Cuba: The largest of the Caribbeans

In 1492, Columbus had been dazzled by the largest of the Caribbean islands: I have never seen such a beautiful land [...] on the beach, millions of shells, water so clear and always the same deafening symphony of bird calls.

Marie-Victorin was equally enthusiastic as he explored Cuba through the eyes of a botanist, an ecologist ahead of his time - he constantly pointed out the bonds between the various species and their habitats - and an appreciative guest who valued the Cubans hospitality and ingenuity.

Here we'll head with him, Brother Léon and the young Carabia to some of the places that they explored together, starting in Havana and then crossing Cuba from west to east.

Bon voyage!