March 18, 2011
All the goods and services in Cuba are priced in Cuban Convertible pesos only, (including transportation and the departure tax from Cuba are priced and payable in CUCs). You can check the Convertible peso rates at CubanCurrency.net. Currency exchange from US dollars in Convertible pesos will be subject to a 10% charge while transactions from […]
February 2, 2009
Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city in Cuba??and a historical and cultural treasure. The city is often regarded as the root of the Cuban Revolution, and the many museums here retrace key events from this important period of Cuba’s history. But unlike Trinidad, which seems frozen in time, Santiago de Cuba mixes modern […]
June 26, 2008
If you???re interested, you can arrange a home stay in Cuba consisting of either a private room (often with private bathroom) in a home, or even a small semi-attached apartment. In Havana, costs range between CUC 25 and CUC 40 a night. This is a per room and not a per person cost. Outside the […]
May 5, 2008
Nudging the emerald Escambray mountains, Trinidad is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Cuba’s most charming towns. So perfectly preserved are the quaint colonial buildings, the entire town feels as though it’s trapped in a time warp from the 18th century. Stroll the winding cobbled streets here to discover a trove of architectural […]
February 15, 2007
One of the largest beach resorts in the Caribbean, Varadero is Cuba’s most popular tourist destination. Sprawling languorously along the Peninsula de Hicacos, a sleek finger of land off Cuba’s north coast, this famous strip boasts a sublimely beautiful 20-kilometer beach overlooked by more than 50 all-inclusive resorts. Once over the drawbridge that separates Varadero […]
May 21, 2006
1.Valle Vi??ales An official national park and by far the most visited location in Pinar del R??o, the jewel in the province???s crown is the valley of vi??ales, with its fantastically located accommodation, striking landscapes and an atmosphere of complete serenity. Though only 25km north of Pinar del R??o city, the valley feels very remote, […]
March 3, 2005
1. Mausoleum del Che Guevara The end point of many a Che pilgrimage, this monument, mausoleum and museum complex is 2km west of Parque Vidal (via Rafael Trist?? on Av de los Desfiles), near the V??azul bus station. Even if you can’t stand the Argentine guerrilla for whom many reserve an almost religious reverence, there’s […]
February 14, 2004
History and Havana go hand in hand. The name “Havana” conjures images of Spanish conquistadors, revolutionary heroes, and the literati and glitterati who once basked on these sun-splashed shores. Today, the fascinating history of Cuba’s capital awaits travelers at every twist and turn; in the cobbled streets of Old Havana, in the beautiful Cuban Baroque […]
November 11, 2002
1 -. Customers can quickly develop friendly relations with the owners of the house, and it is deeply involved in the local culture. Before the tourists know it, will be considered part of the family with which they are staying. To understand Cuba you really need to experience Cuba and that can be best achieved […]
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February 25, 2013
Booking a Casa Particular
by Carlos Rodriguez • Casas Particulares, Travelers
The hard way to book a casa would be to find several casas that look good and are located in your target area by checking out review sites, casa particular listings in sites or guidebooks. Do an internet search for the Casa name and visit the search related pages. Then contact the Casa either by […]