Cuba has a very tropical energy to it because it is part of the Caribbean. It is hot all year round and literally has untouched nature because of political sanctions. Cuba is only 90 miles from Key West, Florida and it is surrounded by Haiti and Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Cayman Islands. Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean. Currently, people can legally travel to Cuba if it is educational, religious, volunteer work, etc. Plane tickets to Cuba from the United States can only be booked through third-party travel agencies. However, there are many Americans who travel to Cuba through Mexico or another Caribbean island and not get their passport stamped so they won’t go to jail once they get back
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One of the reasons for this is the political beef with the U.S. that has gone on for over half a century. Other countries can’t trade with Cuba legally; so many people rely on the island and Russia for everything about survival. Cuba has the most untouched nature in the Caribbean with vibrant coral life. Much of the pollution that affects other Caribbean islands, don’t necessarily affect Cuba because they still have old school vehicles from the 1950’s that don’t burn much gas. Also, Cubans aren’t legally allowed to sail on the ocean and fish. However, they can fish for the bay. Because of this, it has created a vibrant ocean life not seen anywhere else. Cuba can’t legally trade (U.S. negotiations are in process now) with other countries so unnaturally processed foods are not flowing into the island poisoning its citizens. Healthcare in Cuba is free and the population receives great treatment for every type of disease. Many of the doctors in Cuba are highly educated and they typically stay on the island. All of the hotels have medical staffs on hand for emergencies. Most importantly, there are many healthcare facilities around the island that the citizens can take advantage of. Life expectancy in Cuba is 78 years; 76 for men and 81 for women (2014).
Main Health Issues
• Diarrhea – Foreigners who are able travel to Cuba will experience a change in environment and food. This can cause diarrhea.
• Tobacco – Every health concern associated with smoking tobacco can occur. Almost half the population smokes tobacco (namely, Cuban cigars) which can cause severe health problems.
Food and Diets
Some foods part of the Cuba diet are Black Beans, Plantains, Rice, Yucca, Tuna, and Rice
One of the reasons for this is the political beef with the U.S. that has gone on for over half a century. Other countries can’t trade with Cuba legally; so many people rely on the island and Russia for everything about survival. Cuba has the most untouched nature in the Caribbean with vibrant coral life. Much of the pollution that affects other Caribbean islands, don’t necessarily affect Cuba because they still have old school vehicles from the 1950’s that don’t burn much gas. Also, Cubans aren’t legally allowed to sail on the ocean and fish. However, they can fish for the bay. Because of this, it has created a vibrant ocean life not seen anywhere else. Cuba can’t legally trade (U.S. negotiations are in process now) with other countries so unnaturally processed foods are not flowing into the island poisoning its citizens. Healthcare in Cuba is free and the population receives great treatment for every type of disease. Many of the doctors in Cuba are highly educated and they typically stay on the island. All of the hotels have medical staffs on hand for emergencies. Most importantly, there are many healthcare facilities around the island that the citizens can take advantage of. Life expectancy in Cuba is 78 years; 76 for men and 81 for women (2014).
Main Health Issues
• Diarrhea – Foreigners who are able travel to Cuba will experience a change in environment and food. This can cause diarrhea.
• Tobacco – Every health concern associated with smoking tobacco can occur. Almost half the population smokes tobacco (namely, Cuban cigars) which can cause severe health problems.
Food and Diets
Some foods part of the Cuba diet are Black Beans, Plantains, Rice, Yucca, Tuna, and Rice