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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Cuban Holiday

by latino27

Well.. You probably know that Cuba its a Socialist Country, and Fidel Castro still been the 'Comandante en Jefe' Cuba its a very nice country with lots to offer. I've been living in Cuba for 6 years for my Medical Course and I learned a lots of the Cuban Life.. If you have any questions about Cuba, please contact me and I will give all thje tips you may need to have a safe Holiday there...#If you planing to go to Cuba and wanna start your Holiday on the tourist way the best place to go is to Varadero ( Its not really Cuba...lol...coz everything there is build for tourist presure, sometime or the mayority of the time Cuba citzen is not aloud to get in to the Varadero beach, the police will remove then..Its to avoid the prostitucion.. Don't take me wrong..In varadero live alots of Cuban, and the mayority work for the Goverment at the Tourist places, Cuban from another city may need to ask...

Change some local money

by Stroller

There're two types of currencies in Cuba, i.e. Peso Nacional and Peso Convertible. With one peso convertible, you get 26 peso nacional. Peso nacional can be used in the local free market (to buy some fruits, for example) and on the street (to buy ice cream and a sandwich, for example). I changed only 10 convertible peso and found I could use the peso nacional forever. With one peso nacional, you can get one ice cream or one bread on the street, which means with one USD you can get 26 ice creams.

About Peso Cubano (or Moneda Nacional)

by prepost

As of US dollars are out starting in Nov 2004, there are only two currencies in Cuba. (Yeah, you would think it is less confusing!)1. Peso Convitible (or "cuc"). 1 cuc = 1 US$ and this is what tourists use mostly, for transportation, restaurants, accomodation, etc.2. Peso Cubano (or Moneda Nacional, or MN). It is a much cheaper currency: 26 MN = 1 cuc = 1 US$. This is what the general Cubans use for their daily life, such as transportation, markets, grocery, etc. Tourists can get this by converting pesos convitibles in Cadecas. Towards the end of my trip, I didn't want to line up to just exchange for a dollar or two, so I just get some exchanged at street vendors or casa owners for 25 MNs for a peso convitible.Just to give you an idea, I spent about 20 cuc worth in 3 weeks because I bought a lot of street food, fresh vegetables and fruits. Spend pesos cubanos saved me loads of money and...

How to Meet Others for Solo Travellers

by prepost

When I was backpacking through Cuba, the following are some examples on how I met other travellers:- Viazul bus and bus station. Since Viazul is supposed to be for tourists only, this is one place you are guarenteed to meet others heading to the same destination.- Casa Particulars. Some casas have more than one room to rent. I was able to catch some quick chats with other fellow travellers who stayed at the same casa. With one British couple, we were able to plan a day excursion together.- Restuarants. I have either walked up to other solo travellers to ask them if I can join them for the meal, or just chat with them a bit afterwards. As a matter of fact, I had the pleasure of meeting Conner Gorry, the author of Lonely Planet Cuba in Holguín this way in one of the restaurants recommended in the book (1720).- Entertainment venues. As a young female solo traveller, I constantly feel...

Our days in the Paradise

by agarcia

Just some dreams with the tropical Sun and the sapphire blue of the Caribbean as background. Something to look forward to during a cold October morning. Please, check my Caribbean Seatravelogue for more pictures....

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The time vault

by agarcia

Classic cars are the most recognizable feature that one could expect to find while in Cuba, most notably on Havana streets. I personally find them one of the most photogenic characteristics of an already extremely photogenic country... All those saturated colors over the streaking sun of the tropic, the shapes and forms that could not be observed anywhere else in our world. They speak to us about a distant age that no longer exists... Please, check my Classic Cars travelogue for more pictures...

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Cubanos - Cuban People

by agarcia

Cubans are the hearth and soul of Cuba, to the point that our trip to Cuba could be resumed in terms of the people we met, the conversations we had, the Cuban histories we found, and no important detail would have being left behind... Please, check my Cubanos travelogue for more pictures...

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Don't be afraid to ask.

by TOFFY

When travelling in Cuba, solving problems might be difficult since there are not many signs - everyone knows where they are, and they know where everything is, so there is no need for signs.Whatever your problem is, however, - flat tire, ran out of gas, need s thermometer - JUST ASK anyone on the street. They will be pleased to help you out. We had just travelled the mountain road at Mayari, in a rented car, and it got covered to the roof in red mud. Feeling we ought to wash the car off before returning it, we took the next off road that led to the ocean. We landed in the little Village of Juan Vicente, where we stopped the car and started pouring salt water on the car. Well, it wasn't long before someone arrived, and when we asked for fresh water, it was only a matter of minutes before the bucket brigade arrived and proceeded to wash the car for us. Payment? Not necessary, but we left...

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ONE MORE NIGHT!?!?!?!

by aneaglewhensheflies

If someone had NEVER been to Cuba before they should see the beautiful white sands of Varadero Beach and the culture of Havana. My fondest Memory of Cuba is that I was able to Vacation there with MY MOM!!!!

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Taking photos

by TOFFY

It is always polite to ask if you can take a photo of someone before doing so - "Puedo tomar una photografia?" They will always say yes....but if you really want some fun, take a polaroid camera, as well as your regular camera.Most Cubans have never seen such a thing, and it is an instant ice breaker, especially if you don't speak the language. Plan to give them the photo, and while they crowd around the picture, you will get some lovely shots with your regular camera. They won't even notice you there! We once took a photo of a three year old child and gave it to her. Her mother, of course, was thrilled, but the child had no reaction, until she recognized her own hat in the picture. You could see on her face the light slowing coming on, as she figured out the little girl in the picture was her!Regarding school kids, the primary school uniform is red, while the high school uniform is...

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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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