Cuba Train Travel
A guide to Cuba train travel options including scheduled passenger services and day trips by both electric and steam railway.
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A guide to Cuba train travel options including scheduled passenger services and day trips by both electric and steam railway.
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Beyond The Ordinary specialise in tailor made holidays and are able to arrange a wide number of Cuba excursions as part of an overall holiday.
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Mundo Maya (Mayan World) is the broad, slightly tourist-centric description given to the five Central American countries that were once part of the vast Mayan empire.
Acatenango is a twin peaked volcano that forms part of the Central American Volcanic Arc as it tracks north to south along the Pacific coast of Guatemala.
La Canchanchara is both the name of a cocktail and a bar (which specialises in the drink) in the town of Trinidad on Cuba’s south coast.
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Beyond The Ordinary are specialists in bespoke holidays to Cuba, Guatemala and the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico.
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Beyond The Ordinary is a UK based Cuba specialist, with complete financial protection provided under both its ATOL & ABTOT licences.
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When making your travel arrangements, we understand just how important peace-of-mind is. Beyond The Ordinary hold both ATOL & ABTOT bonds so whether you book your flights through us, or independently, any money you pay us is 100% protected. More detailed information on Financial Protection can be found by clicking here.
Whichever of our featured countries you wish to visit, we've been there several times. So, if you're after something beyond the ordinary to Cuba, Guatemala or the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, we'd love to hear from you.
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