UNESCO World Heritage Sites are basically places of natural heritage and significant culture as described by the World Heritage Convention that was established in the year 1972. In the year 1981, Cuba recognized the convention and since then, 9 different sites on the Island have been included on the list of the UNESCO Heritage Sites.
As mostly renowned as a sun destination and for outstanding all-inclusive resorts, Cuba’s culture and history are quite impressive as the turquoise waters and pristine beaches. While you are in Ciba, having a side trip to one of these 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites will provide you with better insight and know-how into the culture and history of the island.
Old Havana
This place was founded back in the year 1519 by the Spanish colonialists to become one of the main shipbuilding centers in the Caribbean. Built-in Neoclassical and Baroque styles, the City later became a Heritage site in the year 1982 for its historical importance and incredible architecture. As you visit the Havana’s, you will feel like having a journey through time with great hints of the 16th-century architecture, a 50’s era flair, but with contemporary amenities.
The City of Trinidad
The city was founded back in the 16th Century and turned out to be a crucial base for the Hernan Cortes’ voyage to triumph over Mexico. The sugarcane industry basically led to greater prosperity throughout the colonial era and the amazing architectures are still prevalent. Culture and history buffs find the city of Trinidad as amazing as it is charming. The city was placed on the UNESCO heritage sites list in the year 1988 due to its cultural and historical significance and also being one of the best-preserved cities in the world of the colonial period.
Alejandro de Humboldt National Park
The park is located near Holguin which was declared as a heritage site back in the year 2001 mainly due to its extensive range of flora and fauna, natural diversity, complexity and size of the ecosystem. The amazing National Park is more of an eco-tourist’s haven with some of the best birding and hiking opportunities made available in the Caribbean.
Cuba holidays are immensely diversified and offer everything from resort getaways and typical beach to incredible eco-tourism, outstanding diving, and fantastic assortment of historical and cultural tours. It is a holiday destination that caters to the needs of any style or type of travel and can be either as easy-going or complex as you want.