Swim with Dolphins in Cuba
Swim with Dolphins in Cuba – One of the most desirable attractions available at many of our resorts is the opportunity to visit our Dolphin parks and swim with these graceful creatures. Some tourists even learn to be pushed along or propelled into the air by our well trained dolphins. The cost to swim with dolphins in Cuba is around 15CUC with more elaborate training sessions costing 40 cuc. Visitors to Cuba can currently Swim with Dolphins in Varadero, Cienfuegos, Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Ensenachos, Cayo Las Brujas, Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Coco and all resorts in Holguin Cuba including Playa Pesquero.
Cuban Guayabera Shirts
The Cuban guayabera is a classic dress item but how about this patriotic twist on the theme? You’ll find garments such as these for sale at most flea markets around Cuba, always well made and using top-rate cloth.
Currency and Money in Cuba
Cuba still has two parallel currencies. While talks are underway to abolish one of them, you’re still greeted with the conundrum of which is which. The usage is rather simple however. The Cuban peso on the right is used at local Cuban stores and it is the currency Cubans are paid their monthly salaries in. The CUC on the left is the money used by tourists and for larger items or paying at a paladar, Casa Particular and other tourism focused businesses. Tip – street vendors sell their items in Cuban Pesos so you can get a pizza, sandwich or other locally consumed items on street corners for cents on the dollar. The Cuban CUC is worth about 20-24 Cuban pesos. A street vendor Pizza will set you back about 10 CUP, or 50 cents.
Baseball in Cuba
Baseball in Cuba – Our national pastime should also be your next place to visit. Watching a baseball game will tell you more about our people than anything else can. Our love for the game, intensity and profound rivalry will tell you a thing or two about us.
Women Riding Sidesaddle in Cuba
Back in the 1950s riding sidesaddle on a motorcycle was the norm for female “ladylike ” passengers. This habit remains popular in Cuba. As for the motorcycles on Cuban roads, besides the old Vintage Harleys there’s a strong following amongst young Cuban men to the eastern European MZ Motorcycles. These two stroke single cylinder bikes are both powerful and fast for zipping around the Cuban city.
Gay Tourism in Cuba
Gay Tourism in Cuba – Probably the most Gay friendly country, Cuba welcomes Gays with open arms. National Gay Rights activist Mariela Castro has brought to the forefront Cuba’s increasingly open gay relationships. Visit www.Havanatur.com for specialized Gay Tourism Packages to Cuba
Kids Afterschool Fun in Cuba
There are no PlayStation or Nintendo here! Cuban kids get their kicks the old-fashioned way, diving into perilous rocky shores while munching on a freshly cooked corn cob!
CubaCEL Cuba Mobile Phone Service Cuba
CubaCEL is Cuba’s Rogers or AT&T. You can get a local mobile number here and SIM Card top-ups. Fortunately these days most places sell top-up cards but don’t buy them on the street or you may find you’ve gotten zero credit! If you do find them on the street tell the vendor you want to apply the charge there and then to check it’s added. Saving fortunes on roaming is relatively easy using this route despite the small investment in time getting the card; you’ll certainly have your time repaid in hard currency when you make calls from Cuba!
Catamaran Cruises in Cuba
Catamaran Cruise in Cuba – Excellent weather, calm seas, lush coral seabed’s and your undoubted party mood make a Catamaran Seafari (as they’re known in Cuba) an excellent day excursion. Efficient cruise tours take you to places like Cayo Blanco in Varadero or even to adjacent islands in Jardines del Rey and from Cayo Largo too! For 20 bucks round trip with an open bar you can’t say no. Can you?
Cuban Reggaeton Music
Feeling out of touch with Cuban Music ? Cuban Reggaeton star Candyman is all the rage amongst Cuban teenagers. His intoxicating beats and banging rhythms will definitely be heard while you’re on vacation in Cuba. Tip – Grab a CD because getting Cuban music from iTunes or other digital music download sites is nigh on impossible.
