Shopping

Large Markets in Vedado and Havana, Cuba This is a mid sized market, located in Vedado, at the corner of 27 and A. In Cuba these are called agromercados, or agropecuarios. They are locations where local farmers of vendors hired [...]

Outdoor Markets in Vedado, Havana, Cuba This is one of the thousands of small markets in Havana. Most, like this one, are located at busy street corners. This one is located in a residential area, at the corner of 27 [...]

Online Shopping in Cuba Online shopping in Cuba? You better believe it. You can actually find more modern conveniences in Cuba. Some people would like you to believe that Cuba is a failed state and lacks modernization. Worse yet they [...]

Shopping in Vedado, at the Habana Libre Hotel These are the shops on the ground floor of the Habana Libre Hotel. These shops are not cheap, but they have a good selection of goods. There are always a lot of [...]

Clothes sellers in Cuba These are clothing vendors on Reina street in Central Havana. There used to be a bustling clothing import business in Cuba, but that was outlawed in late 2013. Now, these vendors make and sell their own [...]

The history of the Revolution These are some Cuban propaganda books being sold in Central Havana. They are interesting to look at. And really, it's not fair to simply call them propaganda. They tell a story of the revolution... That [...]

One of the biggest shopping centers in Havana. This is the Ultra Almacenes department store in Central Havana. It's large and modern. It's a great place to go just to see how regular locals shop in Cuba. Well, the goods [...]

La Puntilla is one of the largest shopping centers in Havana. It's located in the western suburb of Miramar, but it is within very close walking distance to Vedado. It's facing the ocean. After you're done shopping, relax on the [...]

San Rafael Street, in Havana, is a fantastic place for shopping and seeing everyday life in Cuba. The prices here are much cheaper than on Obispo Street, but are still considered high, by Cuban standards. Start learning about the REAL [...]

Located at the corner of Neptuno and Galiano (Ave. de Italia) in Central Havana. This is a massive, 2 storey hardware store. Start learning about the REAL Cuba. Discover hidden places and fun things to do which none of the [...]