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Unforgettable Experience
               Cuba offers an  experience that goes beyond
               first  impressions.  Its  captivating  history,
               dynamic culture, and breathtaking landscapes
               come together to create an experience that is
               truly unforgettable. Whether strolling through
               Havana's lively streets, dancing to the beat of
               salsa,  or simply enjoying  the sun on pristine
               beaches, Cuba is sure to leave you wanting
               more. So, pack your bags, immerse yourself in
               the spirit of Cuba, and get ready for a journey
               through time and culture like no other.



























       Useful Vocabulary


       •   Cobblestone: a rounded stone formerly used for
          paving streets and courtyards.
       •   Limestone: a sedimentary rock composed
          primarily of calcium carbonate.
       •   Ingrained: firmly established and difficult to
          change or eliminate.
       •   Artifacts: an item of cultural or historical interest
          made by a human being.
       •   Pristine: clean untouched by human influence or
          pollution.
       •   Succulent: pleasantly juicy and tender.                  Questions/Elaboration
       •   Ubiquitous: present, appearing, or found
          everywhere.                                               1.  These preserved colonial buildings seem
       •   Indigenous: occurring naturally in a particular              culturally important in Cuba. Why?
          place; native.                                            2.  What makes Cuban music genres like
       •   Insurgent: a rebel or revolutionary.
       •   Vernacular: the language or dialect spoken by                salsa so distinctive globally?
          ordinary people in a particular region.                   3.  Can you provide context on Cuba's
       •   Exuberant: filled with a lively energy and                    revolutionary history and figures?
          excitement.                                               4.  What are some signature dishes blending
       •   Resplendent: attractive and impressive through               Cuban cuisine's cultural influences?
          being richly colorful.                                    5.  Why is it important to confront the
       •   Undulating:  moving with a smooth, wave-like                 history of the slave trade in Cuba?
          motion.
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