Travel Advice for Cuba

[jdizzle113]

Hi All,

I've just been looking into a trip to Cuba for the end of 2010 - sorta for work/study - will be working in the hospital systems. I'd be over there for either 4 or 8 weeks (haven't decided yet). But here are my options in terms of locations:

Cienfuegos

Santa Clara

Camagüey

Santiago de Cuba

I know nothing about these regions, so have no idea how to choose between these options. So to anyone who has been to Cuba a couple of times, can you please provide your take on which one of these destinations would be the best to stay at for 4 to 8 weeks (taking into consideration things like - activities to do, nightlife, safety)?

Looking forward to your thoughts.

[El Presidente]

Santiago de Cuba, everyone raves about the place but I have never been. Have visited the others and 2 days would see me out

[jdizzle113]

Santiago de Cuba, everyone raves about the place but I have never been. Have visited the others and 2 days would see me out

Thanks Prez. From what I'd read I'd narrowed it down to Santa Clara and Santiago. But that helps with the decision. Can probably take a fortnight of holiday to see the other places.

The website I was reading was saying that the east side of the country is typically poorer than the west side? Is that really the case?

[El Presidente]

The website I was reading was saying that the east side of the country is typically poorer than the west side? Is that really the case?

I don't think you will be able to differentiate that much outside of Havana. Havana/Varadero and pockets where tourists visit provide some opportunities for "entrepreneurial" locals.