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How to go from Old Havana to the beach?

Welcome to a new post on Cuba2Day! Today we are going to share some tips about how you can go from Old Havana to the beach.

Havana with all its audacity and grandeur is a startling attraction for the tourists and the venturesome travelers like you. The atmosphere and the aura of this stunning city serve as a magnet to Cuba. The artistic and historical significance of Havana is quite appealing as well. There is so much for you to explore at Havana and keep your adventurous side satisfied. It is a loveable ride in the city of Havana as you get to vividly experience this amazing city.

But when the hustle and bustle of the city become too much for you, you can enjoy a day inhaling and absorbing the sea breeze at the beach and get the serenity and calmness of the view for a quick refreshment.

Your desire to relish bathing in the sun and swimming in the ocean will get fulfilled at Havana. There are many such spots located near the city. One such spot is The turquoise Playas del Este beach, which is a short ride of approximately 20 minutes from Havana city. 

Situated on the east side, this beautiful beach is both swimmable and alluring. But the question arises here that How to get from Old Havana to the beach? 

Do not worry because this guide is going to help you through the experience and help you get to Havana beach. So, you may soothe and calm your senses on the beachy atmosphere of Playa del Este.

ALSO READ: How to travel to Havana and save money with AirBnB

How to go to Playa del Este from Old Havana?

Well, there would be two options for you to choose between, you may opt for the best suitable one. The first one would be to take a cab for your aimed destination from Old Havana.

You can easily get a cab in front of the train station near El Guajirito restaurant. A collective for locals is the most inexpensive choice which costs only $1 per seat. But here is a tip. The drivers are restricted to transport foreigners, hence they charge extra money to people from abroad. To save yourself from the extra expenses, you just have to follow these steps:

How to get to Playa del Este from Old Havana:

1. Get to the train station, and ask someone where to get a cab from.

2. Say “un taxi a Marazul”.

3. You can either decide to get a collective cab or one just for you. If you drive with other people it will cost you around 5 Cuc. 

4. Pay around 15/20 CUC on the arrival of your destination.

5. And you are done!

You can easily get to Playa del Este from Old Havana by following these steps. Or else you have an alternative option to reach your needed destination.

The other alternative is the bus ride. Taking the T3 bus ride which has a scheduled time of departing from Central Park after every 40 minutes can be your other call to get to the beach. It will cost you 5 CUC together with the return ticket for that bus ride. You need to purchase the ticket directly while embarking the bus. 

If you have no money concerns and would want a rather comfy and private visit, you can book a private taxi to Playa del Este in 50 CUC. You will get a private taxi for four hours at this price. Have fun at the beach and make beautiful and sunny memories on the Playa del Este with the help of this guide. Now hit the beach and swim in the ocean!

ALSO READ: 5 Restaurant in Havana you probably don’t know

What’s More?

After following the ‘How to go to Playa del Este from Old Havana’ steps, when you reach Playa del Este, there is so much you can do. Well, the bathing in the sun idea which also includes swimming in the ocean persists. But to add to the beach fun and exhilarate you on your trip, there is more. On the beach, all the ecstatic swimming and stuff may get you tired and hungry. So, to help you feed yourself up there are arrangements at the beach for your convenience.

There are people at the beach selling tropical fruits. Hotel staff is also there to serve beverages, and food, to people who have rented lounge chairs or shade umbrellas. The goods that you will purchase there will cost you a little higher than usual but it is still quite affordable. There is a food store as well, which is open in the daytime, in which you can have a satisfying meal or you can try out the food stalls around. The food kiosks do not have a scheduled timing.

As a precaution, you should keep some snacks and food in your backpack. And, Bon Appetit fellas. Moreover, your stressed muscles and weariness can vanish with a massage offered to you by professional therapists at the beach. Yes, you heard it right. This is all one could wish for to have a great time and fun at the beach.

Food, massage, the calming sea sight, and the exotic sunny ambiance at Playas del Este is totally the kind of thing you might have been wishing for.

ALSO READ: City tours in Havana

Heads up Fellas!

Your plan to relax at the beach will get fulfilled at Playas del Este. If you are visiting the beach on a weekend, then be ready to meet a crowd.

And so, you must prepare yourself to handle unpleasant situations too. Cuban people are generally friendly and frank. But if you are visiting Havana beach for the first time, you must beware of the scammers to avoid any mishap.

Some scamming events have been recorded by other travelers. It is to notify you of such a scenario and provide some short tips for your safety. Even at the beach, it is preferable that you have someone to accompany you. Or if you are a solo traveler, you should carry less stuff with you around and keep an eye on your belongings. These tips will surely help you out on your exhilarating trip to Havana beach. Hope you have a great time there.

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20 May 2019
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How to get the best pictures of Cuba

Yes! I know….

You are probably one of the “few” Americans who didn’t have the chance to visit Cuba yet right?

Well..of course you are missing out one of the greatest Country in the world but also, you probably wonder how you can get amazing pictures of Cuba!

Today it’s easier than a few years ago to visit the beautiful Caribbean island.

Here is one of our previous articles about this topic: read it now

In this post we want to promote our new product: Cuba in a pixel

What is Cuba in a Pixel

Are you a traveller?

When you visit a new place, you spend time to capture the culture of the place with pictures.

But if you are not a professional photographer most of the times the result isn’t great and you need to spend time in post-production and editing
What a mess! 🙂
We have decided to put together an amazing photo book with 30 amazing and edited pics of Cuba.
The author of the pictures is Cristiano Valdes, a cuban-american artist.
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6 December 2018
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How to rent a car in Havana and enjoy Cuba

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Hello! In this post I want to show you how to rent a car in Havana and have a safe experience in this amazing city.

Cuba is a hot travel location right now (especially if you are American 🙂

If it’s the first time you are traveling to Cuba you probably have a million of questions and things you want to know before jumping on your airplane. That’s why you have this blog!

Are you ready? Let’s start!

Rent a car in Havana: the city

Havana is a large city divided in four main areas: Vedado, Old Havana, Miramar and Centro Havana.

Especially if you are visiting the Old part of the city (which is the most fascinating and touristic one) you will have some trouble moving with a car. Most of the area is pedestrian only and there are not many parking.

Also, there aren’t many rent a car in Cuba and the prices are definitely high. Furthermore the Old City is pretty chaotic and driving in the city might be a little tricky especially during the night time.

How to rent a car in Havana: the solution

how to rent a car in Havana

Since I think you don’t want to make your stay in Havana a problem the best solution I personally recommend is to have a private driver driving you around the city. It’s not that expensive and you don’t need to care about traffic and other dangers.

Usually to have a private driver for the entire day in Havana is about $100 (CUC, local currency). I have different contacts so I can help you to book a driver if you need one (check the bottom of the page)

Plus, often times, the driver can give you some precious tips to help you discover amazing places. If you arrive at the Havana airport

That said, you can hire a private taxi driver with a classic car (almendron) who will drive you around the city of Havana for a tour or for the entire day if you plan to have an excursion in Vinales or Varadero

Conclusion

Despite renting a car might be the best solution if you want to have a trip across the island, it is absolutely better for you if you move with touristic buses or with a private taxi as I’ve previously stated.

If you need help to book a car just click on the link below and you’ll be able to book your car in Havana.

=> Click here to book a car

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How to book a city tour in Havana

Are you ready to travel to Cuba? Do you already have everything you need for your trip?

If you are not, take some time to read my latest article below:

  • Some info about your flight 
  • Some info about how to get from Havana airport to the city 
  • Some useful things to know before you leave 

Well, if you are all set it’s time for you to start exploring what you can do once you’ll get in Havana. In this post I am going to tell you how to book a city tour in Havana by car.

If it’s you first time ever in Cuba you might find everything absolutely new and incredibly fascinating. Although, once you’ll get to the airport in Havana you’ll find a little of mess around you. That’s why it might be better to book a cab before you arrive in Havana.

You won’t bother yourself to find a taxi or to negotiate the price. I can help you to book a cab and to have a person waiting for you once you arrive. If you want to know more about it, read THIS POST.

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HOW TO BOOK A CITY TOUR IN HAVANA: CAR OR BUS?

Now, of course one of the most charming thing about Cuba are the old classic cars. As you have probably seen in videos or pictures of Cuba, there are tons of Old Almendrones all over the island! And the cool things is that they are actually working perfectly.

The first time you won’t believe what you’ll see. Some of them still have the original engine! And the most of those cars are before the Revolution. I have personally talked with several professional drivers about their amazing cars. They are all proud of their classic rides and they told me the history and how they got them.

Of course it’s almost impossible for them to find spare parts in case of damage and aging, but Cubans are really incredible in the art of improvisation and “bricolage”. I have seen real miracles inside some cars engine! 🙂

That said, there are several cars offering a city tour service in Havana and you have a wide choice of classic cars, convertibles or not.

In Old Havana you can find a lot of these cars in front of the National theater (Teatro Nacional) , or in front of the Parque Central Hotel.

So, you just need to approach a driver and ask him for a tour of the city. There are different routes and itineraries you can choose. Usually you can pick an hour or a two hours tour.

IF YOU WANT TO BOOK A TOUR BEFORE GOING TO CUBA FILL OUT THE FORM AT THE END OF THIS POST

A car is the best option if you want to have a typical tour of the city and enjoy it with your friends and family. Most of the cars allow you to ride in four people plus the driver.

 The price depends on the itinerary and the duration but it’s not expensive considering the unique experience.

On the other hand you can decide to have a tour of Havana with a bus. There are several rooftop red buses you can take but of course my recommendation is to go for a car. First, you can ask the driver to stop for a second if you want to take a picture; second you can change the route and make little deviations on the itinerary; third you will have a more intimate ride with your family and friends.

Now let’s see the places you can visit with a quick overview of the city.

HOW TO BOOK A CITY TOUR IN HAVANA: THE ITINERARY

how to book a city tour in Havana

If it’s your first time in Cuba and Havana there are several places you must visit. It also depends on your travel and how many days you have planned to stay in Havana. Of course the most beautiful and charming part of the city is Old Havana, so be sure to have at least 3/4 days to stay in the capital.

-> READ NOW: 5 PLACES YOU MUST VISIT IN OLD HAVANA

As you can see in the map above, there are four main areas in Havana: Miramar, Vedado, Centro Habana and Old Havana.

With a city tour by car you can visit the areas you want, but it also depends on the time you have available. I’d say that you can visit all the four areas with a two hours tour.

But I recommend to visit Old Havana first and then consider to visit the other districts. You can also divide the tour in Old Havana-Centro and Vedado-Miramar , since they are closer each other.

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Usually a city tour of Old Havana includes the typical and most characteristic places such as Capitolio, Malecon, The Royal Force Castle and the Tobacco factory. Of course there are several more spots to visit, but it’s better to visit them by walk since most of the places are not accessible by car. Also you will really enjoy walking along the streets and focus on every single detail of the old city.

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If you want to visit Vedado and Miramar you’ll pass by the Malecon and drive north. In Miramar I recommend you to drive along the Fifth Avenue (5ta Avenida). That is a beautiful street full of colonial villas. Most of them are now embassies.

If you are doing a guided tour by car, you can drive across the streets of Vedado and watch the amazing colonial houses. I did a guided tour not long time ago with my family 🙂

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I have visited just Old Havana and Centro Habana with a 2 hours tour and I went all over the main areas of the old side of the city and Plaza de la Revoluticion in Centro Habana.

Centro Havana is, as I say, the “real” Cuba since you can see the daily life of the city and not only the most touristic places.

If you are looking how to book a city tour in Havana, you can fill out the form below and book a classic car before being in Havana. In this way you can also decide the best pickup location (even from the airport) and organize better your tour, especially if you are staying in Havana just for a few days.

I can help you to set up your guided tour by car! Just click the link below to see more about the tour in Havana:

> http://cuba2day.com/tours/

Or, fill out the form below!

    Your Name (required)

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    When do you need a tour? (YYYY-MM-DD)

    Which areas you want to visit?(required)
    Old HavanaVedadoCentro HavanaMiramar

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    16 November 2015
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    How to pay in Cuba: currency and more

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    Cuba is living a revolutionary period thanks to the diplomatic relationship recently established with the US. This will probably change many things and also the way to pay in Cuba and the currency available for business and travel purposes.

    Today’s situation

    Today in Cuba there are two different currencies: The Cuban peso (CUP) and the Cuban peso convertible (CUC)

    The conversion between CUP and CUC is around 1:24. This means than $1 CUC is 24 CUP.  The most part of the Cubans are paid in CUP, or a small part of the wage is in CUC.

    Supermarkets and shops selling basics, usually accept Cuban pesos and prices are way different from other types of stores where you can find other supply and products but you can only pay in CUC. For example for many Cubans is a problem to buy a broom just because the price is too high. It’s like buying something x24 more expensive.

    Tourists generally have to pay in CUC almost anything. In fact, this is the primary reason why the Cuban peso convertible was introduced.

    Why two currencies

    In 1993, during the period of economic collapse known as the Special Period, the US dollar was made legal in order to encourage hard currency to enter the economy. This period concedes with the fall of the Soviet Union, the main source of supplies for Cuba at that time.

    The US dollar became the currency used to purchase some non-essential goods and services, such as cosmetics, and even non-staple kinds of food and drink. US dollar was also used for tourism and Castro saw the opportunity to direct all this cash flow in the state coffers.

    In 1994, the convertible peso was introduced at a par with the dollar but on November 8, 2004, the Cuban government withdrew the US dollar from circulation. CUC was officially introduced as a currency.

    How to pay in Cuba

    The best way for you to pay in Cuba is to change your money. You can do it as soon as you arrive to the airport. Since you need to take a cab to go in the city center, it’s better for you to have already some CUC. Some drivers accept euros or Canadian dollars but it depends.

    In the cities you can then easily change your money at the Cadeca for a better exchange rate. So don’t change too much money at the airport.

    Also, in case you are not pay in the national currency, calculate in advance how much is the conversion to avoid leaving more money. If you want to book a taxi in advance, you can do it HERE.

    Some places already accept US dollars but the CUC is still the most used currency and the best way to pay in Cuba.

    How to pay in Cuba: credit cards

    Also credit cards rules are changing. If you are housing in a hotel you can pay with your credit card, Mastercard or Visa. This is a recent news since before wasn’t possible to pay with any credit card issued in the US.

    “Debit cards with the VISA logo are usually accepted by your tour rep to pay for trips as well as purchasing goods at outlets that accept debit cards.   They can be used in ATM’s (if you can find one and it is working) or to draw money from a Cadeca or Bank.    MASTERCARD will not be accepted in ATM’s but, as with VISA cards, so long as they are issued by a non US-based bank, can be used to draw cash at the counter of a Cadeca or Bank.” Source: TripAdvisor 

    Transactions rate is about the 3%, which is basically the exchange fee. If you make a withdrawal the 2.99% foreign exchange administration fee is calculated for every transaction abroad.

    The best thing for you to do is to call your bank and ask information about fees on transactions and withdrawals.

    If you have questions just drop a comment below!

    Hasta luego!

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    New public wifi hotspots in Havana

    New public wifi hotspots in Havana

    Cuba is one of the countries with the lowest internet access. But now, thanks to the relationships with the US, it will be easier for the island to develop and improve communications.

    New public wifi hotspots in Havana

    By the end of July, in fact, the national telco company ETECSA, will activate 35 public wifi hotspots. Five of them will be opened in Havana.

    Cuba will finally have public wifi hotspots. #Cuba2Day

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    The goal is to extend internet usage to the entire island by 2020.

    Right now the cost to the internet access is pretty high but the fee will be halved from 4.50 CUC to 2 CUC per hour. The only places available today to connect are the hotels where most of the time you have to pay around 10 CUC per hour.

    The new wifi hotspots will be able to hold about 50/100 connections at the same time.

    A new deal

    According to New York Times:

    “Ted Henken, a professor at Baruch College in New York who has studied social media and the Internet in Cuba, said the decision could mark a “turning point.”

    “Their model was, ‘Nobody gets Internet,’ ” he said in a telephone interview. “Now their model is, ‘We’re going to bring prices down and expand access, but we are going to do it as a sovereign decision and at our own speed.’ ”

    Government said that internet connection and communication development will be a main goal for Cuba.

    Finally the island will no longer be so isolated 🙂

     

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    How to fly from USA to Cuba: what you need to know

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    Before April 2015 the only way to fly from USA to Cuba was buying a ticket through a non-American flight company. Fortunately the situation is changed thanks to the resumption of the relationships between USA and Cuba.

    Fly from USA to Cuba today

    On April 15th 2015 CheapAir became the first travel agency selling direct flights to Cuba

    Departing daily from Miami International Airport and on a more abbreviated schedule from Tampa and New York’s JFK, this new option is the most convenient and most direct way to travel to Cuba. Havana is accessible via all three U.S. originating airports and Cienfuegos, Santa Clara, Holguin, Camaguey and Santiago de Cuba are all destinations serviced via Miami.

    The only way to get there at the moment, other than a charter flight, is to buy a ticket from another country like Mexico, Canada, Bahamas or Cayman. Then you need to buy a separate ticket from one of the places mentioned above and fly to Cuba. This is a pain since you need to look for two separated flights and look for the best options and coincidences.

    So, fly from USA to Cuba wasn’t so simple and immediate until now. But with CheapAir you can directly book the entire route from one website.

    Who can and cannot travel to Cuba

    Traveling to Cuba for Americans it’s still different from flying anywhere else in the world. Despite the embargo is about to be ended and the diplomatic relationship restored, yet just certain categories are authorized to fly from USA to Cuba.

    Here are the categories and the reasons that allow you to travel to Cuba today:

    • Visit your family (you are a cuban-american)
    • Educational purpose and activities
    • Religious activities
    • You are a journalist
    • You are involved in an official U.S. government or foreign business
    • Humanitarian purposes
    • You are working with exportation and importation of information and telecom materials
    • You are doing a research, development and education with private foundations
    • Support for the Cuban people
    • You have a special permission for a specific exportation category
    • Professional researches and professional meetings
    • Public events, speaking and workshops
    • Sport competitions
    • International exhibitions

    So, before making any flight reservation be sure to be allowed to fly to Cuba. If you can, then search for your flight to Cuba here

    Right now you can just book flights to Havana, but soon will be possibile to select other destinations.

     

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    26 May 2015
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    How can you connect to internet in Cuba?

    How can you connect to internet in Cuba

    Internet connection should not be your primary need in a relaxing vacation in Cuba but I understand that you might need it to keep your communication alive with home!

    So you may be wondering: How can I connect to internet in Cuba?

    Well, in this post I’ll give you some options.

    Wifi and internet connection

    First of all I have a bad news: it’s not so easy connecting to internet. In the country, just 5% of population have access to the open internet and also for tourist is not so easy as you can imagine.

    If you are staying in a good hotel in Havana there’s wifi but usually you have to pay it separately. Depending on the hotel you will pay around 10 CUC (dollars) per hour. Sometimes you can find it cheaper, like $8, but usually these are the average prices.

    Data connection

    If you are thinking to solve the problem with a roaming data plan you are wrong. Right now, if you are american, it’s not possible for you to use your 3G.

    Last time I went there I used an European SIM card with a roaming data plan but 3G connectivity was available just in the main areas of Havana but in most of other places wasn’t working properly (gprs, edge)

    Also, you cannot buy a local SIM card. Just Cubans can buy it.

    Solution for an internet connection

    If you are going to stay in a hotel it won’t be a problem. You can use the wifi connection and, if they don’t have it, you can ask for the closest place where you can find it.

    Also, consider that things are changing quickly in the last months and USA companies are already discussing potential partnership with the Cuban national telco company ETECSA.

    Another recent news is that a famous Cuban artist, Kcho, is offering free wifi. So if you’re passing by his boutique you can connect for free.

     

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    Useful things to bring with you for your travel to Cuba

    Useful things to bring with you for your travel to Cuba

    Ok! May be you’ve just booked your travel to Cuba! Congratulations! So, you are now searching on Google the things to bring with you for your travel to Cuba.

    Wise move! 🙂

    Yes, because even if Cuba is a safe and easy-going country, you won’t find exactly everything you need in the stores. That’s why I have created a checklist of the most useful things to bring with you for your travel to Cuba. So, take a screenshot of this post and keep it with you when you’ll be out for shopping before leaving.

    What it’s easy to find

    Below is a quick list of the personal care items (relatively) easy to find in Cuba:

    • Toothpaste
    • Toilet paper ( in the hotels but not always outside)
    • Soap

    These are pretty easy to find, unless you are traveling without any tour operator.

    What is NOT easy to find and it’s better to bring with you for a travel to Cuba

     

    Ok, even if you won’t have particular problems to find everything you need in hotels or resorts, here is a list of things to bring with you. These things are particularly useful especially if you are backpack travelers or you are going to travel housing in casas particulares and multiple cities in Cuba:

    • Aspirins, antibiotics and tablets against diarrhea – International hospitals service is pretty good, but prevention is better than cure
    • Dental floss and mouthwash – supermarkets usually don’t have these products
    • Condoms – both if you are a couple or single traveller it’s better for you to buy it before your departure
    • Sun screen and body cream – you can find it in certain places but prices are way more expansive than in USA or Europe.
    • Insecticides – based on the season and places you have planned to visit, you might find mosquitos and other insects
    • Liquid for contact lenses 
    • Washing powder – if you are traveling on your own.
    • Patches 
    • Hand sanitizer 
    • Umbrella – If you are traveling in the period from July till December it’s better to have one with you.

    Also, bring clothes with the idea that you won’t buy anything there. Maybe just a Che Guevara t-shirt as a souvenir, but nothing more. There are just a few clothes stores and the quality is not exactly the best. So be sure to put in your luggage:

    • Swimsuits 
    • Flip-flops and sneakers – especially if you are visiting Havana, be sure to bring with you close shoes. The city is dusty and dirty in certain area and will be safer for you.

    Other useful items are:

    • Snorkeling kit – If you are going to Cayo Largo or in a beach resort you’ll need it.
    • Electric torch – Sometimes electricity is down and it’s better have it with you
    • Food and snacks – Food in Cuba is good, but during the day isn’t easy to find snacks except pizza, fried chicken and not really good ice-cream. You might consider to bring snacks bars, peanuts and walnuts, or any kind of food light but with an elevate energy content.

    -> ALSO READ: WHAT TO EAT IN CUBA

    What is better NOT bring with you

     

    Here the things it’s better you don’t carry in your luggage to avoid any problem at the custom check:

    • walkie-talkies
    • satellite phones,
    • hand-held GPS equipment
    • televisions
    • freezers
    • air conditioners
    • stoves
    • water heaters
    • electric frying pans
    • toasters
    • irons
    • any other item that draws heavily on electricity
    • Fresh fruits and vegetables
    • Pornographic material

    For other things see this post on TripAdvisor.

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    Additional things to bring with you

     

    The list above is good enough for you to be covered and pass a quite stay in Cuba. Here are some additional things you might consider to bring with you for your travel to Cuba

    • GoPro HERO4 KIT – Great to film everything keeping your hands free
    • External Battery – internet data connection is not yet available everywhere, but you’ll use a lot your smartphone to take pictures. An external battery was very useful to me. I always recharged my GoPro, my smartphone and other tech devices.
    • Cuba Travel Guide – a must have!

    Conclusion

     

    This post was made to help you prepare the best way possible for your trip to Cuba. Of course, also bring the basic things you would for any other travel in the Caribbean.

    If you have any questions drop a comment below, I’ll be happy to help!

    Hasta pronto!

     

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    19 May 2015
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    What to eat in Cuba and what you can expect

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    If you are curious to know what kind of food you can expect to eat in Cuba you are in the right place.

    I have a good news for you: if you like rice you’ll probably like the 50% of the cuisine. In fact, rice is the basis of any dish you’ll see served on the table.

    What to eat in Cuba

    If you go in a typical Cuban restaurant you’ll see the following essential ingredients mixed together or alone:

    • Rice
    • Chicken
    • Potatoes
    • Malanga
    • Lobster
    • Pork
    • Bananas  (tostones)
    • Tamales
    • Beans, black or brown
    • Shrimps
    • Fish

    You can order this food separated or mixed in many variants, often all together. For example chicken, rice, beans, malanga and bananas. Sometimes with vegetables as cucumbers and tomatoes.

    Everything is good but it also depends where you are going. The quality of the restaurant in Havana is generally good but you need to know the best places.

    Where to eat

    One of the most famous restaurant in the Old Havana is Los Nardos, just in front of the Capitolio. Usually there’s a long line outside the entrance. You have then to climb the stairs till the first floor. The restaurant is not expansive but you can also find cheaper places with good quality food and great service.

    You just need to walk and get lost in the streets of the city to find good and charming places.

    ALSO READ-> 5 PLACES YOU HAVE TO SEE IN OLD HAVANA

    Alternative food

    If you are going to stay in the island for a week or longer you may start wondering to eat something different 🙂

    In my personal experience after about 4-5 days I start feeling the need for something different. I’m Italian and I need some pasta or Mediterranean cuisine after a while!

    You can find pizza and pasta, both in local or Italian restaurant. Of course you won’t find all the Mediterranean ingredients in any place. Here you can find an interesting list of restaurants in Old Havana.

    This was a brief list on what to eat in Cuba. Another post with the best places to eat will be posted in future, so be sure to subscribe to newsletter to get the latest news straight into your inbox!

    Hasta pronto!

     

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