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Cuba offers an unforgettable holiday experience with its historical texture, unique architecture, colorful streets and unique beaches. So, where should you stay, what flavors should you taste and what activities should you do when planning a Cuban holiday? In this guide, you can find all the information you need to plan your Cuba trip in the best way.
Where to Stay?
There are many different accommodation options in Cuba. You can choose according to what kind of experience you want to make your holiday:
Casa Particulares: These are Cuban homestays where you can stay with local Cuban families for an authentic experience.
Boutique Hotels: There are stylish and comfortable hotels in restored historical buildings in areas such as Havana, Trinidad and Varadero.
Resort Hotels: There are luxury hotels that offer all-inclusive service in tourist areas such as Varadero and Cayo Coco.
What to Eat?
Cuban cuisine offers unique flavors with African, Caribbean and Spanish influences. Here are some special dishes you should try:
Ropa Vieja: A traditional dish made with slow-cooked beef.
Vaca Frita: Roast beef flavored with lime and onion.
Tostones: Fried green plantain slices.
Arroz con Pollo: Rice with chicken is an indispensable dish of Cuban cuisine.
Mojito and Daiquiri: Cuba's famous rum-based cocktails.
What to Do?
Cuba is a country full of historical and natural beauties. Main activities that will add color to your holiday:
Discover Havana: You can take a city tour with old American cars and walk the streets of Old Havana (Habana Vieja).
Journey into History in Trinidad: In this city, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, you can see structures from the colonial period.
Relax on Varadero Beaches: You can have a pleasant time on the white sandy beaches and turquoise sea.
Nature Walks in Vinales Valley: You can live an unforgettable adventure among tobacco fields and limestone hills.
Experience the Nightlife: Dance salsa at Casa de la Musica or find art and entertainment together at Fabrica de Arte Cubano.
