Ecotourism Sprouting in Cuba

In fifty years, the U.S. travel ban to Cuba has been subsequent to ineffective in promoting democracy there. In fact, there have been quite a few efforts cropping up, one particular featured right here in Matt’s post, to abolish this. But, in spite of becoming nearly entirely closed to the awaiting masses sitting just beyond the island’s waters, tourism is on the thoughts of the Cuban government.

This AP write-up tells of future plans to evolve this “sun and sand” destination into a single of the major eco-destinations. Cuban tourism organizations see a diminishing rift amongst the two countries and comprehend the sustainability and added draw eco travel will be in the future.

A excellent jumping off point would be the Caribbean’s biggest bioreserve, the Cienaga de Zapata (Zapata Swamp). With 1.5 million acres of mangrove rich swampland spilling more than with wildlife, a Cuban version of the Everglades, boats are currently passing small groups hiking along the marshlands to awaiting bungalows.

I know I could get used to relaxing at my bungalow after a day at the crocodile reserve, or pedaling the Vinales Valley as in one of our capabilities,  Cuba’s Port Of Hope.