Things to do in Playas Del Este
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Club Nautica
Club Nauticas are located along the coast, but the most central is outside Club Atlántico in the middle of Playa Santa María del Mar. You can rent pedal boats (CUC$6 per hour), banana boats (CUC$5 per 5 minutes), kayaks (one-/two-person CUC$2/4 per hour), snorkeling gear (CUC$4) and catamarans (CUC$12 per hour).
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Costarenas
This is another fine choice. Located across from Hotel Tropicoco, it specializes in seafood dishes like paella and a mixed grill with lobster, shrimp and fish. The upstairs terrace is a good place to catch a beer and breeze. Fishermen sell their catch nearby which is terrific if you've got cooking facilities.
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La Paté
Playas del Este’s gay scene revolves around a beach bar called La Paté, near Restaurante Mi Cayito, at the east end of Santa María del Mar. You might also check all the way west on Playa El Mégano for cruising opportunities.
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Restaurante Mi Cayito
On a tiny island in the Laguna Itabo, this place serves lobster, shrimp and grilled fish in an open-air locale. Nice ambience and cheap pork fillets. There’s a live show here every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm, which you can enjoy for the price of a drink.
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Paladar El Piccolo
This paladar is considered by many Habaneros to be the best pizza restaurant in Cuba, and they’re not far wrong. Out of the way and a little more expensive than Playas del Este’s other numerous pizza joints, it’s well worth the walk.
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El Brocal
Want a nice surprise? Then check out this place, which serves up cheap tacos, quesadillas and a big combo of shrimp cocktail, fish, rice, salad and dessert in a little ranch house. There are porch tables here.
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Don Pepe
When the Guanabo pizza gets too much, head for Don Pepe, a thatched-roof, beach-style restaurant about 50m from the sand. It specializes in seafood, as the waiters will keenly explain.
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Restaurante Mi Casita de Coral
Tucked just off the roundabout by the international clinic, this secluded little place is surprisingly upscale for this neck of the woods and serves good seafood at reasonable prices.
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Cubanacán Náutica Tarará
Yacht charters, deep-sea fishing and scuba diving are offered by Cubanacán Náutica Tarará, 22km east of Havana. Ask about this at your hotel tour desk.
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El Cubano
This is a spick and span place with a full wine rack (French and Californian), checkered tablecloths and a good version of Gordon Bleu (chicken stuffed with ham and cheese).
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Pizzería al Mare
Pizza for CUC$1.50 and up per slice is available at Pizzería al Mare, and there’s the peso stuff served out of a charcoal-stained shack nearby.
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Cafetería Pinomar
This is the least expensive place to eat in this part of Playas del Este. Hamburgers, chicken, hot dogs and beer are served on its outdoor terrace and inside.
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Pizzería Mi Rinconcito
This place contains a surprisingly delicious pizza-fest (CUC$2 to CUC$3), plus cannelloni, lasagna, salads and spaghetti (CUC$2 to CUC$3.50).
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Casa Coral
Just when you thought you'd had enough pizza, here comes Casa Coral: clean, modern, cheap - and close to the beach!
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Cabaret Guanimar
An outdoor club with a show at 11pm; if you want to be in the front rows, it’s CUC$16 for a couple.
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Don Pedro Pizzería
Don't mind the wait and you'll be treated to real wood-brick oven slices at Don Pedro Pizzería.
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Restaurante Maeda
Guanabo’s other paladar is still going strong hidden away on the hill (near Calle 476).
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Teatro Avenida
Teatro Avenida has children’s matinees at 3pm Saturday and Sunday.
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Parque de Diversiones
A children's park and playground, the Parque de Diversiones will get the kids laughing.
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Casa del Pescador
A good medium-priced seafood restaurant worth seeking out if you like to dine in style.
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Peso Pizza
The peso stuff served out of this charcoal-stained shack is as good as any other.
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