Cuban Official in Montevideo: Cuba is Open to Uruguayan Tourists

Cuba has much to offer Uruguayan tourists, the island's tourism advisor for South America, José Antonio Aguilera, told tour operators here on Friday.

Aguilera was speaking at the headquarters of the Latin American Integration Association (Aladi), before representatives of companies from the Uruguayan Association of Travel Agencies, Cuban residents here linked to travel and executives from Cubana de Aviación, the Cuban Airlines, who particpated via online.

Cuba is a unique destination, by virtue of its geography, climate, history, culture, gastronomy and, above all, its people, emphasized Aguilera.

He expounded on the qualities of the main destinations in the Cuban archipelago, including the Varadero resort, whose beach was recognized this year as the second best on the planet, he said.

Havana is the Latin American capital of cocktails, he added, referring to another awarded Cuban produce.

He stressed that his country is the birthplace of son, an also famous for its rum, international events tourism and health tourism.

Aguilera mentioned airlines connecting Uruguay with his country, such as Latam, Copa, Avianca and the Bolivian Boa.

As a novelty, he announced the upcoming visit of a delegation from Cubana de Aviación, on an exploratory mission that could lead to reopening flights to South America.

The Cubana delegation is to meet with Uruguayan tour operators on December 6.

For her part, the Cuban consul, Yamila Herrera, explained that the electronic visa to Cuba active since July offers additional facilities.

We want many Uruguayans to travel to Cuba, said in closing remarks Cuban ambassador Jorge Martí, permanent representative of the island before Aladi and president of the Committee of Representatives of that integrative association.