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Holguin City Holguín
3 Reviews There is a lot spainish in Cuba, also the buildings. If you like the spainish buildings there are alot of pictures you can make just of the buildings. So bring enough. This building has a balcony and...
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Cuban Music Santiago de Cuba
1 Review The famous "Casa de la Trova" in Calle Heredia - exchange of emotions between a teacher and his student (a Cuban music player living in the Netherlands ) - we had a great time. But no misunderstanding...
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Trinidad People Trinidad
2 Reviews In most of the Cuban Cities it is an experience to visit the local temples of music and that made my second trip to Cuba so different Like this building - not that far from the Plaza Mayor This island...
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Give Aways Holguín
2 Reviews Get to know the locals. They are the best people but remember they are poor. Bring lots of clothes and toys for the children. One little girl her toy was an empty toothpaste box. We litterally gave...
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Practical Santiago de Cuba
2 Reviews During your visit of Moncada garrison you'll see that part of it is school as well (Mr.Casto decision)... it's strange that we passed and kids had exam...with open door and none told us to be quite or...
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Religion Santiago de Cuba
2 Reviews Christmas in Cuba this year passed with little more observance than the tiny plastic Xmas tree for me. Some of my Cuban friends did attend church as usual but there was none of the comercialization...
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There is still no official religion in Cuba.But the believes of Cubans is dominated by Santeria - a religion of people of African descent. Although it incorporates a number of Christian themes and motifs - the heart and soul is African. (Picture taken by Ingrid - my travelfriend in Cuba)
Yes i think i have a love affair, an affair with the Cuban people being generous, pleasant and listening, dancing at Salsa Rythm.Being open and so different from other people in the Caribbean or even South American countries in general. Give me a ticket to Cubato enjoy my holidays in full
If you have a flat tire in Cuba, do not worry. The next person to come along will help you out, and tell you where the next "Ponchera" is. Every village will have a tire fixer, or mechanic for other car problems, but they may not have a sign. That's because everyone knows who they are and they don't have to advertise. Very often they are found under a hydro pole, skimming electiricity off the line.
Tips are not permitted in Cuba.However, I do tip but DESCRETELY. Always have small change with you. If you're going to tip your waiter, place the tip underneath your plate or cup. Do not hand it to your waiter/waitress. They may handed back to you if they feel that they are being watched by a supervisor. If you are going to tip your hotel cleaning lady, leave the tip on your pillow. Other small things do well as tips for cleaning ladies: travel sized shampoos, soaps, toothbrushes etc. I've had friends bring childrens' clothing and candy for youngsters. Make sure to hand them out discreetly.
The Cubans expect that you , the tourist , will barter over the price they are requesting for their wares---BUT NOT at the shops in the RESORTS themselves--ONLY with the free-lancing vendors at markets and kiosks.ETC.Always remember to take Bartering items with you such as caps , and Canadian Pens and other trinkets to give to the Cubans.
To say Cubans love to dance (bailar) is like stating the obvious! This is part of their life and they love sharing this wonderful experience with everyone.We were having dinner in the restaurant and this great Cuban dancer came and swooped me away to do the salsa dance. It was so much fun. Don't be intimated, Salsa is easy to learn and the Cubans LOVE teaching tourists how to salsa y merengue.Bailar, Bailar!!
One of the customs in Cuba is drinking mojitos. I saw a recipe for mojitos in a book about Cuba before I went there. Had a few mojitos there last year, didn't like the drink that much, but it's such a big thing there, you should try it. I got the recipe in French so I'll post it in French, then translate it.Note: mojito recipes usually call for fresh mint. In Havana, the Cubans told me a real mojito is made with 'hierba buona', a specific sort of mint. It's not easy to find the real thing, many peddlers sell ordinary mint and tell you it's hierba buona. I don't think it matters much, but purists might... you know... :-)La formule de la Bodeguita:Un doigt de sirop de sucre,trois de rhum blanc,jus de citron vert,Perrier,glaçons et menthe fraîche un peu froissée.The Bodeguita's recipe:One 'finger' of sugar syrup,three of white rum,lime juice,Perrier,ice cubes and fresh mint slightly...
Visiting Cuba is for some of us visiting Spanish period builded churches and Cathedrals like the famous one in Santiago once visited by the Pope in the late nineteens - together with Fidel.But we are wrong - there is still no official religion in Cuba.But the believes of Cubans is dominated by Santeria - a religion of people of African descent. Although it incorporates a number of Christian themes and motifs - the heart and soul is African.
More a latino caribbean instrument called G?irro : A percussion instrument consisting of a gourd with grooves cut around its circumference and large holes in the bottom. The performer holds the instrument with the holes in the bottom while scraping across the grooves with a stick in a rhythmic fashion.
The "claves".I had the occasion to meet Billiet Huib - a specialist and fan of Cuba and their musical instruments.Claves - in Latin called "Clavis" are simply two wooden sticks used in the golden spanish exploration time at the Ship wharfs in Habana (16/17 century) - as tools and fasteners the wooden panels.
Villa Las Brujas Cuba
2 Reviews and 51 Opinions I could have chosen Okay but some problems, but I still think it falls too short to express how...
NH Parque Central Havana
8 Reviews and 1269 Opinions This is a jewel of a hotel, located just a block or two away from Old Havana, and the shops of Calle...
Iberostar Varadero Varadero
5 Reviews and 1871 Opinions great food gained 5 lbs on the french sauces whatch out for the car rental guy Frank , he takes the...
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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...
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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