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Trinidad

So, we are in Trinidad now; the question is the same, What are we going to do? We have to search a place to stay! Trinidad is a bite expensive that the other cities, getting a cheap a nice place to sleep is quite important. I highly recommend the house of Mercedes Albalat, located at Jose Marti St. 330, between Bolivar y Zerquera St. Mercedes house is one of the coziest places to stay. It’s a colonial house, and the prize is okay: 17 CUC You aren’t sure about Mercedes? You can try with Jorge Mendez and Neisy Avila; her…

Cienfuegos

So, we are in Cienfuegos now, Camilo Cienfuegos (revolutionary hero that disappeared in a mysterious plane accident) gives the name to the city. What are we going to do know? First of all get a place to sleep! The modality is the same that in La Habana, but in Cienfuegos we have less controls, so getting a place to sleep should be easier. Anyway, official “Casas Particulares” continue being an option, at http://www.casecuba.com We will found the cheaper and best options to reserve! You don’t like the official option? Ask the people of Cuba, don’t be rude, kindly ask in…

La Habana

Places to stay: The “Casa Particular” is a figure of a cheap accommodation in Cuba that was authorized by the Cuban Government for the same residents of Cuba, after fulfilling certain conditions, coul provide their own homes as lodgings for tourists. The price is much cheaper than a hotel (130 CUC) and you will have the opportunity to actually live with a Cuban family! Casa Rosa (Official Casa Particular) House located on ground floor. It has double rooms with independent entry, air conditioning, fan, fridge, TV and private bathrooms each with shower and hot water. Each room has telephone area,…

Some practical advices before getting started

*Cuba has as its official currency the “peso cubano convertible” the change is 1 CUP (peso cubano convertible) 1, 33 euro. *The best way to pay things in Cuba is the euro or the CUP, because they apply a special charge (10%) to the dollar. *Cuban people is really nice with the tourists, they have a friendly way to be. But always remember, they want to be treated with respect (not with coldness) * It’s prohibited to import, export and consumption of drugs and narcotics, explosives, objects, photos, literature and other pornographic articles, * It is prohibited to import, export…