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We help you create your ideal trip to Cuba
Cuban Travel Agency
We help you create your ideal trip to Cuba
Holy Week in Cuba has something special,it is perfect to get to know Cuban traditions, visit its historic churches and cathedrals during this special time of the year, and furthermore allowing yourself to fall in love with the rich culture, its green and exuberant natural beauty, or its beaches of white sand accompanied by turquoise waters. You can personalize and organize however you want, or leave it up to us, we will be in charge of everything and you will only have to relax and enjoy yourself. Our expert Cuban agencies, with presence throughout the globe, will guarantee you the security and tranquility that you need and at a competitive price. Request a quote now, for your tailor made trip to this amazing island, without cost or compromise, filling out the following form:
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Traveling to Cuba during Holy Week is a great idea. The island lives this magical holiday with great enthusiasm. The vast majority of Cubans are Catholics, so Holy Week on this island is very important, and every year it becomes more and more important. During this holiday, Cubans, whether practicing or not, go to churches all over the country to celebrate this traditional date.
One of the main traditions during Holy Week are the processions, especially in Camagüey and Trinidad. In Camagüey, the entire historic center of the city is visited along with the entire Christian community that gathers for the Procession of the Holy Sepulcher. This procession goes from the Plaza de la Merced, right in front of the Iglesia de la Merced, to the Iglesia de la Soledad. Thousands of people make this route, accompanied by silver confectioned relics dating from the second half of the 18th century, marching bands, and procession parades. In Trinidad the processions depart from the upper part of the city at the Iglesia Parroquial de la Santísima Trinidad. This procession is celebrated on Good Friday and is more solemn than the one in Camagüey. But 2 days later, on Easter Sunday, it is a day full of joy and drumming in this World Heritage City.
It is also common to visit religious temples such as churches, parishes, cathedrals and basilicas. During this time they are especially beautiful. They are generally located in the historical center of the cities, in the central squares and in some provinces there are even some ruins or remodeling of churches from the XVI century. The most outstanding of the island are the Basílica Nuestra Señora del Cobre in Santiago de Cuba and the Catedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada, the Convento de San Francisco de Asís, and Nuestra Señora de la Merced in Old Havana.
These exciting traditions are a great moment for religious and non-religious alike to experience the Cuban people and their centuries of traditions.
If you travel to Cuba during Holy Week, you will be able to visit the country on idyllic dates, enjoying its spectacular climate, its paradisiacal beaches, and its sensational nature, full of flora and fauna. The weather during March and April is perfect, the rainy season is still far away and its temperatures that range from 25°C to 27°C, will allow you to enjoy its spectacular beaches, in Cayo Largo del Sur on the Caribbean Sea, the perfect place if you are looking for paradisiacal beaches of fine white sand, an infinity of beautiful coral reefs ideal for diving, and spectacular and exclusive resorts.
You can also enjoy Varadero, its white sands and crystal clear waters that will leave you amaze. It is one of the most spectacular beaches in the world, with warm and transparent waters and a beautiful turquoise color. Or the beaches of Cayo Guillermo, with its impressive seabed and its amazing coral reefs that are among the largest in the world full of starfish, turtles, and thousands of colorful fish. Scuba diving and snorkeling are highly recommended. The crystalline waters of Cayo Coco and the paradisiacal beaches of Cayo Santa Maria where you can fly over the waves, thanks to its warm waters and constant winds. It is considered one of the best places on the island for kitesurfing and surfing.
This ideal climate will allow you to explore its historic cities, such as the emblematic city of Havana, the historic city of Holguin or the exciting city of Ciego de Avila. In Havana you will be able to walk through the historic streets of its well-known historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Havana, with its exceptional architecture. The Boardwalk, the neighborhoods of Vedado and Havana Center, the National Capital of Cuba in downtown Havana, and its wide cultural opportunities make Havana one of the best destinations to visit in the Americas.
The impressive city of Holguin is also a very good option to travel to Cuba for Easter Week. It is also known as the City of Parks, since its center is made up of five parks. It is the gateway to the tourist destinations of the northern coast, in addition to hosting rich natural areas such as the Parque Natural Cristóbal Colón. Another very good option is to visit Santiago de Cuba, Cuba's second most important city, with a great colonial history and the cradle of many Cuban musical genres, such as son and bolero. It was founded in 1515 and many places from this era still stand as a reminder of this historic moment that changed the history of the island forever. Its architecture, art and traditions will take you back half a century. Visiting the Museo de Ambiente Histórico Cubano, catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, or the Balcón de Velazquez, is a very good option to get to know this historic colonial city.
But Cuba is not only made up of historical cities and tropical beaches, Cuba is also green. The island has numerous natural parks where you can appreciate the spectacular Cuban flora and fauna. You can take excursions to the Parque Natural Topes de Collantes, where you can explore its numerous trails and its green mountains, rivers, valleys and caves. The Parque Nacional Desembarco del Granma, with its impressive views from its terraces up to 360 meters high that give way to mangroves and coasts with coral reefs. Parque Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt, is the largest and most important biosphere reserve on the island, containing 2% of all the species of flora on the planet. Or Sierra Maestra, is the most important mountain massif in Cuba with the pico Turquino, the highest in all of Cuba. Also well known for its historical importance, closely linked to revolutionaries, such as Fidel Castro, Ernesto "Che" Guevara, and other revolutionary figures. These places are spectacular if what you are looking for is the fauna and flora or to see the best landscapes of the island. Its trails will allow you the possibility of exploring these parks from the inside.
The mountain routes with forests of pine, bamboo, and eucalyptus in the Parque Natural Topes de Collantes, will leave you amazed. The Sendero Vegas Grandes is the most popular trail among visitors to the area, it runs through the coffee plantations, passing by traditional houses tradicionales, cliffs, and finishing at the Salto del Caburní, a spectacular waterfall where you can refresh yourself at the end of the hike. Another one of its attractions is its natural spa, one of the best tourist centers for rest and health in all of Cuba.Also, the Parque Nacional de Viñales stands out, one of the most spectacular landscapes in all of Cuba. Here you will be able to see the mogotes, small mountain escarpments of limestone with rounded tops, a perfect place if you are a lover of mountain climbing or if you want to contemplate the emblematic Cuban tobacco plantations.
We have a lot of experience in trips to Cuba, we can help you plan the ideal itinerary so that you visit Cuba and you enjoy one of the special dates such as Holy Week ina very special and unique way.
The weather during these dates is very good. Holy Week happens just between the months of March and April that is the precise moment of transition between the two Cuban seasons. April marks the beginning of the rainy season, but no need to worry, since the vast majority of the island enjoys an agreeable climate which is a little more brisk, ideal for the beach and for tourism in the city. The temperatures bounce between 24 and 31°C.
The mornings and nights are a little more chilly than during the day, which is ideal to explore the city and the nature. Noontime is the warmest time, and because of that, it is a good moment to jump into the water in one of the paradisiacal beaches or rivers.
Thanks to the magnificent weather that characterizes these dates, you can enjoy everything that the wonderful Caribbean island of Cuba has to offer. Apart from touring its cities, natural parks, and incredible beaches, you can enjoy hundreds of activities at your fingertips.
In Cuba there is a great variety of activities in contact with nature, such as diving, surfing, kite surfing, and hiking. In relation to diving, Cuba is a world reference for this incredible sport. A world reference in this sport, the Caribbean island boasts hundreds of kilometers of pristine beaches, thousands of keys and islets scattered along its coasts, huge coral reefs and abundant marine biodiversity. In addition, the conditions for its practice are ideal, since its waters are calm, warm, and crystal-clear. Another two very popular water sports are surfing and kitesurfing, where you can discover the most interesting and beautiful places on the island. Cuba is not the most popular destination for big wave surfing, but there are interesting places with good waves on the north coast, near Havana, such as the Eastern Beaches, Brisas del Mar, Mégano. Also, the crystal clear waters and constant winds of Cayo Coco and Cayo Santa Maria where you can fly over the waves with your kitesurf board and kite.
But not everything is blue in Cuba, "its numerous natural parks, unique to the planet, will blow your mind". Within them you can admire the most spectacular landscapes in Cuba, where you can go hiking and get to know the nature. Its 14 national parks and more than 25 ecological reserves teeming with animal and plant life are full of hiking trails that combine sport and adventure. There are many areas for hiking, but the most outstanding are Sierra Maestra with the highest peaks in the country such as Pico Turquino, Pico Cuba, Suecia, or an excursion to the Gran Piedra, one of the largest stones in the world. Another very important area is Pinar del Rio where you will find the beautiful botanical garden of Soroa and the parque nacional del Valle de Viñales, where you can see the famous mogotes, small steep mountains with rounded tops where aside from numerous routes, you can practice climbing. Or Topes de Collantes with hiking trails such as the Ruta Gruta La Batata, a route where the flora and fauna will leave you speechless. Although the best is at the end, a cave in which there are several natural pools where you can cool off, such as the Salto del Caburní.
Finally, there are the numerous activities you can do in the cities, Cuban cities have many shows, such as theater, ballet, and it's amazing nightlife. Havana, with its Gran Teatro de la Habana, where you can attend some of its ballet or opera performances, as it is the headquarters of the Ballet Nacional de Cuba and the magnificent Ópera Nacional de Cuba. And also the Teatro Nacional de Cuba. Finally, you can discover Cuba for its nightlife. If you are looking for the cabarets of the golden decade of the 50's, be sure to visit the famous Cabaret Parisien at the Hotel Nacional or the emblematic Tropicana, with scenery designed to pass through the Cuban musical history. Or if you're looking to listen to alternative pop music, you can find it at the Bertolt Brecht and El Sauce theater-cafes. The Casa de la Música de Miramar offers popular dance music by well-known Cuban orchestras. If what you like is art, in Havana you will find the Fábrica de Arte Cubano (FAC), a place that combines art galleries, restaurants, bars, theaters, discotheques, etc. Fun is guaranteed.
You can also enjoy Cuba's national sport, if there is something that highlights the passion in Cuba is its national sport, baseball, also called "pelota". This traditional sport has been in the blood of every Cuban for more than 150 years, and is practiced by the vast majority of its inhabitants. The passion for baseball can be felt in the air in all Cuban provinces. When you visit Cuba, you can't miss the experience of attending a game of the Serie Nacional de Béisbol, which is played between September and February and has been held for 60 years. Enjoy a game with the team with the most championships, Los Industriales, at the great Estadio Latinoamericano or "Coloso del Cerro", due to its location in the municipality of Cerro, Havana. Its capacity for 55,000 fans will make you enjoy with passion the Cuban talent. Fun is guaranteed.
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