Cuba in 16 Instagram photos

“You went to Cuba? I’m so jealous!”

Almost every American I’ve spoken to since our visit to Cuba has responded in the same way: with envy. Soon, though, it’s going to be much easier for US citizens to visit this Caribbean nation, with the lifting of the decades-old embargo.

We visited late last year with a couple of friends, and explored Havana and the eastern half of the island. We stayed in casas particulares and travelled in huge old American cars. We ate at hole-in-the-wall locals’ food stalls, drank rum and smoked cigars.

It was an experience like no other in a country that’s like no other: stopped in time in some respects, inching into the future in others. We found it frustrating, invigorating, interesting and welcoming, and we’re sure you’ll have a great time there when you travel to Cuba.

In the meantime, enjoy these Cuba Instagram photos. While you check them out, take a listen to our Cuba podcast: hit play below or find episode 312 in iTunes, Stitcher or Soundcloud:

Havana

https://www.instagram.com/p/-6q082NU-M/

https://www.instagram.com/p/-uDiZvNUxW/

https://www.instagram.com/p/_VQXryNU1k/

https://www.instagram.com/p/_P0GvHNU2q/

https://www.instagram.com/p/_aP2g3tU4o/

Beaches

https://www.instagram.com/p/_55Om-NU_X/

https://www.instagram.com/p/_Md1fnNU0I/

https://www.instagram.com/p/_JCxR8tU7a/

Cienfuegos

https://www.instagram.com/p/_LevCbtU1J/

https://www.instagram.com/p/_KHjcBtU_K/

https://www.instagram.com/p/_o5XxyNU6t/

https://www.instagram.com/p/_b-39_NU8W/

https://www.instagram.com/p/_W2gykNU57/

https://www.instagram.com/p/_Rs6MctUx6/

https://www.instagram.com/p/_N61cVNUwC/

Viñales

https://www.instagram.com/p/_UP-vItUwf/

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