TURISIM IN CUBA

Tourism is a main economic source in cuba. Cuban tourism is a sample of the rich landscape Caribbean, Creole cuisine and its mix of various cultural expressions.

Tourism became one of the main economic alternatives for the development of the country, with the demand for modern communications and transport infrastructures, supplies of water, electricity, waste removal, training and employment of staff

•Sun and Beach Tourism: tourism par excellence to enjoy as the Varadero, Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Largo and Cayo Coco Cuba.

•Cultural Tourism: know the cities, museums and monuments that have historic or artistic value, such as salsa, son and mambo. Also the Museum of colonial art

• Rural tourism: The peace of the countryside, flora, fauna and the beauty of the landscape are its biggest attractions. As the province of Pinar del Rio, community of the terraces

• Ecotourism: Are national parks and nature reserves such as valle de vinares, san Felipe cays and alligators

•Culinary tourism: the typical food is the congrí, lobster enchilada, Tamale in seafood casserole. Etc. And in alcohol beverage is rum Havana club

HIGHER EDUCATION IN CUBA

The Government nationalized all educational institutions and created a system that is operated exclusively by the State. the educational system has a character Marxist ideological orientation, by the current Constitution.

The possibility of access to higher education in cuba is very easy because it is public and free. Also offers different options such as studying in face-to-face, virtual way or daytime courses. Cuban universities are characterized by forming solidarity students fighting for the defense of human rights, democracy, equality, social justice and oppose capitalism but students have certain challenges due to the difficult economic situation because internet access not always readily available.

Road infrastructure

The road network in Cuba for automotive transport has an area of ​​52,202 km, of which 17,212 km are paved roads aa for a density of 157 m of paved roads per km2. The network includes 654 km of highways and 400 km of other multilane expressways. It has 3815 bridges, predominantly reinforced concrete (95%).

The Central Highway (N-1) with a total length of 1435 km, built in 1931, covers all the provinces, through their provincial capitals with the exception of Cienfuegos. It is a two-way lanes and a width of 6.30 m in rural areas.

The National Highway (A-1 from Havana eastward, A-4 of the capital westward). Has a total of 597 km and joins passable Havana with the cities of Santa Clara and Sancti Spiritus east and Pinar del Río west. Also crosses the territory of the provinces of Mayabeque, Matanzas and Cienfuegos (east)) and Artemis (westward). Another stretch built connects to Palma Soriano Santiago de Cuba and partially to this city with Guantánamo. The initial project covered the whole island, but was stopped in the 90s.

La Vía Blanca, 4 lanes express highway, 138 km joins Havana to Matanzas and Varadero beach resort, meandering along the northern coast. It was completed in 1960. It is considered the first Cuban highway and is one of the busiest highways.

The employment in Cuba

The employment in Cuba

In Cuba, in spite of the limitations imposed by a cruel blockade with more than 40 years of duration, the employment constitutes a fundamental element in the planning of the economic and social development. The legislation has among its basic principles that of equality in the access to the employment, to the education and other rights.

Nevertheless, there are still some job opportunities available for expats who plan on working in Cuba. For instance, you can always find employment in Cuba-based offices of foreign companies or agencies. However, as most of these are joint ventures together with Cuban companies, Cuban applicants are usually treated preferentially.

Within the tourist industry, expats interested in working in Cuba may find employment as tour operators or representatives. You can, however, not expect to be hired as a barman, entertainer, or cleaning staff. These types of jobs are reserved for Cubans. Many expats with plans on working in Cuba also find employment as freelance writers, photographers, or journalists. However, you should be aware that you need a special work permit for this.

Keep in mind that almost all jobs are distributed by the state. Securing a work permit, the prerequisite for working in Cuba, is definitely not easy as Cuban citizens are treated preferentially.

Education in Cuba

The education in Cuba is 100% subsidized by the government, that is, that Cuban students at all levels can attend school for free. The Cuban government has been investing an important part of its budget into education for many years.

Cuba has increasing the level of education over the years, and it has improved since Castro started his mandate, with literacy rates ranking a notable 96% as early as 1995. However, Cuba currently continues to place great emphasis on education with the hopes of raising economic standards in the future, that would allow improve the quality of life.

Primary and Secondary Education 
In Cuba, the children between 6 to 16 years must attend to the school. In the school they should use uniforms with different colors distinguishing the various grade levels.
On the other hand, the primary level is formed by six years and then the Cuban students proceed to basic secondary or high school for a period of 3–4 years.
When the finished the basic secondary, the education will divided in two categories: The first is pre-university education, that leads to a Bachillerato degree and the second is completion of technical or professional training enables students to attend one of the country’s many technological institutes.

Those years at the school, are based on three main principles: self discipline, hard work and love of country. In this education system, is important that the chuldren learn different aspects related to communism, that is, that parents who violate this rule teaching their children contrary doctrine face could go to prison.