Synopsis

Despite fifty years of political and economic constraint, Cuba has maintained open borders for wildlife, drawn to its undeveloped islands like a magnet. Many Caribbean nations have sacrificed their natural heritage – both terrestrial and marine – in the name of expanding tourism. Cuba, however, has largely preserved its wild landscapes, offering a sanctuary for rare and fascinating native animals, as well as hundreds of migratory bird and marine species. Even the coral reefs have thrived; indepe