It is a bittersweet place. The beaches seem pristine; the architecture hearkens back to the 1950's and 60's but its undeniable sense that regime has not lead to prosperity for all. The country appears stuck in a time warp after the fall of Batista. That photo of the child with her mother shows the girl's curiosity but it is poignant at the same time.
Have you been to Cuba prior to the lifting of the sanctions by the US? I would be keen to know how your photography or experience has changed from then to now. :)