HIKING & TREKKING
Cuba offers terrific hiking and trekking possibilities. Imagine following in the footsteps of Fidel and his rebels band in a three-day trek over the Sierra Maestra mountain range, crossing Pico Turquino, Cuba's highest mountain. Marked walking trails, maps and professional guides are almost non-existent but local residents will usually guide you for just a few dollars.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Popular among visitors, and special tourist ranches have been established at Baconao, Trinidad and Pinar del Rio in the west, where you can ride through tobacco fields.
(WIND)SURFING
The northeasterly tradewinds bring good swells between December and April, but surfers will have to bring their own boards as none are locally available for rent. Windsurf boards can be rented at most beach resorts
SCUBA DIVING
Cuba is endowed with wonderful areas for scuba diving and the 30-odd dive centers across the country offer organized dives, courses and equipment for hire. |