Back from CUBA

We recently returned from the inaugural Red Hill Birding tour to Cuba! It was a wonderful trip. The birding was great, the people welcoming, and the traveling easy. Despite the strained relations between the governments of Cuba and the United States, the immigration and customs processes were straightforward on both sides of the 'border.' 

In addition to seeing most of Cuba's endemic birds, we enjoyed seeing its classic cars, beautiful architecture, and gorgeous coast, meeting Cubans along the way, and drinking the occasional Havana Club rum cocktail. Check out the trip report and photo gallery. We will post additional photos on our Facebook page, so be sure to "Like" it. 

Although we are not offering a set departure trip to Cuba at the moment, we have a great local guide who is not used by any other tour company and we are happy to arrange custom trips for bird clubs or groups of friends. We will next offer a set departure trip in 2020. 

 

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