I had the opportunity to visit the Big Island of the Caribbean: Cuba!, An extraordinary place frozen in time and is in many respects a «isolated» in the world.

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Havana Jose Marti airport and get you when you leave him you know you’re in a world completely different billboards or signs on the roads we announce sodas or products, advertising related to the revolution and the streets are living museums collector car. To get around the city you can take a bus of tourists to go all over Havana. You can also take a taxi, of these there are several waiting outside.

A tour of Havana:

The bus stops in the most emblematic hotels in Havana. You can not visit and not visit Havana’s Revolution Square, where Fidel gave his famous speeches to people coming from all sides. Another must stop is El Floridita and the winery of the way, places that made them famous Ernest Henmigway also take you through the old part of Havana and restored … no show without most beautiful buildings (at the time) that are falling due to lack of money to restore them.

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Sights not to be missed:

Do not miss the walk along the Calle del Prado, there’s nearly an entire block full of booksellers. There are libraries, it is people who sell books. You can not leave Havana without buying one … books written by Fidel Castro, Che, García Márquez, Daniel Echeverría and any number of writers I’m not very commercial and / or known in the rest of the continent.

The Hotel Dos Mundos, at a cheap price can come and see the room where he lived Henmigway. The Museum of the Revolution is a must! It teaches you a lot of Cuban history … take your time! Walk slowly, read as much as possible. It’s all a piece of history!

Marti’s birthplace, a small house near the train station … also must stop! The museum of rum … the end of the tour is tasting! The Castillo del Morro … you have to see! The Capitol, take your time to visit. It’s beautiful, has a vast library and out in the crowd can sit, relax and take pictures (I recommend you ready your camera for great pictures).

The Coppelia Ice Cream, as tourist books, has thousands of flavors to offer. That was long ago… now only a few. Note that this is an ice cream for tourists and the other side is for the locals, which only give you a taste … but then you’ll feel like a local.

Cuban Hospitality:

The best thing about Cuba is its people, very friendly, nice! Of course there is everything, be careful who you ask for money or things in the street, you see tourist paints and begin to tell you that if you have clothes, cosmetics, hygiene products to give you. In Cuba, everything is difficult but many are a rogue trying to take advantage.

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More tips:

– You can only connect to the Internet at some hotels, and is very expensive. As in many other places, it is advisable not to drink tap water and buy bottled water.

– While in Havana you can buy a tour to Varadero, where there are beautiful beaches.

– Whenever there are restaurants nearby where you can eat … Never leave your belongings on the beach! Pinar del Río is another beautiful place to visit, also during the trip can appreciate the beautiful scenery.

And please … do not leave without trying the famous Cuba Cuban Mojito … love you! Sit down, talk to people, share. If you want to know about Cuba do not let them tell you … we’re going to Cuba!