Maria del Gorda could be considered a slice of paradise. Located in Cuba's western most tip it is very remote and stunning. Mind you the trip there was pretty bumpy so we were keen to see a slice of paradise at the end.
The location is spectacular, the hotel we stayed in has great potential....as with many places in Cuba it is owned by the government and in this case run by the military. For the people working there it appeared to be more of a function of doing your job than understanding the tourism market and potential. It as one of the most expensive places we visited in Cuba and in contrast to our home stays the accommodation reminded us very much of a communist holiday retreat. I didn't even take a photo of the place! I imagine all this is a reflection of the low wages these guys earn and the military control of the place left little room for entrepreneurship.
All that said had a great time lazing on the beach, swimming in warm, crystal clear turquoise seas and snorkelling. And of course the sensational sunsets and relaxing cocktails on the beach all added up to a pretty nice time..
Location:Maria La Gorda, Cuba
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