Introducing Isla de la Juventud
One of the most welcoming places you will come across in Cuba, Isla de la Juventud is a world apart from anywhere else on the archipelago. The laid-back pace and opportunities for getting (way) off the beaten track here will appeal to both escape artists and adventure types alike. While the hotel scene is a little thin on the ground, the social opportunities are good and the ingratiating casas particulares dotted around the capital Nueva Gerona are run by the kind of generous people who open both their homes and hearts to guests. The island's southern half, with its preserved ecosystems and rich natural wildlife, is a largely undiscovered wilderness while the southwestern part of the island around Punta Francés is known for its magnificent scuba diving.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Festival fun, Cuban style
13 August 2009
Through war, austerity, rationing and hardship, the Cubans have always retained their infectious joie de vivre. Even during the darkest...
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RE: Long term stay in Cuba - possible to negotiate with locals?
by poshmcdoo 20 August 2011
I think you best hear from Cubans about your plans. Yes you can camp but there are few sites set up for camping. Yes you can buy fruit…
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Re: Training paradise..
by Triathlete 19 August 2011
Thanks a lot for all the great response to this thread First to say, year and a half ago I did a 25d roundtrip on a bicycle loaded…
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RE: Antigua wine
by poshmcdoo 17 August 2011
Patricia.....good question. I discovered it on Isla de la Juventud and, a steady supply remained available during my winter stay there…
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