Tills Reiseblog Beiträge

Heute komme ich das erste Mal dazu, etwas ueber meine grossartige Cubareise zu schreiben. Ich habe bereits tausende Bilder gemacht, viele Seiten geschrieben mit Eindruecken, Begegnungen, Kuriositaeten und vielem mehr, aber ich komme einfach nicht hinterher. Es passiert hier so viel, dass ich kaum Zeit fuer das teure cubanische Internet habe. Deshalb mache ich jetzt einen Anfang, wahrscheinlich stelle ich einige Bilder und weitere Texte erst ein, wenn ich wieder zurueck in Berlin bin und eine schnelle Leitung habe. In Cuba ist es wie in Deutschland vor 15 Jahren, nur langsamer. Vor einigen Tagen in Trinidad hatte ich ein Erlebnis,…

In order to renew your tourist visa, you only can do that at German Embassy in La Habana, located at Apartado St. 6610. You can get in touch with the embassy by telephone: (+53 7) 8333188 or going directly to the embassy. The attention hour is Mondays to Fridays from 9 am to 12 pm. They attend for emergencies the 24 hs (only German citizens)

So, the trip is finishing! We have to maximize the last few days in Cuba. If you liked Alina (the salsa teacher), go back with her and get out in the night to dance more salsa, you will never get tired of salsa! We don’t have a lot of money? Let’s go eat something at “Los Nardos”: Rations plentiful at a reasonable price, if you are dining you can just share the main dish (with two or three persons) One of the top 5 of Habana! Located at Paseo del Prado St. 563. Salsa is great..but it also exist the…

Where to stay: We don’t have a lot of options in Baracoa cause it’s a little place. But the best options if Rosa’s house and her comfy beds! I don’t have the exact direction, so I add a map! Here goes: Inside the red square you will find Rosa’s house, ask the natives! The cost is between 20 and 25 CUC Baracoa is an unknown place, even to Cubans. There aren’t a lot of “cultural” options. If you go to Baracoa is to enjoy the nature and the sea products. -Yunque de Baracoa: El Yunque (The anvil) is comprised of…

In Santiago, we can spend the night at “Martín y Gisel” Hostal. Located at Diego Palacios St. (also called Santa Rita) 177. The service includes breakfast and it cost 20 USD per night. If you want to get in touch with Martin or Gisel, the number is (53) (22) 620522. Another place to stay is the house of “Nivia”, a charming place to get in touch with the Santiago culture. The attention is excellent and the price goes between 15 and 25 CUC. Located at General Portuondo St. 510. The telephone is (53) (22) 622893. Things to do at Santiago…

The basal stone of the revolution, the place were the revolutionaries hide for months! Sierra Maestra. One of the best place to stay is the house of Ana Marti (same surname than José!). Located at Céspedes St. 4 between Canducha and Maceo St. Really close from Plaza de la Revolución or Parque Céspedes. The cost is between 20 and 25 cuc per night. You can get in touch with Ana by telephone (053)(23)45-5323. Things to do in Sierra Maestra Sierra Maestra is characterized for his natural beauty. You can visit a lot of Natural Parks as: Pico Turquino Park Desembarco…

Here you can stay at the “Casa particular” of Reyes y Carolina. The treatment is very friendly and rooms are very clean. Located at Damas St. 221. The cost is €15 (20 CUP) Nice breakfast, but the best is the Carolina’s dinner! Places to visit in Camaguey -Playa Coco: Take a scooter to coco beach which is about a 10 minute ride on the Motor Scooter’s to your destination. The beach is empty!! You have to go through a bit of grass to get through but it’s a great place to see! The water is crystal blue! You want a…

If you said Santa Clara you will hear: “Go to Eva and Ernesto Place”. Comfortable, clean and organized. A place to fell like home and come back. If you want a delicious and strong breakfast don’t lose the Eva’s cook! Located at Cuba St. 227, between Sindico St. y Pastora St. The cost is 20 CUC. Interestings things to do in Santa Clara You hear about “El Che Guevara”, don’t you? In Santa Clara we could find out a lot about this Argentinean men that help in the revolution process. -Mausoleo del Che (Che Mausoleum): Built in the 80’s, remember…