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 11 Reviews  Trinidad has a large outdoor craft market that goes on for blocks. Primary items seemed to be wood carvings, jewelry, knitted garments, dolls and toys. Some of the vendors are really creative—I was... 

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CUBAN CIGARS

by swesn

Cuban cigars are reputedly THE BEST in the world. So, naturally, buy a box or two.I know that due to the US Embargo, American citizens are not supposed to bring back Cuban cigars. I was questioned at the Cancun, Mexico airport if I had any cigars with me. I said 'no' but I actually had two. They let me through but they insisted on opening up the luggage of a fellow traveller.I think all purchased Cuban cigars must be declared with the correct receipts and one can only bring out perhaps an US$XX amount. There are cigar factories around Old Havana. Naturally, as they specifically cater to tourists, entrance and a guided-tour are not going to be cheap. Around Trinidad, we were constantly hissed at, asking if we wanted cigars. I guess, be careful of fakes and those of low-quality. Buying from the black market will also mean you do not have the proper receipts, which I again can only assume...

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CIENFUEGOS : AVENIDA 54

by swesn

The main shopping street or street with the most activity is the pedestrian part of Avenida 54 to the west side of Calle 37 (Paseo del Prado).There are some US dollar shops, especially the souvenir shops. It is a sad that Cubans who do not have any US dollars are unable to buy anything from these US-dollar places even if they have the equivalent of Cuban Pesos.What is interesting to me are the true-blue Cuban-Peso Department Stores. They are in large dingy halls with show-cases. One third of the glass displays were perhaps broken. Some of the remaining ones were held together by duct tapes. These were lined with some clothes, the odd underwear, casettes, some parts of the pipings, glorious glorious plastic flowers and the most horrible-looking mass-produced porcelain ceramic statues in the world. A section had ancient, tattered, revolution-themed, multiple-hand books.

HAVANA : CALLE OBISPO IN LA HABANA VIEJA

by swesn

Calle Obispo is touted as the main shopping street of Havana.OK, this is NOT Rodeo Drive. Indeed, there appear to have more shops along the pedestrian street, but with not much material goods available in Cuba, do not expect too much.There are some souvenir stores for tourists and also some household stores. For snacks, you can buy something from the many Cuban-Pesos home-run window stalls too.The street indeed is very busy and seems very popular among the locals as well. There are many harassments too due to the large number of tourists.

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RATION STORES

by swesn

A ration store is one assigned by the state to sell basic food products and necessities to Cubans. The products are rationed on a per-person basis monthly. People who come have to bring a little passport-sized notebook for the guys at the counter to make a record. On the blackboard, it was written that the food and necessities ration for April 1 to 30 - six pounds of rice, five (something, I could not figure it out) of black beans, three pounds of refined sugar, two pounds of crude sugar, one kilo of salt for three months, six fine cigarettes, two cigars, one soap for bathing, one box of matches (for smoking your cigars, how thoughtful), etc... Of course, one can buy more of these food items at regular markets but the prices there will be higher. But not-so-necessary items like soap sold elsewhere will be priced in US dollars.

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in Havana or at resort: Rum, cigars, and more rum!

by bkathryn

Cuba is well-known for its Rum and cigars. You may get taken to a rum museum or a cigar factory in Havana. You should at least take some home as presents for friends and family! Inexpensive, relative to prices at home.

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bulsa negra: Street venders

by RickL

In every Cuba city (and town!) I've been to there is always a black market where people try to sell all manner of merchandise: crafts, clothing, toys and clever knock-off items with famous U.S. trademarks on them. It's always interesting to check out what people are offering. Some of the smaller towns only have their markets open on specific days of the week. Good place to go to look for gifts for Cubans or possibly souveniers. Negotiable

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Local Cuban Crafts

by coollikethat

Local crafts were available from merchants who came each day to the resort and set up shop in the main centre. The crafts were inexpensive and since it was right at the resort made shopping all too easy. Great accent pieces for your interior decorating or to give as gifts.

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All shops that sell alcohol or duty free: Ron de Cuba

by bzh

Something to bring back from Cuba is obvioulsy rum. The most famous brand is Havana Club. Choose a young rum (1 to 3 years) for mixers and an older one (5 to 7 years) to drink on its own. 4 dollars a bottle, if I remember well.

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any hotel: Where to buy underwater disposable cameras

by russian_yaz

Hi...right into your hotel, there should be a small souvenirs shops and they usually sell all kind of things, including underwater disposable cameras... good luck!

markets: Cuban art

by rsudic

best you can find are all around street vendors those art are specific in colour, themes, size small from 2 CUC...bigger up to 100 CUC or even more (don't forget stamp for custom)

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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... 

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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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