A balmy beach in Cuba that was once the scene of an ugly invasion

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Bay of Pigs. Cuba.

Cuba’s Bay of Pigs is mostly known for the failed attempt by U.S. backed Cuban exiles to invade and overthrow Fidel Castro in 1961. It ended in a humiliating defeat and helped push Cuba firmly in the Soviet camp at the height of the Cold War. Today the Bay of Pigs faces a new invasion, tourists.

The quiet, tranquil bay has become a popular stopping off point for the more adventurous travelers. The local population has responded by providing accommodations and renting their homes known as Casa Particulares.

Take a look at Michael’s report to see how Cuba’s growing private sector is helping transform the local economy.

A balmy beach in Cuba that was once the scene of an ugly invasion

Cuba’s Bay of Pigs is mostly known for the failed attempt by U.S. backed Cuban exiles to invade and overthrow Fidel Castro in 1961. It ended in a humiliating defeat and helped push Cuba firmly in the Soviet camp at the height of the Cold War. Today the Bay of Pigs faces a new invasion, tourists. The quiet, tranquil bay has become a popular stopping off point for the more adventurous travelers. The local population has responded by providing accommodations and renting their homes known as Casa Particulares. Take a look at Michael’s report to see how Cuba’s growing private sector is helping transform the local economy.