Mountain Biking in Cuba
Mountain Biking in Cuba – Of course you can mountain bike in numerous places around the island but the Escambray Mountains are probably the best place if you want to fully enjoy these extreme sports. Tours available which include Mountain Bikes and set courses around Cuba. Get more info about www.CubaEscambray.com
Spearfishing in Cuba
Look at that catch! Harpoon and spearfishing in Cuba are very popular amongst local Cubans. While it’s extremely hard to obtain the equipment while on vacation in Cuba, some specialist dive centers do have them. Don’t be surprised to see Cubans walking back from beaches in Cienfuegos, Holguin, Santiago de Cuba etc. with monstrous catches such as these!
Dulce de Guayaba Cuba
Dulce de Guayaba is our Guava fruit specialty. Made into blocks using condensed guava pulps it’s usually served with cheese as an after dinner desert. However, as a quick Red Bull beating energy pickup it’s great to quell those hunger pangs as you visit “just this last museum or monument dear...” !
Vintage Camera Sales in Cuba
Are you into photography? Cuba’s numerous flea markets offer some of the old vintage relics you won’t usually find anywhere else than eBay. Old Camera classics like concertina Kodak’s or 40s Leica´s are abundant on these open-air stalls. Maybe you’re searching for something as an ornament or something that actually works! Either will be an easy find in Cuba’s markets.
Travel Souvenirs from Cuba
Souvenirs from Cuba are high on every visitors list. Nevertheless, few people know that 99% of all souvenirs sold by vendors such as this one, who parade up and down the beach, are all handmade in Cuba. Not a single item being sold will have come from anywhere else. No Chinese made Cuban souvenirs here!
Cuban Perfume Giselle by Suchel Camacho
Want some of Cuba’s hottest and most fashionable Cuban Perfume to take home? The new Giselle perfume for women by Cuba’s Suchel Camacho costs just 15 CUC and will make a great smelling reminder of your lazy days in Cuba and your unforgettable vacation. Tip - The hottest Cuban Perfume at the moment is called "Giselle", favored by Cuban women young and old.
About the Cuban Flag
The Cuban Flag consists of five blue and white alternating stripes, and a red equilateral triangle at the hoist with a white 5-pointed star. It was created by Narciso López in June 25, 1848, and sewn by Emilia Teurbe Tolón. It came about when various movements to liberate Cuba from Spanish rule emerged.
Cuban Food Tostones Chatinos
Cuban Tostones or Chatinos – both names are used for these boiled then fried un-ripened banana side dishes. The recipe is pretty simple, un-ripened green bananas are cut into small chunks crossways then boiled for 5 minutes until a little soft. They are then pressed with the palm of the hand until semi flat and fried. Usually served with salt you’ll find them as a tasty snack at most Cuban bars like Bodeguita del Medio or Floridita Cuba but also are enjoyed in Cuban homes as a daily side dish.
Hop on Hop off buses in Cuba
Hop on Hop off buses in Cuba – Originally launched in Varadero, these hop on hop off buses are now hauling tourists around Havana, Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Ensenachos, Cayo Las Brujas and Playa Santa Lucia. The system is simple; you pay 5 cuc once and can ride on the bus all day, hopping on and off whenever you wish. The rotation of service is frequent and in Varadero there are several buses, so the wait is never long. The top open deck is perfect for sightseeing and tanning while seeing all the wonderful sights Cuba has to offer.
Mobile Phone Use in Cuba
Yes, Cuban kids are phone addicts too. While services such as whatsapp are still elusive in Cuba due to non 3/4G connections for most Cubans, texting is still a favorite pastime. So, while you thought you were escaping from people glued to their mobiles Cubans have now caught the bug too!
