June 10, 2026
Colombian Ramiro Escobar had long dreamed of visiting Cuba.
After putting off the trip for decades, last week the 68-year-old finally toured the island's best-known sites — including the white sands of beach resort Varadero. Despite Cuba's struggling economy and fuel shortages, Escobar raved about his experience.
"It's true the country is in crisis, but there are still services and my experience here has been very good," he said. "I've had a great time here."
But Escobar was one of only six foreign tourists - mainly from elsewhere in Latin America - that Reuters was able to locate during a full morning spent earlier this week in Old Havana.
