Cuban Coffee Cubita
Cuban Coffee – Famous all of the world, the aroma, flavor and texture of real Cuban Coffee is just perfect. Known for its sharp aftertaste and rich fully body, Cuban Coffee is now making a comeback. After years of languishing behind Blue Mountain from Jamaica, Cuba Coffee is returning to specialist gourmet stores worldwide under the name Cubita. Cubita Coffee is served all over Cuba, especially in Hotels and tourist destinations. However, due to the high price of the Cubita export variety in relation to local salaries, Cubans buy their beans and grind their own. So, in your Casa Particular or Paladar restaurant, or even on the street, you’ll be sampling the equally excellent home ground coffee beans. The big question is obviously, how do Cubans like their coffee served? Well, we can only say Cuban Coffee is sweet! Yes, they’ll add more sugar (another Cuban product) than you’re used to but hey, you’re in Cuba!
Highest Mountain in Cuba Pico Turquino
Pico Turquino Cuba – Pico Turquino is the highest point in Cuba reaching 1.974 meters (6 476 feet). It is located in the southeast part of the island, in the Sierra Maestra mountain range in the municipality of Guama. Popular with hikers and rock climbers, the area is also famous for its lush jungle and beautiful landscapes. Read more about the region called Escambray, Cuba’s mountainous regions.
Vintage Cuba Travel Promotion in USA
Oh how times have changed – This 40s American ad promoting Varadero Cuba as a cuba travel destination was circulated in the United States for several years. Americans have sadly been restricted from visiting Cuba for almost 50 years while their northern neighbors in Canada make up over 50% of international arrivals to our island.
Paladar Restaurants in Cuba
Paladares in Cuba – These family owned and operated restaurants are now all over the country. Serving real homemade meals at low prices they’ve become extremely popular over the past decade. Finding a Paladar in Havana, Varadero or any Cuban city is now easy. However, due to the lack of national population on the Jardines del Rey Islands they don’t exist. Therefore, if you’re on vacation on say Cayo Coco or Cayo Guillermo etc. you’ll have to visit Caibarien, Ciego de Avila or Remedios to try a paladar. Whenever you visit a paladar you are helping Cuban entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership. This is far more significant than when you’re back home, primarily because it has only been a few years since Cubans have been able to own and operate their own businesses. Give them a try and feel the satisfaction of aiding Cubans with their autonomy and private businesses. See a complete list of towns and cities with Cuban Paladares.
Cuban Mojito Recipe
Cuban Mojito Recipe – In a smallish Collins glass, mix lime juice with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon superfine sugar. Add the few mint leaves, mashing them against the side of the glass. Fill glass 2/3 with cracked ice and pour in the rum. Pitch in the squeezed-out lime shell and top off with club soda or seltzer. Serve with a stirring rod.
Harley Davidson Motorcycles in Cuba
Harley Davidson Motorcycles in Cuba – If you’re into classic Harleys, Cuba has something in store for you. Every Saturday evening the Harley Club of Havana or, as they call themselves, Harlistas Cubanos, meet at the La Piragua intersection below the Hotel Nacional on the Havana Malecon. Heading over there from 4pm onwards will treat you to some beautifully restored vintage Harleys from the 1940 and 50s but, more importantly, their pleasant owners are a true delight to be around. They’ll assist with photos and let kids sit on their machines. Overall they’re a great bunch of guys (and girls actually) who are extremely proud of their bikes. Once considered an emblem of United States Imperialism, these motorcycles were rarely seen on Cuban roads. Fortunately, these days their owners proudly display their machines to everyone. Over past few years, there’s even been a Vintage Harley Davidson rally which takes place in February and features a get-together in Varadero, 120KM (75 miles) from Havana.
Santiago de Cuba | Los chicos del Oro Negro
Los chicos del Oro Negro are street entertainers located in Santiago de Cuba. They’re usually to be found on the main city Cespedes square throughout the day. They’ll happily pose for photos and carry our elaborate mimes with their odd matt black attire.
Rice and Black Beans Cuba Frijoles
Rice and Black Beans is Cuba! – Yes, if you haven’t eaten this national dish called Arroz con Frijoles yet it’s because you haven’t yet visited Cuba. Why? Well because just about every single meal in Cuba includes this delicious blend of carbohydrates and bean protein. In order to get the thick sauce the Cuban do what is called “Cuajar” which is to leave the beans on a low light for hours until some have disintegrated into the water. Others with less patience use a blender to bring part of the bean batch to a paste form, then add this to the rest, providing the instant mud like texture true Cuban frijoles sauce should have.
Taxis in Cuba
Cuban Taxi Drivers at home for a mid afternoon snooze. When these guys are back at work you can get one of these local taxis, usually with other Cubans doing the same for cents on the dollar. Unlike the heavily restored vehicles circulating around major tourist hubs, these local taxis usually take fares from normal Cubans who pay in local currency, a ride costing just 50 cents or up to 1 CUC. If you see one of these cars with passengers just hail him down and if their room you’re in for a cheap taxi!
Platano Frito Cuban Fried Banana
Platano Frito or Fried Banana is a popular Cuban dish accompanying any meal. Quick and nutritious, it is normally prepared with un-ripened bananas. Sadly only really featured on specialist Cuban nights at All Inclusive hotels, we wholeheartedly say – Bring us the Platano Frito!
