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  4. In Photos: President Obama's Trip to Cuba

In Photos: President Obama's Trip to Cuba

By Erika Owen
March 23, 2016
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Over the weekend, Obama set off on a trip that hasn't been made by a standing president in 88 years. And his visit did not go unnoticed: Cubans celebrated his arrival by rushing to the streets—despite it being a rainy Sunday night in Havana—for the change to catch a look at the President of the United States. 

According to The New York Times, "shouts of 'U.S.A.!' and 'Obama!' echoed over the stone plazas," with one man notably exclaiming, “Welcome to Cuba! We like you!” A welcome ceremony was held at the Palace of the Revolution, complete with a band performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner." 

This trip is an opportunity for Obama and Cuban leader Raul Castro to discuss new agreements and commercial deals leading up to the influx of tourism that's already occurring in the new hot spot. Both leaders shared that an agreement had been made to better cooperate when it comes to the spread of communicative diseases, such as the Zika virus.

Airlines, boat services, cruise liners, hotels, and travel brands have all been gearing up to find a home in Cuba. Airbnb is officially on the island, newly expanded cell service means travelers can Instagram photos of vintage cars to their heart's desire (at a steep cost), and you can even make the trip without a group thanks to the new "people-to-people" and educational excursions. You can now even get a taste of Cuba without leaving America. 

So what exactly does a presidential visit to Cuba look like? For one, the White House Instagram is giving the rest of us a great look at Obama's trip. Ahead, get a taste of Cuba through the eyes of a world leader. 
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President Obama Tours Old Havana

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The Obamas Take a Walking Tour of Old Havana

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1 of 17 President Obama Waves as He Enters a Restaurant
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4 of 17 President Barack Obama and Ben Rhodes Meet with Cardinal Jamie Ortega
5 of 17 Touring La Catedral de la Virgen Maria de la Concepcion Inmaculada in Old Havana
6 of 17 President and First Lady Obama After Touring Old Havana
7 of 17 Malia Interprets in Spanish for a Restauranteur in Havana
8 of 17 President Obama Greets Hotel Workers
9 of 17 President Obama Meeting with Locals
10 of 17 Diners Send Smiles and Waves to President Obama
11 of 17 President Obama Tours Old Havana
12 of 17 President Obama Enjoys Dinner with His Family in Havana
13 of 17 The Obamas Take a Walking Tour of Old Havana
14 of 17 President Obama at the Jose Marti Memorial
15 of 17 President Obama Meets With Cuban President Raul Castro In Havana
16 of 17 President Obama Signs a Visitors' Book at the Revolution Palace
17 of 17 Raul Castro Hosts State Dinner For the Obamas

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