Classic cars in Cuba
About this Adventure
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Duration: 8 Days
Price: £635 GBP
Explore Cuba is classic and classy cars.
One of the lasting impressions you take from Cuba is the feeling of having stepped back in time. The island has been frozen in time since the revolutionaries of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara came to power in 1959. Since then, apart from some statues and a few tourist hotels, nothing has changed. The buildings are still of the crumbling colonial ilk, the cigars are hand rolled and the Hotel Nacional is the place to sip a mojito while people-watching.
The adventure begins in Havana, where you will get acquainted with Cuba’s capital by taking a walk through the crumbling splendour of World Heritage-listed Habana Vieja (Old Havana), or by heading to the Malecon to watch waves break dramatically against the seawall. Alternatively, find a cafe, kick back with a Cuba libre and soak up the procession of classic cars, the whiff of fragrant cigars and the constant sound of salsa that effortlessly melds in this captivating and incredibly unique city.
Next up is Vinales. Discover Habana Vieja’s best-kept secrets. Stop in Soroa to explore the orchid garden, or hike up a rugged mountain path to admire the sweeping view from the lookout. Continue on to the chilled-out village of Vinales, travelling through limestone ‘pincushion’ hills. Take long walks overlooking sprawling tobacco fields and meet locals over a nip of the region’s famous ron (rum). For a cultural fix, check out the museum near the central plaza.
In Maria La Gorda Travel to Cuba’s westernmost tip, to beautiful Maria La Gorda, a beachside haven that buzzes with wild pirate legends and rumours of buried treasure. Nearby, the calm, clear waters of the Caribbean beckon. Strut your stuff in an informal salsa lesson then relax on the white sands, scuba dive, hike through the dense forests, or admire the picturesque surrounds in this remote paradise.
Finally the last couple of days are spent in Havana. Spend a couple of days back in the gritty, charming capital. Take time to discover the architecture, uncover Cuba’s fascinating history at the Museo de la Revolucion or head to Habana Vieja’s bars for a celebratory mojito.
