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Cuba is a country where you can expect the unexpected. Even for the most experienced traveler, this Caribbean nation is sure to amaze. Cuba is a small island in the Carribbean, which is in fact one of the biggest. It is famous for its vibrant houses, rum and cigar industries and for being a favorite for all-inclusive lovers globally. With influences ranging from French neoclassical and Art Deco to Spanish Moorish and colonial baroque, Cuba’s architecture never fails to fascinate its visitors. As you might expect of a Caribbean Island, Cuba is home to ample of beaches. A total of 300 to be exact. Each offering flawless stretches of powdery, white sand lapped by turquoise blue waters.
Because of Cuba’s distinct lack of tourism, it has some of the most untouched and charming dive sites in the earth. Because Cuba is at a natural meeting point of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, it contains a range of sea life not prevalent in other dive sites. Some famous spots include Jardines de la Reina; which boasts untouched coral and large sharks, and Cayo Largo, which is a popular ray and barracuda hangout spot. Punta Frances, situated along Cuba’s fabled “pirate coast” on the Isla de la Juventud, is another must-do for divers. Advanced divers can plunge into a tunnel at the site, called Cueva Azul, to spot huge tarpon.