Hello blogger-addicts, welcome once again to this series "Cuba: Its destinations and goodies".   Today we present the capital of all Cubans: Havana. It is a traveller's dream because it is the perfect combination of history, culture, tradition and an atmosphere full of nuances.   The …

  PINAR DEL RIO: THE WESTERNMOST AND ITS GOODIES  SUGGESTED DAYS TO VISIT: 2 to 3 days   Hello blogger-addicts, welcome once again to AskACuban. As anticipated, we are starting this series "Cuba: Its destinations and goodies". Join us on this journey in which you will discover …

I was sitting yesterday at noon thinking the best way to cheer up my afternoon and suddenly a colleague of mine offered me visiting Finca Vigía, former residence in Havana of the worldwide famous writer Ernest Hemingway. The day absolutely changed, 25 minutes away from downtown and sightseeing San …

Did you know that on November 16 of this year Havana turns 500 years old? Half a millennium of history that obviously we cannot tell you in an entry in our blog but, how about we give you an express summary so you don´t miss the most important details of the history of the city? Well, it …

There are many people in love with Havana around the world; the reason is clear, we´re talking about a lovely city full of history and mysteries. A part of Havana was named Old Havana ending the 19th century, its streets are cobbled and through the year, even the shortest alleys got a name. So …

Today we want to lead you through the world of smells and give you a ride to Fragancias 1791 or as we Cuban know it “The House of Perfumes”. The place was built in 2000 in the same street that in older time the hawkers sold their famous eau de cologne. The perfumery in its museum function …

There´s nothing more attractive than a love story that was so amazing that have been immortalized through the years and became part of the architecture of a whole country. On today´s blog, I tell you about the history of La Giraldilla, one of the most representative symbols of Havana, a …

Every month our team handpicks the best Cuban events and happenings for you. As temperatures finally start to rise, April is finally the time to go to the beach, start exploring nature and spend more time outdoors. Here’s our April must do´s:   Traditional Music from the 50s Show  …

If you´re thinking of visiting our Cuba and you heard a lot about our charms, but don’t know where to start, here is a list of the top 10 most amazing things to do. We promise you’ll thank us later:  1-    Beach Day: You´ll probably fall in love with our island if you visit one of our …

When it comes to art, we Cubans are artists by nature! Our Spanish and African heritage made us reflective and appreciative of the arts in its many formats. From traditional institutions to private art galleries, you can get lost in works that show our perceptions and responses to the …

Salsa was born in the 70's and can be considered as the culmination of the Cuban music evolution. The combination of elements of other Cuban rhythms such as danzon, son, chachacha, mambo, conga, the incorporation of new musical instruments such as piano, trumpet or saxophone, and the development of …

Trinidad is located in the central region of Cuba, in the southern Sancti Spíritus province. Here are the best things to see and do during your visit:    La Plaza Mayor of Trinidad: Considered the heart of the Historic Center of Trinidad. It is bordered by Real del Jigüe, Cristo and …