{"id":2034,"date":"2023-03-24T01:39:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T01:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lovecuba.com\/?p=2034"},"modified":"2023-04-21T02:38:17","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T02:38:17","slug":"cubas-isla-de-la-juventud-the-isle-of-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/cubas-isla-de-la-juventud-the-isle-of-youth\/","title":{"rendered":"Cuba\u2019s Isla de la Juventud (The Isle of Youth)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #000000;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The second-largest Cuban Island (after the mainland) and seventh-largest isle in the West Indies, <strong>Isla de la Juventud<\/strong> is an enigmatic paradise with a rich history worth discovering. Peppered with some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes, gorgeous beaches, abundant marine life, and a treasure trove of olde-worlde pirate\u2019s tales \u2013 it\u2019s an authentic corner of Cuba tourists may not have considered visiting, until now.<\/p>\n<p>This southwest gem sits directly below the capital of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/destinations\/havana-holidays\">Havana<\/a>, and although it\u2019s less frequented by tourists than its neighbouring regions, it certainly packs a punch when it comes to natural wonders \u2013 so it\u2019s worth stepping off the beaten track for. Also known as \u201cTreasure Island\u201d, the area is famous for its prisons, scuba diving, and pirates \u2013 so you\u2019ll have plenty of attractions add to your itinerary.<\/p>\n<p>The Isla de la Juventud\u2019s capital, Nueva Gerona, played an important role in the Cuban Revolution and is a popular place to frequent if you\u2019re visiting. Located between the Sierra de los Cabas and the Sierra de Caballos, history buffs will be in their element here, since there\u2019s a handful of cultural sights to explore, including the Museo de la Lucha Clandestina, the Museo de Historia Natural, plus the Festival de la Toronja \u2013 where the capital\u2019s famous grapefruit harvest is celebrated with colourful parades and the sucu-sucu dance. There are also excellent hiking trails available for those who like to soak up the scenery on foot, and when hunger strikes, you\u2019ll find delicious food for great prices.<\/p>\n<p>Another popular pastime is the Presidio Modelo, the prison where Fidel Castro was imprisoned after his attack in 1953. Built between 1926 and 1931, the four-storey circular blocks could hold 5000 prisoners at one time \u2013 with the most famous inmates being Fidel Castro and the other Moncada rebels. Imprisoned from October 1953 \u2013 May 1955, they were held separately from the other prisoners in the hospital building, at the south end of the eerie complex. This section has since been converted into a museum, with a room dedicated to the history of the place and many others highlighting facts about the lives of Fidel and the Moncada prisoners \u2013 if you want to have a browse, admission is free.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer to explore the waters than dry land, the isle is a hot spot for scuba diving. The place to head is the extraordinarily beautiful Punta Franc\u00e9s Marine National Park, which plays host to gorgeous coral reefs teeming with tropical marine life and enchanting caves worth exploring. Discover lush mangrove forests, white sun-soaked strips of beach, and a plethora of spectacular marine life including endangered manatees, American crocodiles, and various bird species \u2013 plus no less than 56 spectacular diving sites. The most popular place to dive, however, is in front of El Colony Hotel, where you can keep your eyes peeled for abundant snappers, barracudas, sting rays, reef sharks, and beyond!<\/p>\n<p>What better way to dry off from the crystal-blue waters than on the isle\u2019s postcard-perfect sandy beaches? Like most of the places you visit in Cuba, there\u2019s a handful of beaches to choose from and each is as beautiful as the next. A few favourite stretches include Playa Bibijagua, a black sandy beach close by to the Presidio Modelo, a golden stretch called Playa Blanca, plus Playa Los Cocos and Playa Tortuga, both of which are an extension of Playa Blanca, where you\u2019ll find quaint coves, beautiful waters, and hundreds of sea turtles (hence the name, Tortugas) \u2013 it\u2019s a real sight to behold.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re visiting for the fascinating history, exotic marine life, soft sands, or simply to get a taste of traditional Cuba, <strong>Isla de la Juventud<\/strong> shouldn\u2019t be overlooked. It\u2019s one of the most inviting places to visit, with a flurry of friendly hosts offering up their cosy casas particulares to tourists who wish to stay in the area \u2013 but don\u2019t just take our word for it.<\/p>\n<p>Speak to one of our travel experts at Love Cuba today and allow us to plan your next adventure to Treasure Island.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2035 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Picture2-3.jpg\" alt=\"Cuba\u2019s Isla de la Juventud (The Isle of Youth)\" width=\"1274\" height=\"849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Picture2-3.jpg 1274w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Picture2-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Picture2-3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Picture2-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Picture2-3-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Picture2-3-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1274px) 100vw, 1274px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Love Cuba<\/strong>\u00a0is the UK\u2019s leading\u00a0<strong>Cuba holiday specialist<\/strong>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/\"><strong>Click here for more info<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/\"><strong>Cuba holidays<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/holiday-types\/multi-centre-cuba-holidays\">Multi Centre Cuba Holidays<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/holiday-types\/tailor-made-cuba-holidays\">Tailor Made Cuba Holidays<\/a>\u00a0please don\u2019t hesitate to contact our friendly team of\u00a0<strong>Cuba holiday specialists<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0<strong>0207 071 3636<\/strong>\u00a0or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:enquiries@lovecuba.com\">enquiries@lovecuba.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The second-largest Cuban Island (after the mainland) and seventh-largest isle in the West Indies, Isla de la Juventud is an enigmatic paradise with a rich history worth discovering. Peppered with some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes, gorgeous beaches, abundant marine life, and a treasure trove of olde-worlde pirate\u2019s tales \u2013 it\u2019s an authentic corner [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2037,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"subtitle":"","format":"standard","video":"","gallery":"","source_name":"","source_url":"","via_name":"","via_url":"","override_template":"0","override":[{"template":"1","single_blog_custom":"","parallax":"1","fullscreen":"1","layout":"right-sidebar","sidebar":"default-sidebar","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"top","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_share_counter":"1","show_view_counter":"1","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"1","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_category":"1","show_post_reading_time":"0","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","show_zoom_button":"0","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","show_prev_next_post":"1","show_popup_post":"1","number_popup_post":"1","show_author_box":"0","show_post_related":"0","show_inline_post_related":"0"}],"override_image_size":"0","image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"crop-500","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-500"}],"trending_post":"0","trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post":"0","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","sponsored_post_name":"","sponsored_post_url":"","sponsored_post_logo_enable":"0","sponsored_post_logo":"","sponsored_post_desc":""},"jnews_primary_category":{"id":""},"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,4,5],"tags":[28,126,202,203],"class_list":["post-2034","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destination","category-guides","category-photography","tag-cuba","tag-cuba-holidays","tag-isla-de-la-juventud","tag-the-isle-of-youth"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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