Eastern CubaShopping

Shopping in Eastern Cuba

  1. ARTex

    From mouse pads to Che trinkets, the branch of ARTex below Hotel Casa Granda collects any type of Cuban souvenir imaginable. The other branches – in the Casa de la Trova and at Patio ARTex one block further up Calle Heredia – focus more on music, with a respectable selection of CDs and cassettes.

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  2. ARTex, General Lacret

    From mouse pads to mumus, the branch near Parque Céspedes collects any type of Cuban souvenir imaginable. The other ARTex branches focus more on music, with a respectable selection of CDs and cassettes.

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    ARTex, Heredia

    From mouse pads to mumus, the branch near Parque Céspedes collects any type of Cuban souvenir imaginable. The other ARTex branches focus more on music, with a respectable selection of CDs and cassettes.

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    Mercado Agropecuario Ferreiro

    The Mercado Agropecuario Ferreiro is across the traffic circle from Hotel Las Américas and up the side street beside the gas station.

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    Librería La Escalera

    A veritable museum of old and rare books stacked ceiling high. Sombrero-clad trovadores (traditional singers) often sit on the stairway and strum.

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    Municipal market

    Municipal market, the main market, two blocks west of Parque Céspedes, has a poor selection considering the size of the city.

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    Galería Santiago

    This gallery, on the southern side of Parque Céspedes, has quality art and there are several more galleries along Heredia east of here.

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    La Maison

    The Santiago version of the famous Havana fashion house located in an appropriately grand Vista Alegre maison (house).

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    Librería Internacional

    On the southern side of Parque Céspedes. Decent selection of political titles in English; sells postcards and stamps.

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    Discoteca Egrem

    The definitive Cuban specialist music store; this retail outlet of Egrem Studios has a good selection of local musicians.

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    Taller La Musa

    Call by this place opposite the Casa de la Cultura where you can seek out typically imaginative Baracoan art.

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    Dulcería La Criolla

    This place sells bread, pastries and – when it feels like it – the famous Baracoan chocolate.

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    Panadería Doña Neli

    Nice early morning aromas will send you in the direction off this hard-currency bakery on Plaza de Marte.

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    Galería de Arte de Oriente

    Probably the best gallery in Santiago de Cuba, the art here is consistently good.

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    Fondo Cubano de Bienes Culturales

    This shop sells Hatuey woodcarvings and T-shirts with indigenous designs.

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    Librería Viet Nam

    A top bookstore; it’s also open on alternate Saturdays.

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    Tienda La Yumurí

    Get in line for the good selection of groceries here.

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    ARTex

    For the usual tourist fare check out this place.

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