Cuban culture on a budget
Music is everywhere in Cuba; it’s the backing track to city life and can be heard from the beaches and blasting on taxi stereos. The soundtrack of brass, bass and plenty of percussion, maybe zesty Cuban jazz or the gentle rhythm of the Rumba beat, is all sure to get you on your feet. “They were outstanding musicians, so inviting and funny,” says Rowena. “We had a wonderful afternoon dancing one Sunday in Camaguey, all locals, all ages and us two sisters dancing with two very delightful and respectful older gentlemen.”


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Immerse yourself in Cuban culture on this 8 day adventure
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Cuban homestays
Clarita Derwent, manager at our travel specialists Cuban Adventures, explains that casas particulares came about as a government-driven solution for solving the economic crisis affecting Cuba after the fall of the Soviet Union. “They had to find a way of getting money into the country, because they didn’t have a huge hotel network, so they started this system.” And so, Cuban families offered their spare rooms to tourists at a time when alternatives were few and far between. “It’s the original AirBnb!” says Clarita.
It’s a fantastic way to experience the way Cubans live, meet local people and experience the culture in Cuban homes, an opportunity that would be missed if you only stayed at hotels. “Stopping at the roadside rest stops, talking with locals, connecting with our casa hosts... these were the things I will remember most,” agrees another of our travelers, Michelle Backhurst.


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Cuba cultural vacation
Immerse yourself in Cuban culture on this 8 day adventure
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