Cuba Travel Tips

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Elizaoprisor
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Aug 20, 2008
Sol Rio de Luna y Mares Hotel 5 stars
Hotel Review: Sol Rio de Luna y Mares

I really enjoyed my trip to Guardalavaca. The resort where we stayed was beautiful and had a lot of facilities. The food was delicious and there were parties every night, where you could meet some... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 9, 2008
Jagua Hotel 5 stars
Hotel Review: Jagua

We stayed at the Jagua Hotel because it was the only one whose contact details we were able to find. It cost us more than we had planned to spend on a hotel night, but the service was very good.... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 9, 2008
Crowded street in Cienfuegos 4 stars
Travel Tip: Cienfuegos

My whole impression of Cienfuegos was that it wasn’t very frequented by tourists. That was after visiting the Palacio Ferrer and Palacio del Valle and also the Marti Park. But there are other... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 9, 2008
Cienfuegos Cathedral 5 stars
Travel Tip: Cienfuegos Cathedral

The cathedral in Cienfuegos is a real city highlight. I liked it a lot and many tourists seemed to like it too. The cathedral lies in the Marti Park and it only opens in the morning and the... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 9, 2008
Marti Park 4 stars
Travel Tip: Marti Park

The Marti park is actually a plaza, the centre of Cienfuegos. The plaza is pretty large and very, very sunny. There are some palm trees there, but definitely not enough as to find a shady spot and... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 9, 2008
Palacio Ferrer 4 stars
Travel Tip: Palacio Ferrer

The central plaza of Cienfuegos is called Plaza Marti. It’s a nice place for a walk and also for visiting the Palacio Ferrer. This palace is not very old, but it certainly is in a very poor... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 9, 2008
Santa Lucia 5 stars
Travel Tip: Playa Santa Lucía

Santa Lucia is a small town in Guardalavaca, Cuba. This town is really worth visiting. It’s a great mixture of tourism and rural life in Cuba. I was really overwhelmed by the heat over there and... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 9, 2008
El Ancla Restaurant 5 stars
Restaurant Review: El Ancla

We wanted to get out of the hotel one night and eat out. The hotel staff recommended the Ancla restaurant. We were kind of surprised when we saw the elevated prices, but it was our last night in... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 9, 2008
Acuario Cayo Naranjo 5 stars
Travel Tip: Acuario Cayo Naranjo

Another great place to visit while in Guardalavaca is the Acuario Cayo Largo. The place is a sort of water park with very many activities. Many people go there for the famous swim with the... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 9, 2008
Palacio de Valle 4 stars
Travel Tip: Palacio de Valle

A lovely place to visit in Cienfuegos is the Palacio de Valle. You can find it in the area that’s called Punta Gorda. The palace is pretty new, dating from the 20th century. It was built for a... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 8, 2008
Sierra del Rosario Biosphere reserve 4 stars
Travel Tip: Sierra del Rosario

A really beautiful place to visit in Cuba is the Sierra del Rosario Biosphere reserve. I was really anious about visiting it, but I couldn't really enjoy it properly. It was a very hot day and... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 8, 2008
Isla de la Juventud 5 stars
Travel Tip: Isla de la Juventud

I really loved my trip to Isla de la Juventud. It takes pretty long to get there, but it's worth it. The island is pretty big and offers a lot of activities for tourists. There are many sports that... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 8, 2008
Varadero 4 stars
Travel Tip: Varadero

Varadero is one of the most touristic places I've seen in Cuba. The whole town seems to function especially for tourists. It's great, but if you're going to Cuba in order to get a good insight on... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 8, 2008
Trinidad 4 stars
Travel Tip: Trinidad

I loved my trip to Trinidad. It was one of the loveliest days I spent in Cuba. We spent most of the day at the beach, so we chose to spend a few hours of the afternoon in the city. We went to a... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 8, 2008
Ancon Peninsula 5 stars
Travel Tip: Ancon Peninsula

A great place to go to when visiting the lovely city of Trinidad is the Ancon Peninsula. It's very close to the city, maybe about 10 minutes driving. May people go there by boke, but we took a cab.... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 8, 2008
Santa Clara 5 stars
Travel Tip: Santa Clara

If you're a fan or you're interested in the famous story of Che Guevara, you must definitely not miss a trip to Santa Clara. This whole town seems to be dedicated to Che Guevara. There is a Che... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 8, 2008
Pinar del Rio 5 stars
Travel Tip: Pinar del Río

Pinar del Rio is a beautiful region of Cuba. The city of Pinar del Rio is famous for the tobacco industry and the area is also famous for the large deposits of limestone, curiously shaped and... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 8, 2008
Baracoa 4 stars
Travel Tip: Baracoa

Baracoa is a lovely town in Eastern Cuba. It used to be Cuba's capital a long time ago. The town is not very big and I think 2 days and 1 night are enough to visit it. What I most liked in Baracoa... [more]
Elizaoprisor
Discoverer
Aug 8, 2008