13. Cuba Has 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Another one of the interesting facts about Cuba is that it is home to 9 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Seven are cultural sites and two are natural sites. These include the colonial cities of Old Havana, Trinidad and Camagüey, Alejandro de Humboldt National Park and the tobacco growing region of Viñales Valley. This recognition is a testament to the rich heritage and landscape of the country.
14. Cuban Tourism is Booming (Just Not for Americans)
Cuba is a popular vacation spot, primarily for Canadians and Europeans looking for a relatively affordable winter getaway. Over 3 million tourists visit each year and it is one of the island’s main sources of revenue. Medical tourism is also a thriving niche, as Cuba’s health care standards are impressive. However, Americans have not been free to visit Cuba since the 1960 travel ban. Although things are starting to relax and open up, Cuba is the still the only country that US citizens need official government permission to visit. There are some workaround solutions like visiting via Mexico (but you didn’t hear that from us).
