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There is no much to buy in Varadero except the local crafts. We have bought some pictures £ 3 peso each, neckleses 1 peso each... In Varadero there is one American style shopping center. For me it was wasting a time, expensive and not a big choice. Cuba definately is not the best place for shopping Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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You can buy here gifts for your family or friends or that little thing that will remind you of your travel to Cuba. You could bargain, although not very much, and if the seller doesn't reduce the price, try to ask for a discount if you are interested in more than an object. You can get here from your hotel by Coco Taxi. It will cost you 5 CUC. You can take also the touristic bus (5 CUC) or a "normal" taxi (the cost will depend on how far is your hotel from the market, you may ask it at reception desk). I found it amusing.
Puedes comprar aqui los regalos para tu familia y amigos, o esa cosita que te recordarį tu viaje a Cuba. Puedes regatear, aunque no mucho, y si el vendedor no baja el precio, prueba a pedir un descuento si estas interesado en mas de una pieza. Se puede llegar desde el hotel en Coco Taxi. Te costara 5 CUC. Tambien puede coger el autobus turistico (5 CUC) o un taxi "normal" (en ese caso, depende de lo lejos que este tu hotel del mercado, puedes preguntar en recepcion). Lo encontre divertido. Theme: Local Craft
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| | | | The More Things Change.... | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Basucally if you've seen one Varadero market, you've seen 'em all, as the saying goes. They all have the same goodies, you just have to find the ones who are willing to bargain. First off, never pay the price they ask. I once got a $75.00 carving for $5.00, 2 Barbie dolls, and 2 T-shirts. Try to find someone working a booth who's isolated, that way they don't have to worry. Then you can bargain. If you have a bag of items that you wish to trade that day, don't let them see it, have someone else hold it for you otherwise they'll want it all. Bring to the table only what you want to part with for a particular item. If you sense that you need a little more to close the deal, let him squirm for a minute then go grab another shirt or something, sometimes they'll think you're leaving altogether and then they'll change their mind.
I like the handmade items, things that speak of Cuba. I could have bought this necklace anywhere in the world, but this motorcycle made out of a Cuban beer can could have only come from one place.
Everything is cheap in Varadero, if not then you can make it cheap. Don't try to rip anybody off, afterall these people need a buck more than you, butdon't get ripped off yourself. Trading clothes is fair for both parties. T-shirts with any kind of writing on them are gold. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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| | | | Hotel Souvenir Shops: A Little Bit of What Matters | Tip Rating: | | | | |
I had heard that there was little to buy in Cuba, and this is perhaps true. There's a trade embargo against Cuba since the sixties that means luxury goods are few and far between. However, when you're talking about suvenir shopping, Cuba has plenty of interest to offer. You don't really want to go on hols to Cuba to bring home a Burberry hat to your sister, do you? So, while thre government run shops in your Hotel may not seem to carry a huge stock, they do have genuine Cuban suvenirs at truly good prices. I would recommend shopping for the following:- Cuban cigars (though these can be cheaper in the factory shop), leather voodoo type masks in bright colours and beautifully made, items of jewelry in black coral (especially lovely are the delicate Rosary beads), rum, and coffee. You can also buy beautifully carved wooden items, but they will be the subject of another tip as they are best purchased elsewhere. Many of these items can be bought at the flea markets, but often the quality is not as good plus you have to bargain. For those who don't like to bargain, the government shops are reasonably priced and honest plus you know you're not buying fakes. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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