a BEAUTIFUL RUIN
havana and varadero
Hemingway. Cuba. Cigars. Rum. Food. Castro. Beaches.
May 2015, I ventured to Cuba, specifically Havana and Varadero. It was on my Top 10 list, and I was so excited with President Obama making it even easier to make a trip to a little island just 90 miles south of Florida. It is one of the few places that ended up being even more magical than I could imagine. For many years, the communist country wasn't even a possibility due to budget restraints. I thought I was going to have to go with an organized tour group and pay $4000+ just for myself to go for a week. With Obama's relaxing of the travel restrictions, I was able to plan and enjoy an eight day Cuban adventure for less than $2500 for two of us. Below you'll find links that explore highlights of my Cuban trip, including travel logistics with info on visas, health insurance, etc. PARTS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Mojito prep at Dos Hermanos, Oldest bar in Havana.
HAVANA CITY GUIDE
Dona Eutimia
304 O'Reilly
BARS
304 O’Reilly.
Taberna La Muralla.
Dos Hermanos.
La Bodequita del Medio.
El Floridita.
Ambos Mundo Hotel rooftop.
El Bodegon (House of Beer)
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
La Bodequita Del Medio
HABANA VIEJA
Plaza de la Catedral.
Habana Vieja
Plaza de Armas.
Plaza Vieja.
Plaza de San Francisco.
Parque Central.
Parque Humboldt.
Museo del Ron.
Museo Nacional Bellas Artes.
Memorial Granma.
Capital Building.
Clandestina.
Prado.
Obispo Street.
HAVANA BEYOND THE CENTER
La Triada.
El Morro.
Christopher Columbus Cemetary.
La Corona Cigar Factory.
Montecristo Habana
Varadero Sunset
VARADERO CITY GUIDE
Rosa’s B&B and breakfast
Varadero beach
Nonna Tina
La Vicaria
Here’s my Cuba trip itinerary…