Introducing Las Tunas
Referred to alternatively as the 'city of sculptures' or El Balcón del Oriente (the Balcony of the Oriente), Las Tunas is devoid of any buildings of architectural note. The city remains a low-rise and unpretentious place that feels more like a sleepy suburb than a bustling business hub. Those on the rebound from Santiago or Camagüey will find the pace of life slower here, though the local people are colorful enough and the hustlers refreshingly low-key.
Advertisement
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
Tips & articles
-
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...
Thorn Tree forum discussion
Recent posts
-
RE: Cubana vs. Aero Caribbean
by ElCubanito 01 August 2011
I have taken this flight from Havana to Santiago and the multiple times I have takne the flight I have been on both prop and jet. But…
-
Itinerary and no. of days to allow for Santiago de Cuba
by varda22 31 July 2011
Hello, I have three and a half weeks in Cuba, leaving in 2 weeks time. I plan to start in Havana (a few full days), then Vinales (a few…
-
RE: biking cuba
by poshmcdoo 22 July 2011
Good advice in #1. Do buy the book as it will answer most of your questions. You can fly from Cancun to Havana but you should find out…
