CUBA | Part 1: Viñales

I recently had the chance to visit and explore Cuba for the first time. And like any place on one's bucket list, it's fairly easy to overindulge in a gluttonous amount of photo opps — especially when the subject is so full of depth, texture, and history. When I returned home I was slightly overwhelmed with the load of images and video clips captured that I could and would only be able to savor & digest each moment in that of small sound bites. So I decided to break up my trip into small servings to share..

With that said, here is CUBA | Part 1: Viñales.  

obligatory selfie

Hotel Los Jazmines en Viñales

poolside haven

casa y restaurante de alberto el vitamina (A must visit!)

alberto!!! :)

roadside resfreshments right off the vine

another must!

our rides courtesy sea to see travel

alberto's tobacco farm and dry house

Generation Z: USA meets Mexico meets cuba

:)

Two-way street

no caption needed

rolling cohibas with the local tobacco plantation

Monte cristos y Romeo & Juliets as well, dipped in honey

"We know we cannot plant seeds with closed fists. To sow, we must open our hands."

A favorite moment: the sun setting in Viñales

Room with a view

Cubano <3

All imagery © Kristin Aytona

I want to give a special thanks to Sea to See Travel for creating such a memorable experience! This collection of pics is just a small snapshot of our trip. A peek into Havana, Colón, Matanzas, and the people, places, things (and everything in between) coming soon! :)