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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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You will want to photograph the beautiful people of Cuba.It is customary to compensate people for their kindness in allowing you to photograph them. You will find that one or two U.S. dollars will be much appreciated.ALWAYS ASK permission BEFORE taking photos.
Visit the "Casa de la Trova" or "Casa de la Musica" In every city you will find those temples of music - the entrance fee is only one dollar. A drink one dollar - so clearly a one dollar country !!!But talking about return on investment :a second at 100 %
A picture i took in one of the restaurants at the hotel National - Vedado/HabanaIn 1959 - the new government established the Cuban Institute of Film/Art for socialist propaganda reasons but was never succesfull.Revolutionary films - in co-production are :- The other Francisco- Lucia - Se Permuta- Vampires in HabanaYearly in december - there is a contest/Festival of spanish films in Habana
Not sure that genteel poverty is a great way to live, but I still couldn't get over how beautiful these balconies managed to be, even though they look as if they'll crumble around you today orat the very latest tomorrow.
The paint they use in Cuba is not particularly water-proof. Which isn't a real sensible decision for an island with a humid climate. Cosequently the walls shed their layers and give us this strangely moulten apperance.
In Cuba you have several ways to get around !By old russian planes - trains (please make a reservation) - busses or local official horse/bicyle taxi's and private taxi's.Taxi's : first agree about the cost - never ask about the condition of the car - just experience this way of travelling around in a Cuban city !
New years is usually celebrated with the roasting of a pig (if you can afford one). Other Cuban families I know only have enough to buy a side or hind quarter. This year I was lucky enough to have been invited to three roast pig dinners. Two of the pigs had been filled with a mixture of rice, liver, onions, potato prior to roasting over the fire for seven hours. Que rico!
Cuba is a tolerant country but attitudes are still conservative.Nudism and topless sunbathing are not allowed on most of the beaches.Prostitution is all around in Havana - not allowed but condonedDespite the macho traditions the taboo concerning homosexuality has virtually dissapeared - provided that common sense is respected
Almost anyone who provides some service expects a tip in USD. Of course it's understandable, given the economic situation, but after a while it might become quite annoying, like when the guy who carelessly carried our luggage about 20 metres actually demanded to be tipped.
Cuban son and other Latin rhythms soon evolved into a catchy style related to jazz called SALSA. This, in turn, evolved into the trashier American version. Cuban exile Celia Cruz was the Salsa Queen. The legendary and much beloved star recently passed away on 16 Jul 2003. Thousands mourn salsa legend Celia Cruz
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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