Capitolio Havana
Capitolio Havana – well, what can we say? The centerpiece of Old Havana with its majestic presence, towering over the whole city. Surrounded by lush gardens you’ll find the Partagas Cigar Factory just behind if you need some shade. Take a virtual tour of www.CapitolioHavana.com now!
Camaguey Cuba Tourism
Camaguey Cuba is home to Parque Ignacio Agramonte and other central plazas begging to be discovered again. A city rich in history, you’ll be spoiled by the Colonial buildings everywhere you turn. The only way to escape our colonial past is look skyward, that’s almost certainly blue! Get the lowdown on www.CubaCamaguey.com and tick the box for “must go!” for your next Cuba trip.
Bayamo Cuba National Liberation
Bayamo Cuba, birthplace of national liberation from Spanish rule, our 500 year old city is a masterpiece of colonial architecture. Take a peek at www.CubaBayamo.com and decide whether 500 years of history is right for you!
Cuban Chocolate
Baracoa is Cuba’s chocolate capital. The soil and humid conditions make for the best Cocoa crops on the whole island. Our national Chocolate factory is located here and is open for visits 7 days a week. Drop in to www.CubaBaracoa.com on your next trip to Cuba!
Cuban Rum & Bacardi
These 60 year old bottles of Bacardi Rum are memorabilia found in a photo at a home in Santiago de Cuba where the Bacardi rum was originally produced. These days Havana Club is the real Cuban rum preferred by connoisseurs around the world. Learn more about www.SantiagodeCuba.com and why you need to visit us here!
Where is Cuba?
Where is Cuba? This amusing sign on Cuba’s Cayo Santa Maria beach shows some key distances between Cuba and some interesting places! London 8200Km and Toronto 2480km. Can you see the others? Where are you travelling to Cuba from? Oddly enough, many people don’t know where Cuba is until they plan a vacation. Cuba is situated in the Caribbean, being the largest island (by far) island in the Caribbean archipelago. It is 90 miles (144KM) from Key West Florida USA. To the west, From Cancun Mexico to Cuba it’s around 95 miles (152km) from shore to shore. To the south you’ll find the Cayman Islands. To the East Haiti and the Dominican Republic and, above central Cuba, you’ll find the Bahamas. So, now if anyone asks you’ll know – Where is Cuba?
Internet Access in Cuba
Internet in Cuba – Whether you search just a few minutes of WiFi in Cuba or you need to spend time on a www connected PC, these days we have 1000s of internet points littered around the country. Ranging from specific internet centers like the one shown, to hotel lobbies and business centers, staying connected in Cuba is easier than ever. Speeds never exceed more than 3MB so if you’re used to fast broadband bring a book as it can take some time…Theres no mobile internet as of December 2014 in Cuba however it is said to be being rolled out by late 2015. Watch this space!
Tropicana Cabaret Havana
Tropicana Cabaret Havana – Pretty much the “go to” night venue for anyone visiting our island. Sensual dancers, scanty stage costumes and Caribbean beats serve to mesmerize guests time and time again. While Havana has the original (and still the best) Tropicana Cabaret, you can now visit other Tropicana’s installations in both Varadero and Santiago de Cuba. They’re all great! Visit www.TropicanaCabaret.com for more details.
Christmas in Cuba
Christmas in Cuba – These beauties on Havana’s Playas del Este beach have not lost their festive spirit! Sitting sipping mojitos on the beach at Xmas has to be the very best reward for your hard work, right? Dreary conditions back home, chilly weather and frozen limbs sure make for a serious motivation to visit Cuba at Christmas.
Afrocuban Religion Santeria Cuba
Cuban Santeria or Santeros – a popular religion originating from Africa which is practiced in Cuba. When you see people dressed in all white or who are sporting multicolored orange and yellow bangles then more than likely they’ve fallen under the black magic based spell! Santeria is a system of beliefs that merges the Yoruba religion which was brought to the New World by Yoruba slaves along with Christianity and Native American traditions, the religion is still widely practiced in Cuba. These slaves carried with them various religious customs, including a trance and divination system for communicating with their ancestors and deities, animal sacrifice, and sacred drumming and religious dance.
