Food in Cuba

Cuban Currency and Travel Tips

In Cuba, cash is king and credit/debit cards simply won't work. There are two currencies: Cuban Peso Nacional (CUP) for locals and Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) for foreigners. CUP...

Safety in Cuba

All you really need to consider is the occasional thief, serious crimes are almost non-existent. Violent attacks such as shootings or mass murders do not exist in Cuba and muggings and...

Transportation from Havana Airport (HAV) to Downtown Havana

Taxis are always available from the taxi ranks in front of all the terminal buildings. A taxi ride from the airport to downtown Havana takes approximately 20-30 minutes and the cost is...

Discover a Havana tradition that tells us the time

Every night, exactly at 9:00 p.m. local time, the thunderous shot of a cannon is heard in Havana, Capital of Cuba. Residents know that the 9:00 Cannon sounded and visitors wonder why. This...

The Malecón is the largest recreational space in Havana

The Malecon is perhaps the most universal symbol of Havana, a wonderful city with a history of five centuries. With an extension of 8 km, two historical constructions delimit it, to the west the...

Top 3 cocktails you must try in Havana

Cuba's cocktails are well known around the world, the Hemingway's places: "La Bodeguita del Medio" for the mojito and "El Floridita" for the daiquiri, are crowded everyday and their fame make them a...