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Want to try an exotic, tropical fruit? GUANABANA
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 you should definitely try it. Could Guanabana be the Next Super [...]
Get to know your local Cuban Beach Vendor
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, and they are ready to make a deal. They will [...]
Cuban Beaches and Shipwreck Snorkeling!
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 venture just a bit further from land and check out [...]
Hungry Yet? Check out the fried food in Cuba!
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.
Authentic Cuban Restaurant Food
Cheap Restaurants in Cuba At most restaurant in Cuba you can get meals off the oferta menu for very cheap. These are authentic Cuban dishes ofered on special, usually in a table d'hote style. You can get a full meal as well as a dessert and a drink. This is what a standard Cuban oferta basically looks like. It's got a good serving of pork, with [...]
The Cuban who wants to touch the sky by Bike
Reach for the stars: A Cuban Rises to the Challenge Felix Guariola wants to join the Guinness Book of Record for driving the highest bike in the world. To do so, he has created a bike that stands 18 feet tall. Guariola is a Cuban who has a bicycle shop in Havana. A welder by profession he says that the idea of building [...]
