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Beaches   Varadero

Beaches, Varadero

 4 Reviews  The flag system is this: red flag, no swimming. green flag, go swim! yellow flag, be cautious. Out of the whole week I was there, it was red flag four days and yellow flag 3. The days it was red,... 

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Havana Vieja (Old Havana)   Havana

Havana Vieja (Old Havana), Havana

 16 Reviews  The Capital of Cuba and a UNESCO World Heritage Site Havana or LA HABANA is also the major port and leading commercial center of Cuba. With 2.3 million inhabitants, Havana is the largest city in both... 

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Beach   Holguín

Beach, Holguín

 5 Reviews  Snorkeling - the coral reefs are so amazing (some parts of the reef are very sharp..be careful). The tropical fish so colourful. My fav' was taking buns from dinner and then briging them out with us... 

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Castillo del Morro   Santiago de Cuba

Castillo del Morro, Santiago de Cuba

 8 Reviews   El Morro de Santiago de Cuba is one of the most beautiful fort in all of the Caribbean. Its elevated very high up and its very majestic. It is one of those places that at any time of the day you can... 

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Street Scenes   Trinidad

Street Scenes, Trinidad

 30 Reviews  The best way to have some good memories of Trinidad is to start going out without any guide or map. This could be a good advice everywhere, but particulary in this small town, you will probably not... 

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Finca Campesina   Cienfuegos

Finca Campesina, Cienfuegos

 4 Reviews  On the way to Cienfuegos we visited the Finca Campesina, to be honest I did not like this place....for me you can avoid it....such a touristic and artificial place...and full of poor animals closed in... 

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Sunset   Varadero

Sunset, Varadero

 6 Reviews  If you are lucky, you can see amazing sunsets on Varadero beach, because it faces west and the sea reflects the light beautifully. This sunset was the best and I was happy to find these leaves to... 

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Plaza de la Revolucion   Havana

Plaza de la Revolucion, Havana

 16 Reviews  One of the buildings in Revolution Square is the Ministerio del Interior or MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR. It would just be another building, if not for the giant ironwork mural of the likeness of Ernest... 

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Holguin People   Holguín

Holguin People, Holguín

 5 Reviews   Stay on the beach, and visit the city! The beaches are breath taking in Holguin and the temperature tends to be the best in this part of Cuba year round. In Holguin, since it is the dryest area in... 

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Street Scenes   Santiago de Cuba

Street Scenes, Santiago de Cuba

 5 Reviews  Walk along Avenida Jose A Saco, Santiago de Cuba, The downtown portion between Plaza de Marte and Parque Cespedes has most of the tourist shops and interesting architecture. Some of the oldest Spanish... 

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Ancon   Trinidad

Ancon, Trinidad

 1 Review  The Ancon peninsula, a beautiful natural area is about 12-13 kms from Trinidad. The beaches washed by the Caribbean Sea are sandy with crystal-clear water. We stayed on the peninsula rather than in... 

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Street Scenes   Cienfuegos

Street Scenes, Cienfuegos

 4 Reviews  Coming from the busy Havana soon we noticed two things: it was much hotter and the city was extremely quiet and "old". Yes, the first impression was that we had done a jump in the colonial age, the... 

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Give Aways   Varadero

Give Aways, Varadero

 2 Reviews  Try to bring some spare toiliteries or make up as a tip to your chamber maid as they really do appreciate this. Also, stuff for kids, pens, crayons etc. We went to our local £1 shop and loaded up and... 

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The Malecon   Havana

The Malecon, Havana

 22 Reviews  Built along the Northern coastline of Havana, during the early 1900's EL MALECON is a favourite walk for the locals and tourist alike. It runs along the main arteries of Havana and provides incredible... 

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Dolphins   Holguín

Dolphins, Holguín

 2 Reviews  Swimming with dolphins in Cuba Two favorites areDOLP: Veradero Delfinario at Punto Hicacos Nature Park and the aquarium at Bahia de Naranjo Nature Park (Holguin) . A third one is located near... 

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El Castillo del Morro'   Havana

El Castillo del Morro', Havana

 9 Reviews  Declared National Monument. Its construction started in 1589 and finished in 1630. Its construction was directed by Juan Bautista Antonelli, an Italian military engineer. It was the most important... 

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Old Cars   Holguín

Old Cars, Holguín

 3 Reviews  Cubans feel very proud to have old motors like this one and they will allow you to take photographs and to sit in the car if you ask. If you are lucky enough to be offered a drive around the block... 

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Old cars   Havana

Old cars, Havana

 14 Reviews  About half of the old American vehicles on Cuba’s streets are from the 1950s, with Chevrolets more numerous than any other make. Another 25 percent are from the 1940s, with the remainder from the... 

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El Capitolio   Havana

El Capitolio, Havana

 16 Reviews  THE CAPITOLIO This building was built in 1929 as an imitation of the Washington DC one. Considered the symbol of the 'pro-USA' period of cuban XXth Century, now houses the Academy of Sciences. Located... 

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Money, Health and Safty info   Havana

Money, Health and Safty info, Havana

 7 Reviews  Cuba is on a two-tiered currency system and it can easily confuse people. One of my favourite moments in my friend Jovana paying for a round of drinks (at a bar where they charged in CUC, obviously)... 

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History and Facts   Havana

History and Facts, Havana

 2 Reviews  The previous rulers of this magnificant and historical important country. The spanish ambassady. Waking up early - see the Capital waking up aswell - the city has to be cleaned up because the nights... 

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Immigration and Customs   Havana

Immigration and Customs, Havana

 3 Reviews  Yes, U can bring laptops with U but for sure the customs will ask U why U bring one. Just say is for working or for your own use. If U plan to give it as a gift, don't say that. Maybe the will... 

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Plaza De San Francisco   Havana

Plaza De San Francisco, Havana

 3 Reviews  Named after the convent next to it PLAZA DE SAN FRANCISCO or San Francisco Square, once served to stockpile goods arriving by ships from the harbour. Residences of the Captain Generals were built... 

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La Catedral De San Cristobal   Havana

La Catedral De San Cristobal, Havana

 6 Reviews  THE CATHEDRAL Located in Cathedral Square, that is the heart of Old Havana, a popular meeting place from where famous Empedrado and San Ignacio streets begin. Nice terraces under arcades all around... 

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Local Culture   Havana

Local Culture, Havana

 5 Reviews  It's not hard to find a restaurant with a live band in Old Havana. You don't necessary have to go inside the restaurant, as the band usually plays in front by the patio, which is a good way to attract... 

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the basics

by Malecka

If you feel like enjoying the Caribbean sun, the timeless sound of the legendary salsa and son songs, if you feel like getting to know Caribbean people that are simply special, if you are willing to get to know a country that has lived the last 50 or so years "somewhat" differently, without being judgmental, then by all means, embrace the true Cuba.This wonderful island offers a lot to the visitor... At least to the one who decides not to spend the days and nights in a Varadero resort, completely isolated of what Cuba really is.I strongly suggest a visit to the capital, La Habana (emphasis on the old part of the city, as well as Centro Habana and Vedado), a visit to Trinidad, Cienfuegos and also, if you have the time, the eastern part of the country, Santiago de Cuba and the province of Granma (Bayamo, for example). walking along the Malecon... in the morning, during the day, at sunset,...

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10 days in Cuba?

by RKyle

Hi, ten days is a little tight for for what you propose!I spent 5 weeks this summer there and did Havana, Playa Larga, Cienfuegos, La Boca(Trinidad), Santiago de Cuba, Holquin, Camaquey, Remedios and Santa Clara and the only conclusion I came to is that I want to go back to all of them.I assume you are landing at Santiago de Cuba, be sure and go to El Morro, because of it's location I find it hard they were unable to defend it! Go for lunch on the roof of the Casa Grande Hotel and drinks on the terrace there at night before going across the street to the Casa de la Trova or across Parque Cespedes to the Casa de la Musica.The Tropicana is ok and cheaper than Havana.Try Holquin and it's three plazas for Jinetro free touristing. The one cuc bus tour is a bargain and climb the view point, Gibarra is a nice side trip.Stay at Villa Lourdes with Elvis (Rodriguez Gonzales)...

Storing excess luggage

by RKyle

Not to my knowledge, what we have done is make arrangements with the Casa or hotel we were staying in to store our excess luggage there until we returned.Hotels will tag your luggage and give you a claim slip.

plug adaptors

by RKyle

I take N. American two prong type for the times you find a receptcale with no ground. I have found adaptors and extension cords in a shop on Obispo St. in Old Havanna. Sun, music, rum, cigars and the people!

I'm done!

by Diwali70

This was my 3rd time to Cuba and my first to Varadero. I absolutely hated every minute of it. I have been to Cayo Coco and Holguian to 4 star resorts in the past..... This time I went to Oasis brisas del Caribe. It was HORRIBLE! The food was disgusting (absolute slop) and the staff were only nice when you were tipping them. I changed my room 3 times and it was still gross! First one was about a 1/2 a mile from the main resort and had a filthy pool. The second room had outlets that were blowing up and sparking ( causing all the lights to go out) and the third room was infested with roaches and ants. I was also there during a hurricane which did not allow me to use the one and only reason I go to Cuba.(beautiful beaches). I am never going back. I would rather pay THE SAME money and go to Cancun or Dominican. I am done with Cuba. There is just too many other options out there. I am sick of...

New Beer!!!

by RickL

There is a new beer in town and this one is a bit of a compromise between Bucanero and Mayabe. A bit weaker than Bucanero, my favorite, and has a bit of a bitter aftertaste. It's called Cacique. That's the Cuban word for a native that is a loner in the mountains. It was a big hit with the Cubans I know there but that may be because Iwas paying for it all as part of my daughter's Bday party!

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Cuba Stamp in US Passport

by risse73

If you're going to Cuba either legally or illegally and you're a US citizen, you may want to forgo having Cuban immigration officials stamp your passport to avoid future problems. I, for one, am an American citizen who traveled to Cuba legally in 2004. The travel procedures were stringent as they are now. We departed from New York en route directly to Havana. Even if our travel was permitted by both governments, we (at least I did) opted to forgo the Cuban stamp in our passport. The Cuban immigration officials understand all the politics and will gladly oblige. Good luck! The ride through the countryside and hiking in the Sierra Maestra.

Money Issues

by risse73

We were in Cuba in 2004 and brought cash only. Being Americans in Cuba, we were limited in the cash we could bring and equally limited to the things we could buy. I've heard that there is a high commission fee for cash transactions via credit cards. Also, be forewarned that your credit card/ATM transactions will definitely be rejected if said cards are issued by American banks. American Express cards and its travelers cheques are not accepted as well as VISA/MASTERCARD issued in other countries if they happen to be connected to a larger American-based company. Better be safe than sorry...I strongly suggest for you to bring enough cash to last you throughout your vacation. Good luck & enjoy Cuba! The warmth of its people, rich culture, and laidback way of life. Also, the tropical atmosphere.

Havana

by RKyle

See my home page for some good casas for travelling ladies.You can stay in casas on the Playa de Este 15 minutes from Old Havana and combine the beach and Havana day trips and nightlife. The Tropicana is a good mid range hotel across the street from the beach and they have a free bus into Havana at 9:30am with return at 2:30pm. Check out the beach hotels throught "Cuba Junky" and you can check the rate in any currency and book online.Also the red tour bus stop is across the street from the hotel which for $5 cuc will hook you up for tours of Havana.See the "Nine O'clock Gun" show.Go to the Oasis nightclub on the Prada near Parque Central for Cuban dancing,etc. and say "Hi" for me to the all girl band the "Huricane de Caribe" that plays there on some nights.Go to the "Salon Rojo" near the Hotel National, often there is some big name groups playing there.Remember: Ask for reciepts when...

Us funds

by RKyle

I take Euros down and have no problem exchanging them with the penalty that USD has tacked on.Traveller's checks from the US are a problem and I gather Thomas Cook Travel out of the UK does not issue them anymore. I use my Canadian Bank visa card to withdrawn funds, I prepay my visa befor I go and avoid the cash advance charges.I take small and large packages of powered milk with me along with baseball gear. The people

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Q:  We're hoping to do Eastern Cuba in December, we've already done the west. I'm trying to book flights, ideally from Manchester. I... 

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A: flights domestically it is, aerocaribbean do it, as you are in Manchester check the Cuban tourist office http://www.travel2cuba.co.uk/ hope it helps cheers 

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