Cuba Customs

Cuba customs Passing Cuban customs Your first introduction to Cuba is the long waiting line at customs.  A whole battery of austere looking custom officials checks every passenger thoroughly.  Until he or she is satisfied the gray door to Cuba remains locked.  You have to take your glasses off, put them back on and take […]

Travel Cuba

Find out how to travel Cuba If you are exploring how to discover Cuba, you’ve come to the right place. It is an excellent question to ask. This site (and the book that goes with it) will enhance the quality while reducing your budget of your trip to Cuba. We have a different perspective on […]

Casa Particular Cuba

Casa Particular in Cuba A casa particular is the official Bed and Breakfast in Cuba. They are often referred to as ‘sleeping in the houses of real Cubans’. This is a euphemism. Most owners of the Casas are social upper-class, party members and relatively rich. The real Cuban cleans and cooks at your Casa Particular […]

Black market

Por la esquerda… (Black market) The Cuban economy operates on a significant scale of informality, comprising approximately 90% of its overall economy. While official channels offer limited goods, the black market serves as a crucial source for acquiring a wide range of products. This dynamic often leads to a misconception among tourists when considering the […]

Trinidad

Must see Trinidad Last update May 2018 Although it’s one of the most touristic towns in Cuba, Trinidad is a must see! Every day the tour buses arrive to spit out the tourist from the all-inclusive resorts. Trinidad after 5 They walk around all day and are off again to their hotels around 5. That’s […]