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A trip to Cuba whilst staying on Isla Mujeres




Isla Mujeres is so close to Cuba that for those with a bit of time to spare, a visit to Cuba is a fascinating experience. It is just over a one hour flight from Cancun airport. In that short time, you are transported into a different world, visitors refer to Isla Mujeres as a different world, but Cuba goes one step beyond. It is a different world largely due to the US, on finding they were unable to dominate Cuba, imposed a trade embargo against Cuba ever since 1958. From that time there has been no economic, financial or commercial activity between the two countries, it is illegal for any US company or organization to do business with Cuba, effectively causing Cuba to be frozen in time, almost as it was nearly seventy years ago.


Cuba as a country hasn't thrived, but it has survived, much of it is crumbling, it however retains an enormous charm, the people are wonderful and it is very safe. Due to embargo you will see an amazing selection of 1950's American cars, which the Cuban's repair and maintain and in some cases keep in immaculate condition; there are no parts available so if a part is broken they make a new one.


Being in Havana is like experiencing time travel; you can take a stroll around the old town and enjoy a Cuba Libre in one of the hotel bars that were regularly frequented by the likes of Ernest Hemmingway, Errol Flynn and the famous stars of the day. You don't have to go on an organized tour, you can get on a bus and explore the island for yourself , enjoying the wonderful beaches. Isla Mujeres has great beaches but Cuba has miles of unspoilt beaches.


People think that there may be a boat service between Isla Mujeres and Cuba, but it is a little too far for that, although it was at one time a very popular route for smuggling Cubans, they would arrive in the early hours of the morning having been warned that the coast was clear by a series of lookouts in order to avoid the navy patrols. Once they arrived on Isla Mujeres, they would start the long Journey to the US.

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