Four stereotypes about Cuba that are false

The streets are not safe

There is this perception that Cuba is a very dangerous country, and it is not tourist-friendly. However, research debunks this notion.

According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Cuba is one of the safest countries in the western hemisphere and is in the ranks with Canada and Chile.

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