Cuba Adventure Travel Guide

We travel to grow – our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise – sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural… (More) We travel to grow – our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise – sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations. This can make your trip life-changing, unforgettable. All of the detailed information you need is here about the hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing. But we also lead you to new discoveries, turning corners you haven't turned before, helping you to interact with the world in new ways. That's what makes our Adventure Guides unique.

The Kindle version is equivalent to the print edition, which is 466 pages. Cuba is a country of surprises, where new mixes with old to create a jumble of colors, sounds and smells. It's a destination like no other. And here is the best guide to everything it offers, including Hanava's sizzling nightlife and world-renowned music clubs; awesome scuba diving off Isla de la Juventud; historical sights in Granma; galleries and museums in Matanzas; and monuments that litter the country and testify to its turbulent past. The author tells you about this amazing land, the people that call it home and their history and culture. Detailed city maps are keyed to show the location of sights, hotels and restaurants. Town and regional maps, color photos. 500 pages. "These useful guides are highly recommended... " Library Journal This signature Hunter series targets travelers eager to explore the destination. Extensively researched and offering the very latest information, Adventure Guides are written by knowledgeable, experienced authors. The focus is on outdoor activities - hiking, biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, downhill skiing, parasailing, scuba diving, backpacking, and waterskiing, among others - and these user-friendly books provide all the details you need, including prices. The best local outfitters are listed, along with contact numbers, addresses and recommendations. A comprehensive introductory section provides background on history, geography, climate, culture, when to go, transportation and planning. These very readable guides then take a region-by-region approach, plunging into the very heart of each area and the adventures offered, giving a full range of accommodations, shopping, restaurants for every budget, and festivals. (Less)

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Sections

Introduction
History
Government
Economy
Banks & Money
n Labor
Cultural Groups
Geography
Mountains
n Rivers
n Islands & Cays
Parks & Reserves
Climate
Temperatures & Rainfall
n Hurricanes
Plant & Animal Life
n Flora
n Fauna
National Emblems
Top Five Destinations
Travel Information
Facts at your Fingertips
n Facts at your Fingertips 31
When to Go
Seasonal Considerations
Before You Go
For American Travelers
The Trade Embargo
For All Other Travelers
Information Sources
What to Take
n Required Documents
n Packing List
Health Concerns
Medical Insurance
Treatment
Fevers & Worse
n Water
Money Matters
Currency & Exchange
n Travelers’ Checks
Credit Cards
n Tipping
Planning Expenses
Dangers & Annoyances
Commonsense Precautions
Assistance
Communications
n Real Mail or E-Mail
Telephone
Culture Shock
Human Rights
Public Affection
Sexuality
Special Needs Travelers
Habanos (Cigars)
n Rum
n Crafts
Music
n Musical Forms
n Discovering the Music
Food & Drink
n Common Meals
Beverages
Selecting a Place to Stay
n Hotels
n Casas Particulares
n Camping
n Prices & Payment
Getting Here
n By Air
By Sea
Getting Around
n By Car
Alternative Transportation
By Bus
Havana
Services
n Useful Numbers
n Communications
n Laundry
n Maps
Medical Centers
Festivals
Orientation
City Tours
Plazas & Parks
n Forts
n Museums
n Leisure Clubs
Adventures in Nature
Scuba Diving
n Trips on the Canimar River
Hiking
Cultural Adventures
n Learning Spanish
Tour Operators
Specialty & General Outfitters
Where to Stay
Casa Particulares
Where to Eat
Nightlife
n Live Performances
Movies
n Dance & Art
Shopping
Western Cuba
Playas del Este
n PLAYAS DEL ESTE 157
Guanabo
Places to Stay
Playa Tarara
Adventures in Water
Boca Ciega
n Place to Stay
Santa Maria del Mar
n Nightlife
Jibacoa
Adventure on Wheels
Adventures on Foot
West of Havana
Las Terrazas
Soroa
Sightseeing
Places to Stay & Eat
n Leaving Havana Province
San Diego de los Baños
Pinar del Rio
n History
n Services
Getting Here & Away
n Festivals
Maria la Gorda
Viñales
Getting Here & Around
Climbing
Adventures on Wheels
n Adventure in Water
n Spas
Nueva Gerona
Museums
Beaches
Diving
Adventures in the Air
Paragliding
n Adventures on Wheels
Cycling
n Adventures in Nature
Places to Eat
n Shopping
Cayo Largo
n Getting Here
Adventures on Water
n Places to Stay
East of Havana
Matanzas
Caving
n Adventures in Culture
Varadero
n Adventures on Foot
Golf
Tennis
n Adventures in the Air
Adventures on Horseback
n Adventures in Water
Cardenas
Churches
Plazas & Monuments
Zapata Peninsula
n Getting Here & Away
n Tour Operators
Places to Eat & Party
Cienfuegos
n Getting Here & Around
Central Plaza
Historical Walking Tour
n Adventures of the Brain
Central Cuba
Trinidad
n Sightseeing
Historical Sights
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
n Places to Eat
Sancti Spritus
Ciego de Avila
Museums & Galleries
Moron
Cayo Coco & Cayo Guillermo
n Adventures on Water
Santa Clara
n The Life of Che Guevara
Remedios
Trip to Cayo Santa Maria
Caibarien
Camagüey
Other Sights
Southeast Cuba
Las Tunas
Holguin
Guardalavaca
Gibara
Around Town
Guantanamo
Baracoa
Rivers
Southern Cuba
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba,
Parks & Plazas
Appendix
Recommended Reading
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