{"id":8281,"date":"2016-05-09T08:00:58","date_gmt":"2016-05-09T08:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/onward-traveler\/?p=275"},"modified":"2016-05-09T08:00:58","modified_gmt":"2016-05-09T08:00:58","slug":"three-cities-to-experience-for-a-cuba-cultural-exchange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/?p=8281","title":{"rendered":"Three Cities to Experience for a Cuba Cultural Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I hope you\u2019re enjoying your travels! If you\u2019d like to visit a new destination, perhaps one that has been off limits to Americans for years, you\u2019ll want to read on to learn about the Cuba cultural exchange you could have in Havana, Cienfuegos, and Santiago de Cuba.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Havana<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cuba\u2019s colorful capital is known for the Spanish-influenced architecture of Old Havana, historic castles, fortresses, and more. When you visit the Plaza de la Revolucion, Havana\u2019s largest square and Cuba\u2019s current administrative center, you\u2019ll see that it\u2019s dominated by the Jos\u00e9 Mart\u00ed (national hero) Memorial. Connect with a local guide and tour the massive baroque-style Cementerio de Crist\u00f3bal Col\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cienfuegos<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cienfuegos is a coastal city and the center of Cuba\u2019s sugar, tobacco, and coffee trades. Take a walking tour and you\u2019ll see a remarkable collection of French-influenced Neoclassical buildings which have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stop into a market, pharmacy, and local ration store, and meet residents and learn about Cuba\u2019s country-wide ration and dual currency systems.<\/p><div class=\"post-cta-roar\"><div class=\"post-cta-roar__inner\"><h2 class=\"post-cta-roar__headline\">5,800+ Rockstars Have Partnered With Us<\/h2><p class=\"post-cta-roar__paragraph\">Determine which path is right for you<\/p><div class=\"post-cta-roar__buttons\"><div class=\"post-cta-roar__button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/?page_id=16967\" title=\"New to Biz Page\" class=\"btn--primary btn--post-cta-roar js-new-button\"><span>I'm a New Agent<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-cta-roar__button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/?page_id=140\" title=\"Experienced Agents Page\" class=\"btn--secondary btn--post-cta-roar js-experienced-button\"><span>I'm An Experienced Agent<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Santiago de Cuba<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cuba\u2019s second largest city is home to Carnaval, the Fiesta del Fuego festival, and many famed artists and musicians. Head to the Santiago city center and see and discuss the Casa de la Trova, Parque Cespedes, or the Catedral de la Cuidad with local residents. Visit the projects and meet locals who are working hard to improve their communities and enrich the lives of citizens through the arts, food, and culture.<\/p>\n<h2>Who\u2019s Ready to Travel to Cuba?<\/h2>\n<p>U.S. citizens can travel to Cuba as long as their trip falls within one of the 12 categories, such as educational activities, family visits, professional experiences, and more. I booked a cruise with Fathom: Impact + Travel, one of the first cruise ship companies approved for round-trip travel between the U.S. and multiple destinations in Cuba. I\u2019m looking forward to my trip! Adios!<\/p>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I hope you\u2019re enjoying your travels! 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