Cuba
Stroll through Old Havana to the Catedral de la Habana then on to the Museo de la Revolucion to find out more about the history of the revolution. Visit the old colonial and historical town of Baracoa and the town of Trinidad, which has some wonderful churches and museums and is close to some of the finest beaches in the country. View the amazing flora and fauna of the Zapata peninsula and drive around the beautiful purple peaks of the Escambray Mountains.
Check out the local theatre in the nearest town, they often have puppet shows or other children's entertainment. Of course the beaches are wonderful and if you're staying in one of the larger hotels or resorts you'll find plenty of organised activities and watersports for the kids to enjoy.
Hiking the three day trek from coast to coast over the Sierra Maestra, yachting or sailing around Cuba is a pleasure will give you a different perspective of the scenery. If diving is your passion there are over 30 scuba diving centres to choose from.
As a snack try some fruitura de maiz - corn fritters from a street stall, ajiaco is a typical meat stew made with garlic and vegetables. Served with caramel cream or natilla - vanilla pudding the ice cream is very popular with both tourists and locals try the coconut or mango flavour. Cuba libre, planters punch, pina colada are just a few of the delicious cocktails you can try, made with locally made rum you'll find them the perfect way to start your evening.
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Where to dance the night away
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Cuban's love to party and it won't take you long to find a happening nightclub, disco or bar particularly in Havana, Santiago de Cuba or Varadero. Most discos will also have a cabaret as part of the entertainment, which can be great fun to watch. Cuban music is wonderful to listen to and even better to dance to.
For two weeks during February, the Jornados de la Cultura Camaguetana in Havana has lots of cultural events to see. A wonderful selection
of music from across the Caribbean can be heard at the Festival de Musica Caribe in Varadero in November.
A cedar box of hand rolled cigars makes an impressive gift to the cigar smoker in your life, and the coffee will certainly please the filter connoisseur. If you want to make your favourite cocktail at home then a bottle of real Cuban Rum will ensure you recapture the right taste.
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Language: Spanish
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Currency: Cuban Peso or American Dollar
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Visas: Tourist Card required.
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Time: GMT -5
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Climate: Sub tropical with an average temperature range of
22-28°C. The rainy season is from May to October.
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UK Tourist Office: Currently no Tourist Office in the UK.
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Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Polio and Typhoid recommended
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Cuba - The Revolutionary Tour video
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