An annual marathon held in Cuba鈥檚 capital city of Havana has been virtually off-limits to Americans since its start in 1987 because of strained relations between the island nation and the United States鈥攂ut no longer.
The ,聽as it is known locally,聽has been out of reach thanks to travel restrictions to Cuba. But as diplomatic ties with the United States have recently improved, tour companies like InsightCuba are to Americans centered on this year鈥檚 marathon, scheduled for November 15.
Last year, 聽sent the first-ever organized group of marathon runners from the United States聽to the race in Havana.
Though relations have improved, the United States聽still maintains a number of regulations that limit trade and access to Cuba. U.S. senators that would officially lift the trade embargo,聽but whether that specific bill will pass is still uncertain.聽