Mask dancing in Santiago de Cuba

Cuba an amazing island

One month on Cuba, one month travelling from the west to the east. The island was one of the most impressive island we have travelled and a destination we will keep in our mind for ever. Cuba promises to be like nowhere else we’ve ever visited: economically poor, but culturally rich; visibly mildewed, but architecturally magnificent; infuriating, yet at the same time, strangely uplifting. Here are…  (read more)
Mask dancing in Santiago de Cuba

Mask dancing in Santiago de Cuba

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Santiago de Cuba is considered to be the most Caribbean of cities in Cuba and is the traditional site of two important popular festivities: the Carnivals and the Fiesta del Fuego, or Feast of Fire. We had a great time with the people of Cuban rhythm. At Plaza de Dolores in Santiago de Cuba masked and bodypainted young boy dancing and singing in the park.
Cathedral "Nuestra Señora de la Asunción" in Santiago de Cuba

Cathedral "Nuestra Señora de la Asunción" in Santi…

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The Cathedral and Church "Nuestra Señora de la Asunción", arises at the beginning of the XVI century in the village of Baracoa once founded the same one. This Church for that time parochial was known with the name of La Iglesia Parroquial de la Villa de Baracoa. April 28 1522, a bull of the Pontiff Alejandro VI, transferred to the village of Santiago de Cuba the Bishopric, elevated the Church to the range of Cathedral of the Island and Religious Center of Lousiana and Florida; which conserved the name of the Church of the village of Baracoa “Nuestra Señora de la Asunción".
Lucrecia, a young girl in Santiago de Cuba

Lucrecia, a young girl in Santiago de Cuba

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Lucrecia was the youngest family member of our host in Santiago de Cuba wher we stayed in a Casa Particular a private guesthouse. The talk about her education was very interesting: Education is open to all irrespective of caste, age and sex. There is no education for different social classes in Cuba. Primary education gets great priority. Going to the schools is a must for all children. A great benefit which got speat out after Castros revolution over the island of Cuba.
Young Cuban citizen in Trinidad

Young Cuban citizen in Trinidad

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The young little lady gets German goody for a photo shoot. Her education in Cuba has become a top priority for the government since the rule of Castro. Reforming the educational system in Cuba was one of Castro's main revolutionary goals when he came into power.
The tomb of famous singer Ibrahim Ferrer

The tomb of famous singer Ibrahim Ferrer

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Ibrahim Ferrer was a popular Afro-Cuban musician in Cuba and got very famous as a member of the several surviving members of the Buena Vista Social Club, Ibrahim Ferrer died at age 78 of multiple organ failure on August 6, 2005 in Havana after returning from a European tour. He was buried in the Colón Cemetery in Havana.
Street life in Casa Blanca Havana

Street life in Casa Blanca Havana

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At the other side of Havana Port we reached the suburb called Casa Blanca. The scenes in the public are quiet different the life in Havanas historic city. People mostly life ourtside their houses and the visitor gets the feeling to be integrated in their live running.
Punta de Maisí in Guantánamo on Cuba

Punta de Maisí in Guantánamo on Cuba

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The most eastern point on the island Cuba. On clear days the visibility is possilbe to the mountain range of Haiti. This point was restricted for all visitors due the operations against smuggle gangs from Jamaica and Mexico which offen landed at this coast to spread its illegal cargo.
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced in Camagüey

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced in Camagüey

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The about 55 ha Historic Centre of Camagüey constitutes an exceptional example of a traditional urban settlement relatively isolated from main routes. Camagüey is an interesting and amazing place for al visitors who prefer to travel a bit beside the main destination routs.
Sunset at the Plaza Carrillo in Trinidad Cuba

Sunset at the Plaza Carrillo in Trinidad Cuba

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Evening atmosphere before dinner time in the Casa Particular (private guesthouse). Its an amazing experience to observe the local people at the main park dowmtown the city.
Impression of Havana

Impression of Havana

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Typical Cubanian showman in front of the Hotel Inglaterra Paseo de Martí.
Kids playing at the market place in Trinidad Cuba

Kids playing at the market place in Trinidad Cuba

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Schoolkids after their lesson playing at the main place in Trinidad/Cuba, the place with full action and great life where we could stay many days.
Idyllic place in Baitiquri

Idyllic place in Baitiquri

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Baitiquri was our stopover on the way from Guantánamo City to Baracoa. The highway is high recommedated for every traveller going the "La Farola" highway to the picturesque town Baracoa.
Weather capers over Santiago de Cuba

Weather capers over Santiago de Cuba

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Once at the early evening we had this natural spectacle in front of our terrasse over the harbour. There color was like this, I didn't modify the photo.
Borderline to Guantánamo

Borderline to Guantánamo

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The province Guantánamo is one of the most dreamlike parts of Cuba and important to visit for every tourist. Guantánamo was the part of the island where Christoph Columbus landed America more than 500 years ago. Guantánamo is a province on Cuba, its very clean main town is called Guantánamo too. However the US enclave Guantánamo has become a detestable image worldwide due the detention camp for unlawful locked up enemies. The occupation of the US part Guantánamo is illegal since 2002 due the lease from 1903 between Cuba and USA valid for 99 years only.
Pair of Cuban buffalos

Pair of Cuban buffalos

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On the way to Santiago de Cuba meeting this male/female pair of buffalos. Proud to get photoshooted by tourist they got in pose for my snapshot.
Chevrolet Bell Air 1955 in Alejandro de Humboldt National Park

Chevrolet Bell Air 1955 in Alejandro de Humboldt N…

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27 km outside from Baracoa its the worth seeing National Park Alejandro de Humboldt where we had a tour for 3 hours to enjoy visiting great fauna and flora. In from of the entrance to the park was passing this oldtimer car, a Chevrolet Bell Air which was built in 1955. The cars condition was like seeing a new one.
Manaca-Iznaga Tower nearby Trinidad

Manaca-Iznaga Tower nearby Trinidad

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Twelve kilometers northwest of Trinidad, the Manaca-Iznaga Tower continues to watch over the Valle de los Ingenios (Valley of the Sugar Mills) as it did over 180 years, although its purpose today has nothing to do with its origin.
Graffiti at the public park

Graffiti at the public park

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This colored graffiti was painted on the wall in the Parque Marina Grajales in Baracoa.
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