Trip Cuba
Trip Cuba
Organization of Cuban agencies
Trip Cuba
Organization of Cuban agencies
Leave the planning of your trip in the hands of our organization of Cuban agencies, with offices around the world and visit Cuba in April taking advantage of the Holy Week holiday and the incredible weather during this time. Get to know this charming country, fall in love with its people and let yourself be conquered by the incredible beaches that abound on its coasts. We will put together the proposal that best suits your tastes, needs and time, offering you a tailor-made itinerary so that you can spend your vacation in Cuba at the best price. Complete the form at no cost and we will propose to you the offer that best suits your needs.
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Hundreds of places await you to spend your vacation in Cuba in April, and fill your days with rest, rhythm, color and flavor .Rich in history, culture and nature, you will have the opportunity to visit important and impressive places throughout Cuba. While the most important cities such as Havana, Trinidad or Santiago de Cuba have a great historical heritage that cannot be missed, their coasts await all lovers of sun and beach tourism with a varied offer of kilometers of beaches with crystal clear waters and fine sands.
El Malecón (The Malecón), the Plaza de la Catedral (Cathedral Square), the Plaza de la Revolución (Revolution Square) and the historic center are some places you can visit in Havana. Trinidad, the museum city, and Cienfuegos, known as the Pearl of the South, will respectively show you the Spanish and French colonial legacy through their streets and architecture, which is preserved throughout time. In them, you will find old buildings, symbols of their time of economic boom, still in perfect condition so that you feel as if you are in the past.
Cuba has a large number of natural spaces declared by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. For example, the Valle de Viñales (Viñales Valley) is a unique place thanks to its characteristic mogotes. You can also walk through the Cueva del Indio, observe the artistic Mural de la Prehistoria (Mural of Prehistory) or reach the Mirador de los Jazmines (Los Jazmines Viewpoint) to observe the incredible landscape of the green valley full of endemic flora. The Gran Parque Natural Topes de Collantes (Great Natural Park Topes de Collantes) is also a Cuban natural wonder, its pleasant microclimate and incredible trails to the most beautiful and refreshing waterfalls make it a key activity on your trip to Cuba. They are places that you cannot miss, where your senses will be the protagonists in each tour thanks to the aromas, noises and colors that predominate in the diverse Cuban nature.
In your travel itinerary you should not miss the beaches, ideal for all those who want to enjoy the sea, take a short break or simply practice water sports. The most suitable places for this are Cayo Santa María, Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo in the Jardines del Rey (King’s Gardens), the perfect mix between nature, relaxation, diving, snorkelling and beach life. Another is Varadero, a spa city a few kilometers from Havana, full of different and beautiful beaches that you will undoubtedly enjoy to the fullest. On the other hand, Cayo Largo del Sur is an unforgettable place. The virginity of its ecosystem, in addition to being immersed in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, translates into a unique destination and experience in all the world.
In addition to touring cities, visiting historical monuments and resting in front of the sea on its spectacular beaches, Cuba in April offers a great variety of activities to do, taking advantage of its holidays, festivals and other celebrations. Holy Week usually falls between the end of March and April, and although Cuba is a secular country, many Cuban Catholics commemorate this date through religious acts that attract many believers and as many tourists who seek to be part of them. Pilgrimages are carried out in various cities of the country such as Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Camagüey, where different images are shown along the routes, both for Palm Sunday and Good Friday, days declared national holidays. In the capital, the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday begins in the Catedral de La Habana (Cathedral of Havana) and the stations are given as you advance through the streets of Old Havana, until you reach the temple of Cristo del Buen Viaje.
During the first week of April, the Bienal Internacional del Humor (International Humor Biennial) is held in the small town of San Antonio de los Baños, a province in Artemisa. It is a great way to understand Cuban humor, and is also mixed with art in incredible caricatures made by key artists.
La semana de la cultura Baracoense, se celebra todos los años entre la última semana de marzo y la primera de abril. En esta se conmemora el desembarco de Antonio Maceo en la playa de Duaba el 1 de abril de 1895. En esta semana se celebran actividades como desfiles, actividades culinarias, muestras de artesanías, fiestas populares, entre otras con el objetivo de mantener vigente las tradiciones de Baracoa.
The semana de la cultura Baracoense (Baracoense culture week) is celebrated every year between the last week of March and the first week of April. This commemorates the landing of Antonio Maceo on the beach of Duaba on April 1, 1895. In this week, activities such as parades, culinary activities, handicraft samples, and popular festivals are held, among others with the aim of keeping the traditions of Baracoa in force.
Although it is not a holiday, April 19 is a very important date in Cuban history as it commemorates the Victoria de la Bahía de Cochinos (Victory of the Bay of Pigs), also known as the Batalla de Playa Girón (Battle of Playa Girón). This marks an event that took place in 1961, in which the troops mainly made up of Cuban exiles from the United States tried to invade the island and were driven back on the coastline by the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR). To learn more about this, you can visit the Museo de Playa Girón (Museum of Playa Girón), in the province of Matanzas, which preserves elements, photographs and historical data. Nowadays, on this date the students have a short school break called "victory week".
During April, you can also attend the Bienal de La Habana (Havana Biennial), a contemporary art show exhibited in different places of cultural interest in the city. It is the most important and popular event for the visual arts in Cuba, and its main objective is the interaction and exchange of local and international artists with the public through the recognition and exhibition of their work. Spaces such as the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (National Museum of Fine Arts), the Centro Wifredo Lam (Wifredo Lam Center), the Centro Hispanoamericano de la Cultura (Hispano-American Cultural Center), the Instituto Superior de Arte (Higher Institute of Art), among other establishments and galleries participate in this great month-long event. It is a great opportunity to learn about the artistic potential of Cuba and its participation in the development of culture.
The climate in April in Cuba is ideal, with temperatures that, as the days go by due to its proximity to summer, are not overwhelming. This way, you can visit the most important cities, rural areas and take a dip in the wonderful beaches. Temperatures are between 21°C and 28°C. Also, during this month, rains are not abundant, so you can plan your excursions without worrying about the weather. Since the sun is constantly shining, it is recommended that you bring sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen.
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