Many people were deeply moved by Coco, especially by the line:
“The real death is when no one in the world remembers you.”
The film’s Land of the Dead, bursting with color and magic, was inspired by Guanajuato—a real Mexican city so vibrant it feels like God spilled a box of paints. And honestly, the real city is even more touching than the animation.
Across the Caribbean, Cuba stands as one of the most unique countries in the world—a socialist nation that has endured decades of pressure and isolation, yet never lost its soul. The revolutionary spirit of Che Guevara still echoes through its streets, inspiring generations in Cuba and far beyond. Resilience isn’t just history here—it’s character. 
🎶 Every Cuban Is Born an Artist
Many say Cuba’s soul lies in cigars and rum—but that’s only half the story.
The true heart of Cuba beats in music and dance.
Cuban music blends Spanish passion, African rhythm, Latin American warmth, and raw Caribbean energy. These rhythms express something deeply natural to Cubans: freedom and romance.
On the streets, everyone is a musician and a dancer. Anything that can be tapped becomes an instrument. If you have legs, you dance.
Styles like Rumba, Salsa, Danzón, and Guajira fill the air. Even if you’ve never danced before, Cuba will pull you in. The fastest way to make friends here? Dance with them.
🎨 Cuba: A Nation of Living Art
People who’ve visited Cuba often say the same thing: this is a country made of art.
Ernest Hemingway lived here for 22 years and wrote The Old Man and the Sea.
Artist José Fuster spent 20 years creating the famous mosaic village Fusterlandia.
Cuba is also home to one of the world’s finest ballet schools.
Classic American cars painted in dazzling colors cruise graffiti-lined streets. Ceramic artists, painters, musicians, dancers—true creators are everywhere.
If you love art, Cuba doesn’t just welcome you… it tempts you to stay.
🌮 Mexicans Are Born Food Lovers
Arriving in Mexico, the first thing you should do is simple: eat.
Mexican cuisine stands proudly alongside French cuisine and Chinese cuisine as one of the world’s great food traditions. Like the Chinese, Mexicans don’t just love food—they understand it.
Their dishes are colorful, bold, rich, and endlessly creative. Visit Mexico without eating your fill, and you’ve missed the point.
🌽 Corn: The Soul of Mexican Cuisine
Corn is the foundation of Mexican daily life, transformed into countless forms:
- Taco
- Quesadilla
- Chilaquiles
- Fried corn tortillas with tuna, meat, or vegetables
Corn in Mexico is what rice is to China—limitless.
And yes, real tacos only exist in Mexico. Beef, pork, chicken, fish… even intestines. Mexicans eat everything, and they eat it proudly.
🌶️ Chili: Not Optional, Essential
Mexican food without chili pepper is simply not authentic.
Some chilies are famously intense—legend says the spiciest can burn through your soul. Ice cream? Chili powder. Lollipops? Chili flavor. No exceptions.
Perhaps that’s why Mexican personalities mirror their food: bold, fiery, free, and wildly passionate.
Even cactus—yes, cactus—is turned into delicious local dishes. Just remember: add chili.
🎭 Cuba’s Carnival: Nights That Never End
Cuba’s Carnival takes place from July to August. Rooted in religious tradition, each city celebrates differently, with festivals lasting around ten days.
The most famous carnivals happen in Havana and Santiago de Cuba. Parades start at night and run until dawn. Dancers in glittering costumes and massive feathered wings move to thunderous rhythms—far more electrifying than any runway show.
💀 Mexico’s Day of the Dead: Celebrating Life Through Memory
Day of the Dead takes place on November 1–2. Just like in Coco, it’s a time to honor loved ones who have passed.
Unlike solemn traditions elsewhere, Mexicans turn remembrance into celebration. Streets are decorated with papel picado, roads covered in marigolds. People wear skull masks, sing, dance, and laugh through the night—welcoming their loved ones home with joy.
It’s a beautiful reflection of Mexican optimism and openness toward life and death.
🏖️ Cancun: Silk-Soft Beaches
Cancún boasts one of the world’s top ten beaches—a 20-kilometer stretch of white sand shaped like a crescent moon along the Caribbean Sea.
The sand, formed from weathered coral, is unbelievably soft—like silk under your feet. The sea and sky blend into endless blue. Unlike Maldives, Cancún feels calmer, less crowded, and deeply relaxing.
💗 Pink Lake: Nature’s Romantic Side
Mexico’s Pink Lake looks like it escaped from a fairytale. Bubblegum-pink water, surreal reflections, and flocks of flamingos make it one of Instagram’s most iconic destinations.
Rare, dreamy, unforgettable—even the toughest traveler finds their inner romance awakened here.
🌴 Varadero: Cuba’s Eden on Earth
If Cancún is paradise, Varadero is Eden.
Located on the Hicacos Peninsula, its ivory-white beaches and crystal-clear waters stretch endlessly. Perfect for swimming, diving, snorkeling, and even dancing with dolphins—Varadero is nature at its most generous.
⏳ A Shared Spirit of Freedom and Leisure
Whether in Cuba or Mexico, time feels slower. Life feels lighter.
People may not be rich, but they are content. Cubans dance with or without music. Mexicans laugh as loudly as their chilies burn. Walk their streets, and your pace naturally softens. Your worries loosen their grip.
Here, freedom isn’t an idea—it’s a way of life.
