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Moped Rental Holguín
3 Reviews We rented mopeds and drove to many villages nearby and met the local cubans. Had a tour of their homes and learned a bit about their culture and everyday life. With us we brought many gifts for young...
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Beaches Santiago de Cuba
1 Review Take the road from Santiago, east to Siboney Beach. On the way, you will pass twenty-six white monuments in memory of the heroes who died during the attack on the Moncada Barracks with Castro. At the...
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Nature Trinidad
10 Reviews Valle de los Ingenios, unesco world heritage site, also known as Valle de San Luis, on the road to Sancti Spiritus, east of Trinidad. We passed in this valley during our trip to Santa Clara, there is...
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Malecon Cienfuegos
5 Reviews Next to the club another pearl of renovation and architecture in Cienfuegos Walking from the Hotel Jagua till the historical center of Cienfuegos will take about 45 minutes.But during day time you...
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Nature Holguín
5 Reviews Many Cuban houses and farms off the road resemble this one. Some of them do not have doors or windows as it is too hot. Around the house you will most likely see chicken, cats and dogs... feel free to...
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Nature Santiago de Cuba
4 Reviews La Gran Piedra up in the Sierra Maestra is a splendit tropical rain forrest. From La Gran Piedra you can see all of Santiago de Cuba and on a clear day you can see as far out as Jamaica...
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Local Arts Trinidad
2 Reviews A typical scenary in Trinidad - near the famous tower - making and selling handicrafts !! There is often a local market selling their products. To visit the tower itself - you have to pay a little fee...
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Beaches Cienfuegos
2 Reviews Before we reached Cienfuegos, we went for a nice relaxing swim. The water was beautiful and warm, the sand on the beach had a nice white colour. There was hardly anyone on the beach thus our tour...
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Religion in Cuba Santiago de Cuba
1 Review You will find some religious monuments in Santiago dated from the spanish period - like in the house of the former conqueror of this island - Diego Velasquez. But the actual religious situation is not...
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About Cigars Trinidad
1 Review Go and visit one of the tabacco farms. The local farmer will offer you a cup of coffee and .... a cigar - special and unique production. The skill of these craftsmen is remarkable. Smokers think that...
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Nature/Eco tourism Cienfuegos
5 Reviews About 85 kms west of Cienfuegos is the town of Australia on the main highway. Turning south at that point takes you into the ZAPATA PENNISULA, three quarters of which is a swamp with lagoons and...
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Local People Trinidad
1 Review As usual in most of the cities - a "Casa de la Trova" to be visited - this time in Trinidad My second trip to this beautiful country was highlighted by visiting the local people - just a great...
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Castillo de Jagua Cienfuegos
1 Review One can take a ferry from Cienfuegos across the Bahia de Cienfuegos to the Castillo de Jagua opposite. The ferry point is near Av 46, between Calle 25 and Calle 27. The first ferry of the day departs...
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So this is not really off of the beaten path but it is very interesting and something unique. We saw a sugar cane field and got to taste some. Coming from a farming background, I maybe appreciated this more than the average joe...
Most people miss the little towns when visiting Cuba, and trust me when I say, these towns and homes have character and are a treat to see. You must get out of the resort and visit little towns and Havana, you will not regret it.
Cayo Levisa Island, just 1 kms off the coast, 100 kms west of Havana with local ferry. Calleta Buena, sort of natural pool in the south coast near to Playa Larga. Cayo Sta Maria, north of Sta Clara - must pay a $10 toll - the same to Cayo Sabinal, north of Ciego de Ávila, but with beautiful deserted beaches.
Definitely visit Havana, the capital. Most people that go to Cuba simply stay at the resorts, and although they are fun and relaxing, don't reflect the lifestyle of the Cuban people. Head to the capital and see the great Spanish architecture, and learn about the history of Cuba.
When you went to the Plaza de la Revolution you will have seen the Che mural on the ministry of the Interior building, or even been up the Jose Marti Memorial and seen the museum. But how many go off to the side and find the Jose Marti National Library?? They have an area for non members, but if you ask nicely and show your passport, pay a few $s to join, then you can take a look at the collection of posters from the start of the Revolution to the present.
Try to become friends with the locals, they will lead you to markets meant only for them(for a small fee). There you can use Cuban pesos which cost virtually nothing and experience the cultural aspect of Cuba.
Right near our resort, there was a little place with a driving range. We went there one morning to hit some golf balls, and ended up having a few drinks at the bar, which was only a 'hut'. There we met some very interesting people, Omar and Emilio. There we had the best Mojito and had a great time talking to them.
We walked everywhere in Havana. We would start out from our dwelling in Vedado, and walk taking a different route each day. We walked through all the neighborhoods that everyone told us not to go into and never had a glimmer of a problem. We would go right through the back streets wind our way through the Alleys. Havana is very very safe even at night. We hooked up with some Cuban friends from a person we knew from back home and found our way to their house at night time deep in heart of Havana. Also, we went to the house of our Bus Driver from Trinidad to Havana at and drank some rum with his family. Again finding his house was another adventure and took in through streets where you don't normally see tourists. My suggestion is to try to meet some one from your country that has family in Cuba and set out to find them. This will undoubtedly take you off the beaten path. Or get to know a...
This is more down towards Rancho Luna then on the other side of Cuba with Varadaro hehe, if you follow the road going left out of Rancho Luna till it ends and turn left instead of right towards Cienfuegoes, it brings you to an absolutely stunning Mountain with an outdoor hot spring! :) Theres a hotel up there too so you can spend the day and have food and everything :)
Central Park... most people visiting Old Havana will walk at least once through here, but if you need a place to rest it's a wonderful spot to just and watch the comotion around you. This is a central spot for a lot of friends to meet and mostly the topics you'll here them talk about is baseball.
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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