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Cuba

Cuba - a paradise for tourists, beautiful white beaches and crystal blue waters, coral reefs and shoals to fish, a variety of exotic flora and fauna - all this you will find in Cuba. The greatest success ecological tours: hiking, fishing and diving. Nature of Cuba is amazing in its beauty. The plains and mountains, rivers and waterfalls, lush tropical foliage with bright beautiful flowers placers are staggering. Attracts tourists and cultural life of the island. There are numerous music festivals, the Festival Ballet ...
Drinking water

It is recommended to use bottled water.
Electricity

Voltage is 110/120 V, 60 Hz. An adapter is needed for flat rosettes.
Things to Do

Despite numerous political upheavals, which is so rich in history of this country, Cuba remains one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Hundreds of thousands of tourists annually from around the world come to Cuba, attracted by its warm climate, beautiful sea, the rich history of the island and the famous Cuban cigars and rum.

Havana is located in the north-west of the island and dates back to 1515 is very picturesque city - the magnificent mansions of the period of Spanish rule side by side with buildings in the style of "developing socialism", ultramodern skyscrapers - with dilapidated houses margins, and grandiose hotels in the coastal area of the city - with numerous churches.

The historic core of the city - Old Havana, is located around the port and Havana Bay. A narrow strait into the harbor on two sides guard the ancient fortress of Castillo del Morro (1589-1630 gg.), Castillo de la Punta (Castillo de San Salvador de la Punta) and lighthouse (1845 g .), and the west coast - the forts of La Cabaña (San Carlos de la Cabaña) and La Real-Fuersa (1555-77 gg., the oldest fortification in the Americas), which now houses the Museum of Ancient Arms . From Havana seafront Malecon (a favorite walking place of citizens and the arena of the traditional February Carnival), extending almost under the walls of the forts, begins the main street of Havana - the Paseo del Prado and just Prado. Boulevard is one of the major monuments of old Havana - paved with marble slabs and planted trees, built mansions in staroispanskom colorful style, today it is one of the most popular holiday destinations. Prado is a building of the National Capitol, built in the image of Washington, are here placed the Cuban Academy of Sciences, the National Library of Science and Technology and the National History Museum. Nearby are the former Presidential Palace (now - the Museum of the Revolution), the Governor's Palace (now - the Museum of the City of Havana) and the memorial "Granma" in honor of the legendary yacht on which Cuban revolutionaries led by Castro landed on the island in 1956

To the west of the bay lies the small chapel of El Template Customize (1828) in place of the city, as well as beautiful architectural complex of Plaza de Armas (Arms Square) with a majestic building of the Palacio de los Kapitanes-Henerales, Plaza de la Catedral (Cathedral Square) to the Cathedral of St. Christopher (1748-77 gg.) Plaza Vieja (Old Square) and Trocadero street from the Palace of Fine Arts - one of the best art museums in the Western Hemisphere.

In Havana, many museums, among which stand out against illiteracy Museum, National Museum, the Colonial and Anthropological museums and museum-house of Ernest Hemingway in the estate "Vihiya" Historical Museum Guanabokoa and a sort of "museum wall" bar "Bodeguita del Medio" that holds a lot of autographs of famous people of the twentieth century. Be sure to visit the Monastery of Santa Clara (1644), the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (1656), Town Hall (1792), the largest park in Havana named after Lenin, the Botanical Gardens with a unique Japanese garden, and the largest in America Zoo. Also of interest is one of the most magnificent monuments of the capital - 18-foot sculpture, "The Havana Christ" next to the fortress of La Cabaña, a cabaret "Tropicana", Museum of African Art in the open - Ammel lane near Cayo Ueso, Garcia Lorca Theatre and Exhibition Center "Ekspokuba" and Theatre. Amadeo Roldan.

The new part of Havana - on the waterfront in Vedado, Malecon promenade along the streets of La Rampa, there are numerous villas, hotels to suit all tastes and with excellent service and a well equipped beaches. In the hills above the University of Havana Vedado located (1728), Revolution Square to Memorial Jose Marti (1996) and an observation deck 138 meters in height, the Palace of the Revolution, administrative buildings and the National Library, and on the bay - one of the largest in the world of aquariums. Along the bay near Cubanacán runs a whole series of beautiful beaches and yacht clubs, as well as a large amusement park and the river Almendares - Area luxury villas and luxury hotels in Miramar.

Near Havana, on the coast, the set of modern tourist facilities - a pioneer city of the five camps, "Jose Marti" in Tarara (11 km. Beaches), the tourist center with an experimental station Soroa breeding orchids (the second largest in the world), the beach area of Santa Maria (30 km. from Havana) and Hibakoa, Arroyo Bermejo, El Salado, Eskaleras de Haruko, San Antonio de los Baños, Santa Cruz del Norte, and others, where no only provided all the conditions for a relaxing beach holiday, but can be more acquainted with the everyday life of Cubans.

Be sure to visit the largest in Latin America area of karst caves in Pinar del Rio - Matanzas. Matanzas itself is an independent tourist area, because the abundance of attractions in its territory, it can compete with any region of Cuba (and other). In addition, it offers excellent access to both the beautiful beaches of Isla de la Juventud, Varadero and the archipelago Sabana, and to the wild, virtually untouched by civilization, the southern shores of the Gulf of Batabano. On the coast between Batabano Bay and National Park lies Broa Zapata Peninsula - a paradise for eco-tourism.

Matanzas, the provincial capital, attracts attention for its peace and quiet, as well as its five original bridges across the river Yumuri and San Juan, through which it is often called the "Venice of Cuba." There also are such interesting objects as the highest bridge in the country - Bakunayagua (110 meters), the theater, "South", a concert hall, "White", the chapel of Montserrat, the Palace Museum Junco, the castle of San Severino (1734) building the fire station, Pharmaceutical Museum "Triolet", Government House (1853) and many interesting historic buildings. A few miles from Matanzas stretches an entire cave country, where he learned while only about 30 rooms, which are more than 40 thousand years. Most are available to visit the cave Belyamar and Saturn.
Transport

A bicycle. Many of the city moved on bicycles. You can take a bicycle in Hotel Capri and Riviera ($ 1 per hour) or a local resident for $ 1 per day. Leave a bicycle in the street can not. It is best to do it on velostoyanke 1-2 pesos. With all the problems with the bike (flat tire, a puncture, maladjusted seat, etc.) please contact the small workshops Pocheria.

Car Rental. A foreigner staying in Cuba to do without a car is very difficult. In Cuba, there are several companies offering car rental. In general, rent a car rather expensive ($ 60). With gasoline no problems, although fueling much rarer than we are accustomed to. Outside of Havana, you can easily find gasoline at $ 0.5 per liter, but here we must be careful not to have filled donkey urine. In addition, before taking the car to inspect it carefully for any defects that need to be noted in the contract. If the itinerary includes visits to the road with poor coverage (trips along the coast, leaving the beach), you should only take a jeep.

Rooms for vehicles in Cuba have different colors, talking about the accessories a / b: yellow - a private, black - diplomatic, brown - rent-a-car. There are also red, blue ... Police in Havana a lot, but a car with a black and brown (tourist) numbers, it does not move. Unless explicitly break the rules in the presence of a policeman, he had to turn away or drop her eyes - "did not see anything, so do not whistle." In addition, the amplitude of those numbers are certain benefits, such as passage through the hole to repair the tunnels that connect the parts of Havana, parking in the wrong places, etc.
Time

Behind the Moscow time in the winter - at 8:00 in the summer - at 9:00.
Climate

Subtropical, tempered with warm sea currents which wash its shores. Maximum temperature - 35 C - it happens in August, while in January it may fall to 19 C. The water temperature varies from 24 C in winter to 28 C in summer. The avvisa

For Russians and citizens of Belarus and Yugoslavia, who come to Cuba for tourism, for a period of at least 30 days in the presence of the tourist voucher visa is not required. Passport must be valid at least 6 months from the date of departure. When departing airport must pay a fee of $ 20.
Customs

Prohibited the import of products of vegetable or animal origin. Allowed to bring pets with adequate sanitary documents.erage temperature - 25 ° C, relative humidity - 81%.
Kitchen

Cuban culinary traditions are a motley mix of Spanish, African and Creole cuisines. Widely used pork, poultry, seafood variety, black beans and all sorts of condiments. One of the best national dishes - "Creole ahiako" - hearty spicy dish with pork and lots of vegetables. Try this: shredded pork dish from the "tasaho" stewed chicken with rice "arrosion con polo", fried and baked bananas "Platanos" chopped beef with rice "pikadilo", a dish of rice and black beans "Moros and Cristianos", boiled crawfish with lemon, meat turtles "tartuga" flesh crocodile chips from banana and other fruits and exotic turtle eggs. Of fruits, interesting fried pineapples and bananas in the sauce, a variety of salads, fruit svezheraz chopped coconut and other popular Cuban rums, "Havana Club", "Aneyho", "Pinar del Guayabita" as well as cocktails on the basis - "Mojito" and "Daiquiri." The country has a good beer is brewed and "Crystal", as well as a variety of liqueurs and even a kind of moonshine made from sugar cane and other beverages. Cuban coffee - very strong and sweet, drink it in large quantities and at any time.