Tropicana, Havana

Tropicana is the oldest Cabaret show. It's located in Havana. There are dinner and show tours nightly or over night from most hotels and resorts. Its a grand show at an outdoor theatre with many dancers in elaborate costumes.

Dress Code: No dress code.

Even though the Tropicana cabaret is a bit pricy it’s worth every convertible pesos.

The dancers, the dresses and the live music all make you just sit back and enjoy the atmosphere at the outdoor scene that is converted to a dance floor for the audience after the show.

I had a ringside seat and almost had to duck when the skirts were whirling :-)

If you want to take pictures it’s an extra 5 CUC.
You can see more of my pictures from Tropicana at http://cuba.atheart.dk

If you want to take video it’s an extra 15 CUC.

My recipe for the camera was checked twice. Just keep it in you shirt pocket and the whole deal of showing it is a 3 second thing - no need to take your eyes off the show!

The fantasies in the show can challenge everyone. When my 7 year old nephew saw my pictures he was totally amused: “She’s dancing with a chandelier on her head. It’s lit, and it hasn’t even fallen from the ceiling? :-)

The Tropicana Cabaret is Cuba's most famous cabaret. Opened in 1931, it's known as the "Paradise under the Stars" and it has been pleasing crowds ever since. Surrounded by lush vegetation visits can enjoy a glittering spectacle featuring over 200 singers, dancers, musicians and vocalists.

Tickets can be ordered by phone from 10am – 6pm or buy them at the ticket booth at 8:30 pm (call ahead of time to check availability) reservations can be made through any travel agency desk located in most of the hotels.

Some different daily offers U can choose from to enjoy the show:
- 1rst offer
1/4 Botella de Ron (3 years Old)
1 Refresco.
1 Botella pequeña de vino Freixenet.
70 cuc/pax

- 2nd offer:
1/4 Botella de Ron (5 years Old)
1 Refresco.
1 Botella pequeña de vino Freixenet.
1 Hors D’oeuvre.
Table close to the scenary
80 cuc/pax.

- 3rd offer
1/4 Botella de Ron (5 years Old o Whisky)
1 Refresco.
1 Botella pequeña de vino Freixenet.
1 Hors D’oeuvre.
1 fotografía
90 cuc/pax.

To include dinner with the reservation, 10cuc more per person.

Dress Code: No shorts, no sneakers, no sandals

Save your money , thrid rated stage show , tired 50's style , lame dance and poorly performed.

The whole thing is a state run cash cow milked daily for hard currency .. I really hope it helps the poor cuban people somewhat , otherwise , it is a complete RIP OFF !

On top of the$85 tickets , a drink before the show ? sure $5 bucks! Have a camara ? yes another $5 bucks!

My advice , save you money , for $100US , you can eat at the best resturante and dance the night away in old havana for a whole weekend instead of that 2 hours lousy stage show!

Dress Code: Yes , this to make you feel you are going to a fancy show , which it is NOT !

The only fancy thing about this is their price , everything else runs like a money grab routine.

It's spectacular and expensive (we paid 75 USD each and got a cola, 0.5 l rum, tapas and a little bottle of sparkling wine). I'm happy I've seen it, but once is enough.
It's possible to have dinner before the show in an elegant restaurant with live piano music. The food is nothing special, as usually.
The picture is from http://www.cubacom.net/tropicana/, as I didn't take my camera to the club (I was sorry afterwards - it is allowed to take photos, but only with a permit).

Dress Code: I don't know if there are any rules (probably no jeans and shorts), but most people were fairly elegant.

Tickets vary in price depending on how close to stage you are, rum included!
Also often after the show they lower the stage and have a dance band play.

Dress Code: slacks

Totally recommend seeing the show, and if possible booking the meal, and top tables!

Dress Code: smart dress.