1. Cuba

2.  The Toa is a river located in the Guantánamo Province of Cuba, which flows across the country. This river is 131 kilometers long and has 72 tributaries. The Toa river is well known for its crystal clear waters.

3.  Fishing, scuba diving, and swimming are the water activities of choice in Cuba. You’ll need a permit to fish, but experienced anglers will want to seek out marlin, swordfish and dorado and perhaps enter the Hemingway International Fishing Tournament. Scuba diving is best in Cubanacan, Santiago, and Cayo Largo, where underwater reefs and multicolored fish make each dive memorable. Swimming can be done all over the island and is immensely enjoyable because of Cuba's 70 degree water temperatures. Try Playa Giron, a sparkling

4.  this largest island in Caribbean offers many surprising landmarks. Cuba has pristine rainforest, giant caves, historical cities and unusual petro glyphs. The highlights of this island country are: Biodiversity. In several locations around the country have evolved unique species of plants and animals, forming interesting ecosystems. Some (such as Ciénaga de Zapata) are too large and fall outside the scope of Wondermondo, but there are smaller unique ecosystems, such as El Yunque, Mogotes de Jumagua and the fantastic marine terraces of Maisí and Cabo Cruz.  Caves. The longest caves in Cuba are more than 50 km long. Martin Infierno Cave contains largest known stalagmites in the world - up to 67.2 m tall!

5.  Important Aspects of Culture of Cuba  Cuban culture enjoys a rich heritage in the field of art, music and literature. In fact it is believed that the Cubans are born artists. Music in Cuba is influenced by the musical styles of Spain, France, United States and America. Dancing is the main source of entertainment for the Cubans. In fact many important dancing forms such as Salsa had their roots in Cuba. Religion holds an important place in the life of Cuban with the main religions being Catholic and Santeria. Cuba also boasts about a really rich literature that has given rise to many important writers and poets.

6.  Emergence of the Nation. The Cuban nation has arisen from a history of colonial and imperial domination. Formal colonial status under Spain was ended only by the invasion by the United States in 1898, when military and corporate interests made the island a de facto colony of the United States.

7.  The music of Cuba, including the instruments and the dances, is mostly of European and African origin. Most forms of the present day are creolized fusions and mixtures of these two great sources. Almost nothing remains of the original Native traditions.  Fernando Ortiz, the first great Cuban folklorist, described Cuba's musical innovations they really like music as arising from the interplay ('transculturation') between African slaves settled on large sugar plantation and Spanish or canary islanders who grew tobacco on small farms. The African slaves and their descendants reconstructed large numbers of percussive instruments and corresponding rhythms [2] The great instrumental contribution of the Spanish was their guitar, but even more important was the tradition of European musical notation and techniques of musical composition. Fernando Ortiz [2]guitarmusical notation

8.  Spanish Language

9.  The traditional dress in Cuba has many Spanish influences and is nowadays only a tourist attraction shown in the touristical areas of the Old City.

10.  Cuban literature began to find its voice in the early 19th century. The major works published in Cuba during that time were of an abolitionist character. Notable writers of this genre include Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda and Cirilo Villaverde. Following the abolition of slavery in 1886, the focus of Cuban literature shifted. Dominant themes of independence and freedom were exemplified by José Martí, who led the modernista movement in Latin American literature. Gertrudis Gomez de AvellanedaCirilo VillaverdeJosé Martímodernista

11.  The Caribbean is known for its street parties, and Cuba's festivals are the very best of them. If you are lucky enough to be in Havana, Santiago De Cuba or any of the island's other large cities, around `Carnival' we can tailor make you an itinerary guaranteed to take in the party of a lifetime. Cuba's festivals are more than just a normal street party - soaked in happiness and with exotic food and joyful dance, the island's many carnivals are definitely a highlight for Cuba's holiday makers.HavanaSantiago De Cuba

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13. Built in 1905 for merchant Francisco Pons, the house became the residence of me Perez de la Riva family up to 1936. In that year it was acquired by the Cuban government to install the Secretary of State. In 1981 it was restored to settle down the Music National Museum.

14.  Achiote Marinated Chicken Achiote Marinated Chicken  Ajiaco Cubano (Hearty Cuban Stew) Ajiaco Cubano (Hearty Cuban Stew)  Arroz con Pollo Arroz con Pollo  Arroz Imperial (Imperial Rice) Arroz Imperial (Imperial Rice)  Arroz Moro (Black Beans cooked with Rice) Arroz Moro (Black Beans cooked with Rice)  Bacán (green banana meat pie) Bacán (green banana meat pie)  Black Beans and Rice (Moros y Cristianos) Black Beans and Rice (Moros y Cristianos)  Boliche (Pot Roast) Boliche (Pot Roast)  Breaded Steak (Bistec Empanizado) Breaded Steak (Bistec Empanizado)  Coconut Chicken Coconut Chicken  Costillitas (Cuban baby-back ribs) Costillitas (Cuban baby-back ribs)

15.  LCocina de Lilliama  Don Lorenzo  odeguita del Medio  El Gijones  La Fontana