Soltura Cuba Travel Blog

Written by Sophia Bass On Thursday, Cuba announced that Raul Castro will remain in power two months longer than expected. He is expected to stay in power due to the impact of Hurricane Irma in September delaying the political cycle. Many Cubans expect Vice President Miguel Diaz Canel, 57, to replace Castro's policies. For more information, read the article in TIME, Raul Castro

Written by Sophia Bass When I first traveled to Cuba, I thought I would stay in the Havana region and explore Cuba's rich music and art scene. I wanted to immerse myself in the history of the Revolution. I knew Havana had a lot to offer, but I also wanted to see other parts of the country as my boyfriend and I only had 10 days on the island. My friend had recently been to Cuba and insisted that we visit Trinidad. She said it was her favorite part of the island and it was well worth the four hour taxi ride from Havana. It was Tuesday morning and we decided to depart from Plaza de San Francisco in Old Havana and catch a ride to Trinidad. We piled into an old VW with a young German couple who was nearly our age, and began on our journey. Through the windows of the car we passed farms, plantations, fruit trees, and small villages as we approached the Escambray Mountains. Upon arriving to Trinidad, I felt like I had gone back in time to the 1500's. Cobblestone streets, Sp

Written by Sophia Bass, translated below by Izzy Valdés. When most people think of Cuba, they think of Fidel Castro's regime, Old Havana's architecture, and a vibrant music scene that has been influential for decades. The city is often known as the root of the Cuban Revolution containing museums that highlight the events of Cuba's history. Santiago de Cuba is located on the eastern side of the island attracting visitors from Europe to Asia. The city is home to musicians, Compay Segundo, Saquito, and Sindo Garay are from Santiago. Carnival is known to be colorful in Santiago where the Cuban people enjoy rich cultural traditions, dances, and music during this festival. Transformed by a mix of Afro-Caribbean heritage, the city's blend of cultures, food, music, and art make it known as the most Caribbean city in the nation. Casitllo de San Pedro del Morro is known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a preserved Spanish fortress of the 17th century. Originally built to