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Cuba Local Dialect: Words, Phrases and Sayings

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:24:09 +0000

Understanding local dialects can help travelers feel right at home when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect. The official language of Cuba is Spanish and is widely spoken throughout the caribbean island. Cuba’s official Name is the Republic of Cuba and the Capital City is Continue Reading...

Cuba Map

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:32:46 +0000

Map of Cuba Click on the plus [+] sign to enlarge mapView Larger Map Continue Reading...

Cuba Calendar Of Events

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:28:31 +0000

The Republic of Cuba consists of the island of Cuba (the largest of the Greater Antilles), the Isle of Youth and various adjacent small islands. The name Cuba is said to be derived from the Taíno word cubanacán, meaning “a central place. Feb. 13 – 17 > Universidad 2006 Mar. 07 Continue Reading...

Cuba Important Addresses

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:25:21 +0000

LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION: Empresa de Turismo Internacional (Cubatur); Calle 23; F157; Entre Noveda y Calzada; El Vedado; Havana Cuba Tel: (7) 244 155 Fax: (7) 243 526/30. U.S. Embassies and Consulates Abroad: Note that the Bahamas , Cuba , Haiti , and Jamaica are on Eastern Time. All Continue Reading...

Cuba Things To Do

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:21:46 +0000

DAYS III “FAST CAT” “High Speed Catamaran to Dry Tortugas National Park” At the end of Elizabeth and Greene Streets Key West, FL 33040 (305)292-6100 JUNGLE TOURS “A ‘Wild’ Water Adventure through Exotic Mangroves” US 1 Marina Mile Marker 4.5 Stock Continue Reading...

Cuba Things To Know

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:17:33 +0000

Time Zone* EST Summer Sunrise/Sunset: 7:17 AM 7:29 PM Winter Sunrise/Sunset: 6:03 AM 7:08 PM Average Temperature Summer: 81 degrees F Average Temperature Winter: 72 degrees F Average Rainfall: 50 Rainiest Months: May-October Water Temperature Summer: 80 degrees F Water Temperature Winter: Continue Reading...

Cuba Getting Around

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:14:22 +0000

By Boat: There’s boat and ferry service from the Cuban mainland to several offshore keys. There number of marinas in the central provinces with mooring space, electricity, water, diesel, and other services. The largest operation is Marina Puerto Sol (PHONE: 432/45-1241 in Continue Reading...

Cuba Getting There

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:07:39 +0000

There are scheduled flights arriving from Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Europe. The main gateways for US travellers is Cancun, Nassau and Toronto. There are direct flights available from the USA. Cubana, Air Canada and Lacsa ( Toronto and Montreal to Havana ). Charters Continue Reading...

Cuba FAQs

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:55:15 +0000

When is the best weather in Cuba? Cuba has two distinct seasons, rainy (May-Oct) and dry (Nov-Apr). The dry season is characterized by consistently sunny and temperate weather, with daytime temperatures averaging between 75° and 80°F (24°-27°C). However, temperature swings are greater during Continue Reading...

About Cuba

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:51:00 +0000

WHY CUBA? Natural beauty, unique culture… HISTORY: Cuba’s first inhabitants were indigenous people who arrived by sea, following the trade winds westward from the coast of Venezuela along the islands of the Caribbean. Little evidence remains of the first indigenous people, the Ciboney Continue Reading...