The Rough Guide to Cuba (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

The Rough Guide to Cuba (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

by Rough Guides
The Rough Guide to Cuba (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

The Rough Guide to Cuba (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

by Rough Guides

Paperback(9th ed.)

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Overview

This practical travel guide to Cuba features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Cuba guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Cuba easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Cuba has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.

The Rough Guide to CUBA covers: Havana; Artemisa and Pinar del Rio; Varadero, Matanzas and Mayabeque; Cienfuegos and Villa Clara; Trinidad and Sancti Spiritus; Ciego de Avila and Camaguey; Northern Oriente; Santiago de Cuba and Granma; Isla de la Juventud and Cayo Largo.

Inside this Cuba travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Cuba, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Varadero to family activities in child-friendly places, like Habana Vieja or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Trinidad Old Town.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Cuba entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Cuba, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Cuba travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for visiting tobacco plantations and cigar factories or diving into the country's vibrant music scene.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of Trinidad Old Town, Habana Vieja, Santiago, Artemisa's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Cuba, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Cuba guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Cuba features fascinating insights into Cuba, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Hotel Nacional and the spectacular Plaza Vieja.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Havana, Varadero and many more locations in Cuba, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

FREE EBOOK
Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Cuba allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781839058011
Publisher: Apa Publications
Publication date: 02/14/2023
Series: Rough Guides Series
Edition description: 9th ed.
Pages: 520
Sales rank: 492,313
Product dimensions: 5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about—having either traveled extensively or lived there—and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Where to go 8

When to go 12

Author picks 13

Things not to miss 14

Itineraries 24

Basics 26

Getting there 27

Getting around 28

Accommodation 35

Food and drink 37

Health 41

Money 43

The media 44

Festivals 45

Sports and outdoor activities 47

Culture and etiquette 50

Shopping 51

Travelling with children 53

Travel essentials 54

The Guide 62

1 Havana 63

2 Artemisa and Pinar del Río 147

3 Varadero, Matanzas and Mayabeque 181

4 Cienfuegos and Villa Clara 227

5 Trinidad and Sancti Spíritus 265

6 Ciego de Ávila and Camagüey 293

7 Northern Oriente 329

8 Santiago de Cuba and Granma 367

9 Islade la Juventud and Cayo Largo 409

Contexts 430

History 431

Cuban music and musicians 451

Cuban sport 458

Books and film 463

Spanish 467

Idiom and slang 474

Small Print and Index 475

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