From the landmarks of Havana to the historic streets of Trinidad, Cuba is packed with attractions sure to appeal to even the most discriminating tourist.
A day trip through the capital city of Havana is a great way to start off your trip. You'll want to get familiar with the Malecon Boardwalk, which runs throughout the city from Old Havana, to Revolution Square and beyond. Sites in the city include the Plaza de Armas, Castillo de la Real Fuertza, Palacio de los Capitanes and the Museo de le Revolution. Housed in the opulent old Presidential Palace, this (propoganda-heavy) museum charts the history and artifacts of the Cuban Revolution of the 1950s. Make sure to pack your camera to capture the beautiful Baroque architecture of the 18th century Havana Cathedral, then pay a visit to the familiar-looking neoclassical Capitolio Nacional, the national capital building highly reminiscent of America's own.
Founded in the 16th century, Camaguey – the nation's third largest city – boasts a host of attractions, including the 18th century Inglesia de la Soledad, where gorgeous frescoes decorate the cathedral's domed roof. Also on the Plaza San Juan de Dios you'll find sights like the Hospital de San Juan de Dios, nestled amid the crumbling pastel architecture Cuba's famous for.
Those looking for a real slice of Cuban history can't miss the small 500-year-old city of Trinidad in central Cuba. Here, centuries-old cobblestone streets wind through Spanish Colonial palaces and plazas and landmarks like the Santeria Israel, a museum dedicated to the practices of Santeria among the city's original Trinidadian inhabitants. You can even tour Trinidad by horse-drawn carriage, but since it's only a few square blocks in size, you won't wear out your shoes if you choose to walk.
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