Sun-drenched beaches, classic cars, legendary music and world-class cigars - Cuba is an island paradise unlike any other. Revel in Havana's heated nightlife, cool off in the parks and plazas of Holguin and be inspired by rousing revolutionary monuments everywhere. Connect with the real Cuba using our unparalleled guide to this complex and fascinating island.

Highlights      6

Getting Started     13

Itineraries       17

The Author       21

Snapshot       22

History        23

The Culture      36

The Environment    45

Food & Drink      50

City of Havana     58

Havana Province    139

Isla de la Juventud

(Special Municipality)  147

Pinar del Rio Province  161

Matanzas Province   185

Cienfuegos Province  223

Villa Clara Province   236

Sancti Spiritus Province 251

Ciego de Avila Province 274

Camaguey Province  286

Las Tunas Province   302

Holguin Province   311

Granma Province   332

Santiago de Cuba

Province       351

Guantanamo Province 388

Directory       405

Transport       425

Health       436

World Time Zones  442

Language      443

Glossary       451

Behind the Scenes   454

Index         460

Legend       468