Cuba Continued...

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Nowhere is Cuba's colonial heritage more evident and alive than in the tranquil town of Trinidad. This old Spanish settlement has carefully maintained vestiges of its past with its traditional architecture, building materials, and agricultural tools. You hear the rumble of wheels merge with the twangs of troubadours strumming their guitars as you walk through this town sheltered by the nearby Escambray Mountains. More authentic than Williamsburg but reminiscent in its historical ties, Trinidad's nostalgia-laden cobbled streets give you insight into Cuba's rich and turbulent history dominated by imperial influence.

One of the trip's cultural and ecological highlights is the coastal city often referred to as Le Perla del Sur: Cienfuegos. In keeping with its sobriquet, this Cuban city has a profound French connection due to its original French colonists. Its French heritage is evident throughout the city's structures as well as their Caribbean Notre Dame—an underwater cathedral comprised of lofty coral pillars and columns. While Havana might be known as Cuba's playground, Cuba has many natural terrain parks where the more intrepid traveler finds limitless adventures. These jaw-dropping landscapes have drawn visitors seeking the Caribbean sun for a long time, but with recent travel regulation revisions, more travelers than ever are seeking Cuba's previously sequestered thrills. 

Cuba stands at a pivotal crossroads where its undiluted waters may eventually find themselves watered down with large resorts and conventional tours. At this juncture, Cuba remains an enticing frontier—one where travelers can find unbroken tracts of wilderness and ecosystems yet untamed by industrialization and tourism.

This is an opportunity to look upon sea turtles, sharks, and fish that give the island a compelling Caribbean flavor. Get a glimpse into a prehistoric era when looking at several animals on the island known as "living fossils" due to their primordial genetic qualities. Look at the scurrying creatures known as Cuban “hutia” many believe to be the first meat Christopher Columbus ate when landing on this New World. In Cuba, the past retains an energetic presence; the island's flora and fauna struggle against the mounting threats of extinction in today's modern world.