tobaco farm, Pinar del Rio

Pinar del Rio, Vinales & Santa Maria, Playas Estes

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January 3rd 2010
The resort we stayed at, Atlantico, was located in Playas Estes, Santa Maria, just 20 minutes east of Havana on the way to Guanabo. We chose it because it had three free daily shuttles going into Havana every day, allowing us the enjoy the best of both Cuban worlds: city life and the beach. From our resort, we took a one day excursion to Vinales, Pinar del Rio and saw the magote mountains and ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Cuba » Oeste

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The native Amerindian population of Cuba began to decline after the European discovery of the island by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1492 and following its development as a Spanish colony during the next several centuries. Large numbers of African slaves ... ... read more