shopping

Huge, Cheap Flea Market in Central Havana Now this is where average Cuban shops. They don't go to expensive state stores to buy goods, they do their basic shopping at flea markets. Check out this inexpensive flea market where you [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Only local Cubans can shop at Bodegas. They  use a little booklet called a Libreta to receive their monthly ration of goods. Start learning about the REAL Cuba. Discover hidden places and fun things to do which none of the [...]

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 [...]