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Cuba a very special place.
AFTER THE ELIAN GONZALES SAGA THE RELATIONS CUBA/US HAVE BEEN CLOSER WE WERE THERE WHEN ELIAN RETURNED AND WAS VERY TOUCHY TO SEE THE REACTION OF HIS COUNTRY.
Cuba is the bigest of the Caribean islands.Is abou 111000 Kmq and is 1300 Km long almost the size of Italy, and is apx 100 Km large.
is 150 Km from Miami, 200 Km from the Yucatan, 150 Km from Jamaica and 75 Km from Domenican Repubblic.
On the North side there is the Atlantic Ocean and on the South side the Caribean sea.
The entire population is about 11000000 with the concentration in the capital Havan apx 3000000.
CLIMATE:
The temperature is between 22 and 36 G.C. and is tropical.
The best time to go from November to April because after start the raining season and the umidity became very unconfortabile especially in the oriental part such as Santiago.
Food:
in the Hotels the food is international with some local dish.
The cuban cusin is famous for the congri, fried banana,picadillo (ground beef), lomo ahumado and fried chicken.
Very good are the sea food plates especially lobster, shrimps,pargo,chernia (local fishes).
HAVANA
Havana one of the most beautiful city of the Latin America especially now that all the old Havana is under restoration.
There are many places to vacation. There are only a few that will offer an adventure.
Cuba offers that and much more.
Going to Cuba is like to go back in time to a land of vintage American cars, classic Spanish architecture and old rotary telephones.Meet the Cuban and you will apreciatemore this people that has been left out from the world and are smiling and they are always ready to help you.
Cuba is changing rapidly now you can see businessmen with cellular phones and fancy cars.
For vacations is a great place with white beaches and great spots for scuba diving like Maria la Gorda and Cayo Largo..
HAVANA IS THE CAPITAL ON THE NORTHWEST COAST OF THE ISLAND
ON THE BEAUTIFUL WATER OF THE CARIBBEAN ONE SIDE AND OCEAN THE OTHER SIDE.
IT IS A VERY ALIVE CITY WITH THEIR KIND PEOPLE ALWAYS READY TO
HELP AND ARE VERY CHARMY SHOWING THEIR CULTURE LEVELS.
THE WEATHERS GOOD ALMOST ALL YEAR AROUND ASIDE SOME
MONTHS YOU CAN GET CAUGHT IN SOME TROPICAL SHOWER THAT
USUALLY DO NOT LAST LONG.
IT IS A VERY STIMULANT CITY WILL BE THE ATMOSPHERE, THE WEATHER OR THE PEOPLE HER RARE BEAUTY IS BECOMING ALIVE AFTER THE SPECIAL PERIOD.
IN THE OLD PART OF THE CITY CALLED HAVANA VIEJA THE BEST STREETS ARE BEING REFURBISH AND YOU CAN SEE THE BEAUTY OF THIS CITY HAS AN INCREDIBLE STRUCTURE. THE SHOPS ARE BECOMING ALIVE BECAUSE UNTIL A FEW YEARS AGO THEY WERE OR SHUT DOWN OR WITHOUT ANY MERCHANDISE.
ALL THE BEACHES ARE AT ABOUT 30 MINUTES FROM THE CITY AND
THEY START WITH MARINA TARARA THAT IS A CLOSE PROPERTY WITH A YACHT CLUB AND A BEAUTIFUL BEACH, VERY PRIVATE, I ALWAYS ENJOYED
HERE .
AFTER YOU CAN FIND MEGANO,SANTA MARIA AND GUANABO VERY
BUSY ESPECIALLY BY ITALIAN TOURISTS ALL THIS IS A STRETCH OF
WHITE SAND LONG APX 15 MILES.
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WHO IS TRAVELING ON BUDGET THE BEST WAY TO STAY IN CUBA IS IN LEGAL CASA PARTICULARES THAT ARE REGULAR HOMES THAT CUBAN RENT TO TOURIST FROM $15.00 TO $50.00 PER ROOM YOU CAN SHARE THE HOUSE WITH THE FAMILY THAT USUALLY ARE VERY RESERVED AND WITH OTHER PEOPLE .
ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO STAY IS A COLONIAL HOME IN THE HEART OF VEDADO THE OWNER IS DOCTOR JOSE GUERRERO THE HOUSE HAS 5 BEDROOMS AND YOU CAN RENT ONE SPACIOUS ROOM WITH AIR FOR $25.00 A DAY AND YOU WILL HAVE ALL THE CON FORTS AS A GOOD HOTEL
THE ADDRESS IS CALLE 27 N 960 E 6 Y 8 VEDADO (TEL 39092)
IF YOU LIKE THE VIEW YOU CAN STAY IN A FOUR BEDROOM APARTMENT AT THE 12TH FLOOR OF A BUILDING FACING THE MYTHIC MALECON YOU CAN SEE ALL THE WAY UP TOTHE MORRO.
THE OWNER A VERY NICE LADY MRS.HAYDE IS A VERY GOOD COOK TOO (SHE USE TO OWN A PALADAR) WILL ENTERTAIN YOU.
THE PRICE IS $35.00 PER ROOM WITH AIR REFRIGERATOR AND TELEVISION
LINEA 6 E N Y O 12 PISO VEDADO TEL(321385)
IN THE SAME BUILDING THERE IS A PENTHOUSE ON TWO FLOORS WITH A PANORAMIC VIEW
CALL ALICIA HERNANDEZ 329166 ROOM WITH AIR FROM $35.00 TO $40.00.
ANOTHER VERY NICE APARTMENT ALWAYS IN THE VEDADO AT THE 5TH FLOOR HAS 5 VERY LARGE BEDROOMS WITH A BEAUTIFULL TERRACE THAT RUNS ALL AROUND THE DINING AND FAMILY ROOM WITH A BEAUTIFULL VIEW IS DECORATE VERY WELL WITH ANTHICS CUBAN FURNITURE THE OWNER IS A VERY NICE LADY DOCTOR MARTA CERVANTES SHE WILL MAKE YOUR STAY VERY PLEASENT IS LOCATED IN AVENIDA DEL PRESIDENTE N 313 ROOM WITH AIR $35.00
WHO WANTS A HOUSE WITH A POOL THERE IS VILLA DI DIANA DEPAUX AT 101 CALLE 60 E 1 Y 3 THE PRICE FOR THE FULL HOUSE IS $150.00AND CAN SLEEP UP TO EIGHT PERSON
A VERY REASONABILE HOUSE IS ON REQUENA #22 BAJOS E/ CARLOS III Y LUGARENO PLAZA DE LA REVOLUCION ARMANDO LUNA OR OLGA HERNANDEZ TEL 8797169 ALL THE ROOMS HAVE AIR AND A SMALL REFRIGERATOR AND HAVE AN INDIPENDENT ENTRANCE $20.00
Others case particular:
La Casa de Ana
Calle G N°159 apto. 2-A e/Calzada y 9
El Vedado
Tel.: 322360
Rooms with air $35.00
Lic. Marilù Hornia Batista
Calle Calzada N° 751 apto. 8 e/ Paseo y 2, Vedado
Tel.: 301286
Rooms with air $30.00
Sra. Neisa Dieguez F.
Ave. 5ta B N° 11207 e/ 112 y 114, Playa, Miramar
Tel. : 213662
Rooms with air $30.00
Lic. Miriam Rodriguez Domìnguez
San Làzaro N° 621, altos e/ Gervasio y Escobar
Tel.: 784456
Rooms with air $25.00
Raudel / Eugenia
Calle Paseo N° 126 e/ 5ta y 7ma, Appartamento 4-B 4to. Piso (Vedado)
Tel.: 305160
At 100 mt from the Hotel Melia Cohiba; Rooms with air $35.00
Justo Luis Suarez Garcìa
Calle J N° 559 bajos, esquina a 27 Vedado
Tel.: 320469
Rooms with air $25.00
Srs. Carlos y Martica
Calle 15 N° 1406, e/ 26 y 28 Vedado
Tel.: 300758
Rooms with air $35.00
Manuel Arena Musa
Calle B, 710 e/ 29 y Zapata Vedado
Tel.: 312552
Rooms with air $25.00
Lic. Jorge E. Castellanos Nùnez
Obispo N° 512, Apto. 8, 4to Piso e/ Bernaza y Villegas Habana Vieja
Tel.: 628184
e-mail: infobisp@teleda.get.cma.net
Rooms with air $25.00
Enrique Oramas
Calle J N° 512 e/ 23 y 25 Vedado
Tel. : 35913
Rooms with air $25.00
Graciela Ledesma Ramos
Linea 658 e/ A y B / Vedado
Tel.: 35263
Rooms with air $25.00
Dulce y Richard
Calle 15 N° 14-19, e/ 26 y 28 Vedado
Tel. : 306630
Rooms with air $25.00
Guillermina / Roberto
"Edificio Terry", Apto. 13-A Paseo N° 126 entre 5 y Calzada Vedado
Tel. : 36401
At 100 mt from Hotel Melià Cohiba. Rooms with air $30.00
Aida Valdés Rodrìguez
Calle 23 y L N° 301Apto. C-4, Vedado
Tel. : 323012
In front of Hotel Habana Libre. Rooms with air $30.00
Dalia Fernàndez Vila
Calle G, 355, e/ Calle 15 y 17 Vedado
Tel.: 324637
Rooms with air $30.00
RESTURANTS:
L'HAVANA OFFER A VAST VARIETY OF FOOD FOR AN UPDATED LIST OF ALL THE RESTAURANT PLEASE CHECK THIS LINK:
http://www.restauranet.com/links2/Cuba/La_Habana/Tipo_de_Comida/
A NEW ENTRY OF A VERY GOOD AND REASONABILE PALADAR IN A NICE GARDEN WITH A TIPICAL RANCHON IS HOSTEL DONA CARMELA ASK FOR MACEO Y BEATRIZ LOCATED AT COMUNIDAD N.1 CASA 10 HABANA DEL ESTE TEL. 8636048
WE CAN SUGGEST LA COCINA DE LILIAN THAT IS SPECIALIZED IN THE CLASSIC CUBAN CUISINE SUCH AS FRIOLE NEGROS,ROPA VIEJA AND FISH FILET.
THIS BEAUTIFUL PALADAR IS NOT EASY TO FIND AND IS LOCATED AT 1311 CALLE 48 E 13 Y 15. TEL 296514
WHO WANT TO BE SEEN WE RECOMMEND FRESA & CHOCOLATA IS IN A BUILDING WHERE THEY MADE THE MOVIE.
EVERY NIGHT YOU FIND ALL THE TRENDY ITALIANS WITH THEIR BEAUTIFUL GIRLFRIENDS
FOR SEA FOOD THERE IS PALADAR EL PARAISO WHERE CHEFF RENE WILL PREPARE A DELICIOUS SEA FOOD SOAP OR SPAGHETTI WITH LANGOSTA AND APARGO GRILLET.
CALLE 22 NO3110 E 31-A Y 33 MIRAMAR TEL 2029659
ANOTHER GOOD PALADAR IS THE BISTRO ON THE FRONT OF THE MALECON ALWAYS I THE VEDADO.
WHO IS LOOKING FOR A VERY ROMANTIC DINNER THERE RESTURANT CARIBENA WHERE CHEFF JESUS WILL COOK ONLY FOR YOU IN A RANCHON OVERLOOKING THE SEA YOU HAVE TO MAKE RESERVATION AND ORDER YOUR FAVORITE FOOD ONE DAY BEFORE TEL. 23624
CALLE 1RA E 236 Y 238 JAIMANITAS PLAYA QUITE DIFFICULT TO FIND
ANOTHER INTERESTING PALADAR IS AMOR AT THE THIRD FLOOR OF A COLONIAL HOUSE VERY NICE DECORATION IN STYLE
23 N 759 E B Y C VEDADO
FOR THE ITALIANS THAT MISS THEIR ITALIAN FOOD THERE IS PRADO y NETTUNO ON THE CALLE PRADO THEY ARE SPECIALIZED IN ITALIAN FOOD AND IS QUITE GOOD.
A NEW ITALIAN TRATTORIA IS MARAKAS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HOTEL HORIZZONTE AT THE BEGINIG OF THE FAMOUS RAMPA CALE 23 IS VERY GOOD ESPECIALLY FOR PIZZA AND PASTA.
THE NIGHT LIFE IS VERY EXITING FROM DISCO WITH LIVE BANDS TO
THE TROPICANA IS THE MOST FAMOUS SHOW.EVERY NIGHTS TENS OF BEAUTIFUL GIRLS ENTERTAIN ALL THE RICH CLASS FROM TOURIST TO EXECUTIVES OF FOREIGN FIRMS.
FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS TRAVELING TO CUBA AS A TOURIST IS FORBIDDEN PLEASE CHECK THE REGULATIONS WITH OFAC.
THE MUSIC IS ONE OF THE MAIN ENTERTAINMENT YOU CAN HEAR SALSA FROM EARLY MORNING TO LATE IN THE NIGHT.
I HAVE BEEN TO SEE THEIR BEST MUSICIAN SUCH AS CHARANGA HABANERA AND PAULITO AND I CAN SAY THAT THEY ARE REALLY FUN
THE NIGHTS WITH THE TROPICAL ATMOSPHERE IS VERY AFFACINATING WITH ALL THE DISCOTHEQUE AND CABARET SUCH AS
MACUMBA LOCATED IN CALLE 222 BETWEEN AUTOPISTA Y 51
COMODORO, AT THE HOTEL COMODORO IN MIRAMAR
TURCHINO, IN THE HOTEL HAVANA LIVRE
1830, ON LINEA AT THE TUNNEL FOR MIRAMAR
CASA DELLA MUSICA, CALLE 20 BETWEEN 33 Y 35
CAFFE CANTANTE AT THE TEATRO NACIONAL BETWEEN PASEO AND 37 A VEDADO. YOU HAVE A GOOD CHANCE TO SEE SOME FAMOUS ARTIST.
CECILIA, 5A AVE BETWEEN 110 Y 112 MIRAMAR
THIS LADY IS AN INSTITUTION NEAR LA BOTTEGUITA DEL MEDIO OLD RESTAURANT ONE OF THE FAVORITE OF ERNEST HEMINGWAY
HERE ARE A SOME PHOTO OF HAVANA
THE FAMOUS PARTAGAS CIGAR FACTORY
A CLASSIC BARBER SHOP
THE CONTRAST FROM NEW AND OLD
A FAKE CUBAN
THE NEW STATUE OF JOHN LENNON
PLAYA DEL EST
TRINIDAD
Francisca Fernàndez Munos
Calle Gustavo Izquierdo N° 3 %
Colòn Fco. Zerquera
Tel.: 4390
Rooms with air conditioned
Maritza Hernàndez Santos
Francisco Cadahìa 223 e/
Lino Pérez y Colòn
Tel. : 3160
Rooms with air conditioned
THIS IS AN ARENA FOR THE FIGHT OF CHICKENS
A PIG READY TO BE ASADO
PINAR DEL RIO
Yareidys Coro Garcia
Orlando Nodarse N° 12 Vinales
Tel.: 93363
ROOMS WITH AIR CONDITIONER
Roberto Valle Gonzàlez
Adela Azcuy N° 2 (Norte), Vinales.
Tel.: 93112
ROOMS WITH AIR CONDITIONER
Felicia Lorenzo Reyes
Adela Azcuy Norte N° 35, Vinales
Tel.: 93314
ROOMS WITH AIR CONDITIONER.
LA CALETTTA
AFTER THE FAMOUS BAY OF PIGS YOU CAN FIND THIS VERY NICE SPOT A COMBINATION OF BEAUTIFUL WATER AND ROCKS.
VARADERO
AT THE END OF THE RUSSIAN HELP CUBA STARTED DO DEDICATE TO THE TOURISM INDUSTRY AND DEVELOPED VARADERO WITH MANY HOTELS AND ALL INCLUSIVE CLUBS AS A MATTER OF FACTS HAS THE HIGHEST CONCENTRATIONS OF HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, DISCOS AND SHOPS.
TO ENTER THERE IS A TOO WERE YOU HAVE TO PAY $2.00 AND A BRIDGE HAS BEEN REMODEL TO KEEP THE CUBAN OUT.
HERE YOU CAN ENJOY WHITE SAND BEACH AND A COLORFUL OCEAN OR PLAY GOLF IN THE EX DUPONT ESTATE.
FISHING IS ANOTHER BIG EVENT.
AFTER THE SUNSET YOU CAN DISCOVER THE DISCO OR THE CLASSIC CABARET VARADERO WITH THE CHOREOGRAPHIC ANDRES GUTIERREZ.
TWO LOVERS AT THE BEACH
CAYO LARGO
THE BEST WATER YOU CAN FIND IT IS IN CAYO LARGO HERE YOU WILL HAVE UNBELLIVIBILE COLORS FROM THE TURQUOISE TO THE GREEN AS A MATTER OF FACTS IS HE BEST SPOT FOR SCUBA DIVING.
IS LIKE A LITTLE ISLAND ONLY FOR TOURISTS THE CUBAN CANNOT ENTER.
THE BEST WAY TO GET AROUND IS THE CATAMARAN OR THERE ARE THREE WHEELS BIKS THAT YOU CAN RENT TO DISCOVER ALL THE BEACHES.(FOR MORE INFORMATIONS PLEASE CONTACT US).
CAYO COCCO AND GULIERMO
ONE OF THE BEST SPOT IS THIS GROUP OF ISLAND (CAYOS) IN THE PROVINCE OF MORON THERE ARE MANY LITTLE ISLAND WITH A FEW HOTELS RIGHT ON TH BEACH ALL OF THEM ARE WITH THE ALL INCLUSIVE FORMULA .
HERE YOU CAN FIND EVERYTHING THAT YOU NEED FROM SHOPPING TO RENTAL BIKES AND CARS. IN THE HOTELS YOU HAVE SNORKLING,SAILING,BOATING,VOLLEY BALL, TENNIS, SWIMINGPOOLS,BARS,DISCOTEQUE,ANIMATIONS
THE PERFECT BEACH IS PILAR AT THE EXTREME OF THE LAST ISLAND:PILAR.(FOR MORE INFORMATIONS PLEASE CONTACT US).
CAMAGUEY
CAMAGUEY IS A NICE LITTLE CITY HERE ARE SOME PLACE TO STAY ALL OF THEM ARE VERY REASONABILE:
Eralio Rodriguez Bazail
San Ramòn 201 (Altos) Apto. 205A esq. Santa Rita Plaza San Ramòn
Tel.: 93624
Room with air conditioning
Josefa Aguero
Joaquin de Aguero No 153 e% Tomas Betancourt y J. Sangunly
La Vigia
Tel.: 283348
Room with air conditioning
Tania Jeménez Hechavarria
San Ramòn N° 258 e% San José y San Martìn
Tel.: 92434
Room with air conditioning
Manuel Rodriguez Jaén
Santa Rita N° 18 e% Repùblica y Santa Rosa
Tel.: 94403
Room with air conditioning
Jorge Saez Solano
San Ramòn 239 e% San Martìn y Heredia
Tel.: 286456
Room with air conditioning
Puchy
Calle San Antonio N 70 E Marti Y Hnos. Aguero
TEL.: 93317
Room with air conditioning
SANTA LUCIA
A BEAUTIFUL BEACH IS AT 120KM FROM CAMAGUEY IS CALLED COCCO BEACH AND IS SITUATED AFTER SANTA LUCIA THAT IS A TOURISTIC PLACE PASSING ALL THE HOTELS YOU WILL FIND A LITTLE VILLAGE OF FISHERMAN CALLED LA BOCCA AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER THERE IS THIS BEAUTIFUL SPOT THAT IS BECAMING VERY POPULAR.
THE PEOPLE LIVING OUTSIDE L'HABANA ARE IN 19 DIFFERENT DISTRICTS: Alquízar, Artemisa, Batabanó, Bauta, Bejucal, Caimito, Guanajay, Güines, Güira de Melena, Jaruco, Madruga, Mariel, Melena del Sur, Nueva Paz, Quivicán, San Antonio de los Baños, Santa Cruz del Norte, San José de las Lajas, San Nicolás.
BEACHES: Mariel, in the direction of Pinar del Río (Banes, El Salado, La Herradura) e Santa Cruz del Norte, near Varadero (Arroyo Bermejo, Jibacoa, Rotilla). Are all on the northern coast (Atlantica)
On the Caribean coast on the south side Batabanó, Guanímar, Majana, Playa del Caimito e Rosario Victoria.
Other interesting places are San Antonio de los Baños.
North West of the island l'Habana faces on the Atlantic on the Est side with the Matanzas region, on the Wesr with Pinar del Río, and the South for the Caribean sea.
WHERE
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HOTELS OUTSIDE HABANA
Cocomar Villa 2 stelle Hoteles Cubanacán
Carretera Panamericana km 23,5 Caimito
Tel. 80-5089 • 80-5389 Fax 80-5089
45 cabañas
El Abra Villa 1 stella Cubamar
Plaja Jibacoa, Santa Cruz del Norte
Las Yagrumas Hotel 3 stelle Hoteles Cubanacán
Calle 40 y 210 San Antonio de los Baños
Tel. 33-5238 • 33-5239 Fax 33-5239
120 rooms - 1 suite
Loma Villas 2 stelle Cadena de Turismo Islazul
Plaja Jibacoa km 57, Zona 6, Santa Cruz del Norte
Tel. 8-3612
39 bungalows
Tropico Villa 4 stelle Grupo Hotelero Gran Caribe Venta Club
Vía Blanca km 60, Plaja Jibacoa
Tel. 33-8040 • 33-004 Fax 66-7585
154 rooms
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BILBOARDS
ALL AROUND THE ISLAND YOU CAN FIND THIS BILLBOARDS
TO HEAR GOOD LATIN MUSIC PLEASE GO HERE: http://xumbido.com
TO HAVE THE FEELING OF THE REAL CUBAN MUSIC WE RECOMMEND THIS VIDEOS
Cuban Music Video Compilation. Three music shorts made in Cuba. Features classic Cuban son & pilón and more. "El Cuarto Neptuno" documents a week of rehearsals by famous Cuban groups. "Legendary Musicians of Old Havana" features street and tavern musicians in Havana's old city. "Havana Ride" is a 10 minute jazz excursion though present day Havana. PLUS Works in progress featuring "Timba 2000" 1 hr 10 mn. PRICE $19.95 PLEASE NOTE ON SHIPPING USA SHIPPING IS $3.30 ALL SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF USA IS $9.00 GLOBAL PRIORIT. FILL IN YOUR FOREIGN (OUTSIDE USA) OR DOMESTIC (USA) SHIPPING FEE. TO BUY PLEASE GO THIS LINK:
MYSELF AND MY GOOD FRIEND FROM ITALY WE ARE SHOOTING A VERY DIFFERENT VIDEO ON THE REALITY OF CUBA FROM ART MUSIC AND SANTERIA WILL BE AVAIBILE SOON.
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