Überall in Kuba trifft man auf Orte, wo die Zeit stehengeblieben zu sein scheint. Gleichzeitig gibt sich die Insel modern und entwickelt einen Impfstoff, der auch Urlaubern angeboten werden soll. Auf dem Velo lässt sich Kuba sehr unmittelbar entdecken. Wer das allzu verbissen angeht, hat aber die Insel nicht verstanden. Besser ist es, sich dem karibischen Lebensgefühl zu ergeben und die Insel auch abseits der Strasse intensiv zu erleben. Dem Rhythmus ihrer Menschen begegnen und sich Zeit nehmen für einen guten Kaffee, Cuba Libre, Mojito oder Piña Colada. „Diese Insel ist die wohl schönste Insel, die Menschenaugen jemals erblickten”, schrieb Christoph Kolumbus vor über 500 Jahren in sein Bord-Tagebuch. Das gleiche schreiben sicher viele Radsportler ins Logbuch, welche die Insel besuchen.
Everywhere in Cuba, one encounters places where time seems to have stood still. At the same time, the island is modern and is developing a vaccine that will also be offered to vacationers. On the bike, Cuba can be discovered very directly. Whoever approaches this too doggedly, however, has not understood the island. It is better to surrender to the Caribbean way of life and to experience the island intensively off the road. Encounter the rhythm of its people and take time for a good coffee, Cuba Libre, Mojito or Piña Colada. "This island is probably the most beautiful island that human eyes have ever beheld," wrote Christopher Columbus in his shipboard diary over 500 years ago. I'm sure many cyclists who conquer the island write the same in their logbooks. The lively capital Havana with its Fords and Chevis of the 50ies, endless sandy beaches with crystal blue sea and the mountains of the Sierra Maestra at the southern tip of the island. Especially for bikers, the Caribbean island has a lot to offer.
Current situation & entry
Cuba has so far been relatively little affected by the Corona pandemic. Upon entry, a negative PCR test in paper form must be carried, which must be no more than 72 hours old upon arrival and issued by a certified laboratory.
Upon arrival at the airport, entrants must undergo another PCR test. A declaration of health status must be made at the airport.
Biking in Cuba
If you travel to Cuba individually and expect a spotless bike with signposted tour tips, you will be disappointed. It is better to turn to an experienced bike tour operator like Bike Adventure Tours from Switzerland.
Tours
Those who take on the adventure of Trans-Cuba (the crossing of the island from east to west) on "La Ruta Mala" will cover about 1,384 kilometers and conquer about 32,000 meters of altitude from Santiago de Cuba via Havana to the La Guire National Park and should plan 20-30 days for this sporting highlight.
Useful links
Cuba tourism
www.cubatravel.cu
Bike Adventure Tours
www.bike-adventure-tours.ch
Info and GPS data Trans Cuba
www.bikepacking.com/routes/trans-cuba
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