Those who travel for the first time to a country always have the doubt on how much tip they should give and to whom. Cuba is a very unique country in almost every aspect and tipping is one of them. Many of the restaurants and cafeterias add to the total to pay 10% of the […]

Pinares de Mayarí, in the province of Holguín, is a fantastic ecological place where the humid and refreshing microclimate grows an exuberant vegetation of tall pines, orchids and ferns. Located in La Mensura National Park, this incredible landscape has as main attraction El Gran Salto del Guayabo, one of the highest waterfalls in Cuba at […]

When you think you have seen everything in Cuba, you discover Cayo Saetía. This small island of 42 km is connected to the province of Holguín by a controlled bridge, since it is a hunting reserve. Cayo Saetía mixes plains and forests with swamps, where great variety of plants grows, including wild orchids. Horses, zebras, […]

Cabo de San Antonio is a paradise where nature, sun and beach combine. It is ideal for hiking, diving and bird watching. Located in the Guanahacabibes National Park, it demands from visitors a conservationist spirit in order to protect nature and the species that inhabit it. The greatest treasure is its marine fauna, with more […]

You can participate in festivals or cultural events while in Cuba. You are invited, just take a look to the list we prepared for you. JANUARY Festival de la Trova Longina, Santa Clara, 8 al 13 de enero de 2019 from January 7 to 13 Jazz Plaza, el 14 al 20 de enero en La […]

There are destinations in Cuba designed to provide relaxation and fun in equal parts. Cities that vibrate full of history, music and adventures, which in turn have nearby paradisiacal beaches. In Cuba, you have the opportunity to enjoy some exhausting city days, and end your vacation resting in front of the sea, with your favorite […]

A trip to Cuba is the perfect opportunity to experience addressing a classic car. When walking the streets of Cuba, vintage Cadillacs and Oldsmobiles cruising by with their signature rounded hoods and bugeye headlights are a common sight. Looking closely at these mid-century classics, you can see passionate owners driving with the utmost intimacy. Many […]

You don’t travel to Cuba just for its natural charm. The island’s real treasure is its people. The opportunity to share with its people is always one of the main attractions for those visiting the island. That’s why, before you arrive, you should at least know the names of a few famous Cubans, who have […]

If you have a limited budget for buying Cuban cigars, let us say $100 CUC, please check this useful information regarding the best way of spending that amount on 100% Cuban tobacco. Specialists from the Conde de Villanueva Hotel Cigar Lounge -a place designed especially for cigar lovers visiting Havana- consider that the best way […]

Cuban cuisine is a fusion of aboriginal customs with Spanish, African and Caribbean cuisine. In our case, inherited habits around food marked a pattern with high consumption of fats and sugars. The fried dishes are the favorite of the daily menu, and pork is usually chosen. Salads are characterized by optional consumption and are presented […]