente, is home to the wildest part of Cuba. In the Oriente, the African roots of the population are much more present as in the rest of the country. This is the reason that several independence movements originated here.

Is Cuba a good place to live?

It has rich cultural treasures including Santiago de Cuba, which is Cuba’s second-largest city and considered the capital of son and much of Cuba’s traditional music. And Cuba’s fourth largest city, Holguin, is also charming and historic. With daily flights from Miami to Holguin, eastern Cuba is easy to reach.