Cuba is under threat. Fidel has resigned, Raoul’s in power, and it could be just a matter of time before the hordes descend. The tourist hordes, that is. Rumours are already flying, like this one on World Hum.
So, if you're planning to be in Mexico any time soon, you'd be well-advised to cash in some chips and head on over to Havana. Why Mexico? Because it's the nearest air link to get a flight to Cuba from; you can't fly in from the States (hence the lack of hordes).
See Cuba before it turns global. See it in its fantastic ’50s time-warp; it's unlike anywhere else on Earth. Enjoy the dilapidation, the cars, the mountains, the cigars, the bays and beaches and the sublime, crumbling colonial architecture – the legacy of a era known (delightfully) as “fat cows”.
Photo by Lauras512
Dance the rumba, brave the boxing, see the astonishing Cueva Punta del Este, the amazing Cristobel Colon Cemetery, soak up the spirit Havana’s Old Town, and enjoy the sun on Playas del Este. Marvel in the fact that you’re free of global advertising and the world’s rampant consumer society. And, whatever you do, don’t miss the music in the clubs around Plaza Vieja. But do it soon: Cuba simply can’t last. It’s a living museum; a true anachronism.
If you don’t want to meet too many other travellers (and already there are plenty), go there in the hot, rainy season (May to October). But be aware that this coincides with the hurricane season (June to November) – so be careful. If you don’t mind how many tourists you encounter, go during the Cuban winter, which runs from December to April. And ignore the word “winter”. They don’t know the meaning of it.
Plaza Vieja by exfordy