WELCOME TO CHATEAU DU MER BEACH RESORT

If this is your first time in my site, welcome! Chateau Du Mer is a beach house and a Conference Hall. The beach house could now accommodate 10 guests, six in the main floor and four in the first floor( air conditioned room). In addition, you can now reserve your vacation dates ahead and pay the rental fees via PayPal. I hope to see you soon in Marinduque- Home of the Morions and Heart of the Philippines. The photo above was taken during our first Garden Wedding ceremony at The Chateau Du Mer Gardens. I have also posted my favorite Filipino and American dishes and recipes in this site. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own, but I have no intention on the infringement of your copyrights!

Marinduque Mainland from Tres Reyes Islands

Marinduque Mainland from Tres Reyes Islands
View of Marinduque Mainland from Tres Reyes Islands-Click on photo to link to Marinduque Awaits You

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Twenty-One Facts About Cuba that you Probably Did Not Know


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1. Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean and has over 4,000 islands and cays within its archipelago.
2. The official name of Cuba is the Republic of Cuba, which includes the main island of Cuba, Isla de la Juventud (Isle of Youth), and several minor archipelagos.
3. Cuba's capital city, Havana, is renowned for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture and vibrant cultural scene.
4. The Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 was a 13-day confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union over Soviet ballistic missiles deployed in Cuba, marking the height of the Cold War.
5. Cuba has a dual currency system, using the Cuban peso (CUP) for domestic transactions and the Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) for international transactions, though efforts to unify the currency have been ongoing.
6. The country is one of the few remaining Marxist-Leninist socialist states, following the Communist model of development.
7. Cuban cigars are world-renowned and considered some of the best and most desirable tobacco products globally.
8. The vintage cars seen throughout Cuba are a result of the U.S. embargo, which restricted new car imports, leading Cubans to maintain older vehicles from the 1950s with great care.
9. Cuba has a high literacy rate, estimated at 99.8%, which is among the highest globally, thanks to the national literacy campaign launched in the early years of the Cuban Revolution.
10. The Viรฑales Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is celebrated for its dramatic karst landscapes, traditional agriculture, and as a premier tobacco-growing region.
11. Cuba was the first country in Latin America to have a railroad, starting service in 1837, only six years after Great Britain.
12. Ernest Hemingway, the famous American novelist, lived in Cuba for about 20 years and wrote some of his major works there, including "The Old Man and the Sea."
13. The Cuban healthcare system is recognized internationally for its excellence and efficiency, providing free medical services to its citizens.
14. The island is the birthplace of classic dances such as the Mambo, Cha-Cha-Cha, Salsa, and Bolero, reflecting its rich musical heritage.
15. The Tropicana Club in Havana is famous for its spectacular cabaret shows, a tradition that dates back to 1939.
16. Cuba has nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Old Havana, Trinidad, and the Desembarco del Granma National Park.
17. The national animal of Cuba is the Cuban Trogon, or Tocororo, whose feathers bear the colors of the Cuban flag.
18. The U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay is leased to the United States, but the Cuban government under Fidel Castro has consistently protested the American presence and refuses to cash the checks sent as payment for the lease.
19. Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Cuba, introduced in the 1860s by Cubans who studied in the United States.
20. The largest wetland in the Caribbean, the Ciรฉnaga de Zapata, is located on the southern coast of Cuba and is a haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers.
21. Cuban music, characterized by instruments like the tres, bongos, and congas, has had a significant influence on jazz and salsa music worldwide.

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