Cuban school children enjoy a week of rest every April. This year, the rest period took place from April 14th to April 19th. It's almost over... For many, it was a week of staying with a family member, for others to play, hiking, watching television or just relaxing. But for all, the most important thing [...]
The Real Cuba Sandwich The Cuban sandwich (sometimes called "midnight", or "Cuban Pressed Sandwich") are one of the most popular products on the menus of cafés and restaurants in Cuba, since the mid-1800s. The sandwich was designed to be a full meal in itself. Ingredients in An Authentic Cuban Sandwich Traditionally, the only ingredients that [...]
Coffee in Cuba Although coffee is not native to Cuba , has become indispensable among Cubans, and grown into an important part of their culture. For the vast majority of adults in this country , drinking a steaming cup of coffee, is one of the first actions of the day. Coffee arrived in this island when [...]
Havana mornings are peaceful. Even in the city, things move slow and there is a calm in the air. Here is a just a quick photo showing a calm morning. A taxi particular is making its way up San Lazaro street, in the Vedado neighborhood. You can see the University of Havana in the distance. [...]
Churro Craze Hits Havana Over the last few years, Cubans have been clamoring to import churro making equipment in order to open up their own street food stand selling the delicious snacks. Visit Havana and walk through its streets; you won't be able to travel 50 meters without seeing a churro stand. Cuban Churro Recipe [...]
Cuban Foreign Investment The administrators of the Mariel Special Development Zone (ZEDM) are working closely with foreign investors on 15 project applications, the ZEDM chief executive said during a fair in Havana, according to official media. Ana Teresa Igarza didn’t specify the investors, but she said they hailed from Spain, Russia, Italy, China and Brazil, [...]
Try Exotic Fruits in Havana In English, this fruit is often called soursop; but doesn't guanábana have a much nicer sound to it? It's really popular in Cuba and if you go at the right time of the year, you should be able to get it all over the island. It's a common fruit drink, and [...]
Beach vendors in Cuba If you've been to a Cuban beach, then this is a familiar sight. If you have never been, then you will quickly get to know these fellows on your next visit to the island. They're not your average beach vendors. These guys usually speak at least 3 or 4 different languages, [...]
A top 10 Cuban Beach destination North of Ciego de Avila, the beaches are absolutely stunning. Especially in Cayo Coco. They are frequently mentioned as being among the top 10 most beautiful in the world. Cuban Shipwreck Snorkeling Excursion And you don't only have to go for the beach. On some excursions you can [...]
Ah, delicious fried yuca, potato and plantains. They love to fry in Cuba. And the food is always so tasty. Dust add a dash of salt, and you're ready to go.
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