Best Places to Eat

¨ Lamparilla 361 Tapas & Cervezas (p303)

¨Doña Eutimia (p303)

¨ Tres Jotas (p313)

¨ La Redaccion Cuba (p320)

Best Places to Sleep

¨Hotel Ordoño (p333)

¨ Roy’s Terrace Inn (p331)

¨Hostal Peregrino Consulado (p300)

¨Hotel Iberostar Parque Central (p301)

POP 11.2 MILLION / %53

CubaWhy Go?Cuba is like a prince in a poor man’s coat; behind the sometimes shabby facades, gold dust lingers. It’s these rich dichotomies that make travel here the exciting, exhilarat-ing roller-coaster ride it is. And, as a country on the cusp of change, there’s rarely been a better time to visit. Private enterprise is displaying the first buds of a creative spring, while the big-name brands from that well-known frenemy in the north have yet to dilute the cultural magic. As a result, the country is rife with experimentation. Here a free- spirited cafe where earnest students sit around debating Che Guevara’s contribution to world revolution; there an avant-garde art studio where the furniture is as outlandish as the exhibits. From rural Viñales to urban Havana, it’s as if the whole country is slowly awakening from a deep slumber. Come now and ride the wave.

When to GoNov-Mar Peak season, with cooler weather, prices 30% higher and advance booking of hotels required.Apr & Oct Look out for special deals, but prices and crowds increase with the onset of Easter.May, Jun & Sep Smaller crowds, but some resort hotels offer fewer facilities or shut altogether.

Includes ¨Havana . . . . . . . . . . . . .287Viñales . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311Valle de Viñales . . . . . . 314Santa Clara . . . . . . . . . 314Trinidad . . . . . . . . . . . .318Camagüey . . . . . . . . . 323Santiago de Cuba . . . 326Baracoa . . . . . . . . . . . 335Understand Cuba . . . 338Survival Guide . . . . . . 342

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