{"id":9009,"date":"2017-07-24T13:43:38","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T12:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=9009"},"modified":"2020-06-17T14:44:35","modified_gmt":"2020-06-17T13:44:35","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-cuba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-cuba\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Cuba"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cuba is an enchanting island seemingly stuck in time, where vintage Chevys line streets of colourful-yet-crumbling colonial buildings, while <i>Habaneros<\/i> enjoy an al fresco game of dominos over an iced-rum.\u00a0At 780 miles long, Cuba is the largest Caribbean island with tropical climate all year around. Explore its mountainous landscapes, unspoiled valleys, tumbling waterfalls and lush coffee plantations.<\/p>\n<p>Havana the capital, is one of the historical highlights of Latin America.\u00a0The\u00a0city has seen little new construction since the 1959 revolution. Expect weathered Art Deco pastel-coloured \u00a0buildings, with Spanish facades and Neoclassical grandeur. The commanding 1920s El Capitolio parliament building and baroque Havana Cathedral are must-sees. Feel the history at Plaza de la Revoluci\u00f3n in the heart of the Verado district with gigantic Che Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos murals keeping watch over the square.<\/p>\n<p>Centuries-old tobacco factories are still in operation today, pay one a visit to see how those famous thick cigars are expertly hand rolled. After dark, Havana&#8217;s nightlife is second to none as the sounds of salsa permeate the streets via ubiquitous transistor radios. Enjoy a daiquiri at El Floridita, Hemingway&#8217;s watering hole of choice and witness cabaret at Nat King Cole&#8217;s fabled Tropicana club.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9010\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2017\/07\/cubancigar-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_cuban-man-rolling-cigar-gm109723032-14627571-1001nights.jpg\" alt=\"About Cuba\" width=\"1698\" height=\"1132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cubancigar-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_cuban-man-rolling-cigar-gm109723032-14627571-1001nights.jpg 1698w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cubancigar-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_cuban-man-rolling-cigar-gm109723032-14627571-1001nights-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cubancigar-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_cuban-man-rolling-cigar-gm109723032-14627571-1001nights-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cubancigar-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_cuban-man-rolling-cigar-gm109723032-14627571-1001nights-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cubancigar-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_cuban-man-rolling-cigar-gm109723032-14627571-1001nights-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cubancigar-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_cuban-man-rolling-cigar-gm109723032-14627571-1001nights-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1698px) 100vw, 1698px\" \/>Music is the lifeblood of Cuba and it comes in a melting pot of styles, from drum-beat driven rhythms to seductive sounds. Salsa, which is a fusion of Spanish guitar and Afro-Caribbean percussion,\u00a0can be heard at lively clubs across the city. Rumba, borne out of African music and dance traditions,\u00a0is frenetic and energising. You&#8217;ll hear it out on Havana&#8217;s streets and in its alleyways.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Cubat\u00f3n\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/37i9dQZF1DWWM5o62BfFWh?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Cuban art is worth seeking out \u2013 both on the streets and in galleries. The narrow streets of Old Havana and the Fiera de la Malec\u00f3n are bursting with colourful scenes and paintings. Exciting contemporary works from upcoming artists can be found at Miramar 601 gallery, while traditional works should be sought out at Museo de Bellas Artes.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of Havana, Cuba&#8217;s towns and villages are a melting pot of Afro-Cuban and Latin-American cultures. In the centre of the island, the historic city of Camag\u00fcey was one of the first villages founded by the Spaniards in 1582. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the charming city is a maze of pretty plazas and narrow alleyways.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2017\/07\/oldhavanadowntown-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_old-havana-downtown-street-havana-cuba-gm618947686-107836069-diegograndi.jpg\" alt=\"About Cuba\" width=\"1698\" height=\"1131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/oldhavanadowntown-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_old-havana-downtown-street-havana-cuba-gm618947686-107836069-diegograndi.jpg 1698w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/oldhavanadowntown-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_old-havana-downtown-street-havana-cuba-gm618947686-107836069-diegograndi-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/oldhavanadowntown-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_old-havana-downtown-street-havana-cuba-gm618947686-107836069-diegograndi-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/oldhavanadowntown-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_old-havana-downtown-street-havana-cuba-gm618947686-107836069-diegograndi-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/oldhavanadowntown-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_old-havana-downtown-street-havana-cuba-gm618947686-107836069-diegograndi-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/oldhavanadowntown-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_old-havana-downtown-street-havana-cuba-gm618947686-107836069-diegograndi-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1698px) 100vw, 1698px\" \/>Cubans love their food and Cuban cuisine is a delicious fusion of Spanish, Native American and Caribbean styles. With a focus on simple rice and meat based dishes that are big on flavour, seek out the legendary lechon asado (mojo marinated pork) and Cubano sandwich with ham cheese and pickle at street food stands around Havana.\u00a0Try churros, the epitome of sweet food treats and eaten in Spain, Mexico and across Latin America. This crunchy-deep fried snack is served with thick and indulgent dark chocolate sauce and can be eaten in the morning or for dessert.<\/p>\n<p>Cuba has two currencies\u00a0\u2013 the CUP which is the peso that Cubans use and the CUC which is linked to the USD and used by tourists. This dual money system is to create local and tourist prices for the same goods and services. If you&#8217;re travelling from the USA you can&#8217;t use American credit or debit cards, so be sure to bring all your spending money in cash to transfer on arrival.<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To discover the magic of Cuba for yourself, click <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/destinations\/north-and-central-america\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to discover a fantastic Trafalgar trip.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>Image Credits: Main image \u00a9 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/gb\/photo\/havana-streets-gm182470739-11992993\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iStock\/peeterv<\/a>. Cigar rolling \u00a9 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/gb\/photo\/cuban-man-rolling-cigar-gm109723032-14627571\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iStock\/1001nights<\/a>. Coloured streets \u00a9 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/gb\/photo\/old-havana-downtown-street-havana-cuba-gm618947686-107836069\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iStock\/diegograndi.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cuba is an enchanting island seemingly stuck in time, where vintage Chevys line streets of colourful-yet-crumbling colonial buildings, while Habaneros enjoy an al fresco game of dominos over an iced-rum.\u00a0At 780 miles long, Cuba is the largest Caribbean island with tropical climate all year around. 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