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Cuba

Shopping in Cuba

  1. A

    Casa del Habano 'El Embajador'

    Check out the Casa del Habano ‘El Embajador’ for cigars.

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  2. B

    Todo Libro Internacional

    Selection of maps, books and office supplies in same building as Cubanacán office.

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  3. C

    Galería de Arte de Oriente

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

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  4. El Bulevar

    El Bulevar is Cienfuegos’ quintessential shopping street.

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  5. D

    La Creación

    This store at the southeast corner of Parque Céspedes sells basic groceries.

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  6. E

    La Habana Sí

    This shop opposite the Hotel Habana Libre has a good selection of CDs, cassettes, books, crafts and postcards.

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  7. F

    Librería la Internacional

    Good selection of guides, photography books and Cuban literature in English; next door is Librería Cervantes, an antiquarian bookseller.

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  8. G

    Variedades Cienfuegos

    Check out the Variedades Cienfuegos for peso paraphernalia.

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  9. VideCuba

    Replace your well-worn batteries next door to La Época grocery store.

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  10. H

    Mini-Super Caracol

    Across the Paseo Panamericano is a grocery store, the Mini-Super Caracol .

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  12. I

    Fondo Cubano de Bienes Culturales

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

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  13. Calles 17 & K

    A ‘capped’ market with cheap prices, but limited selection.

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  14. J

    Casa del Habano

    The place for cigars: it has top-quality merchandise from humidors to perfume and helpful service. It serves a wicked cup of coffee in the upstairs cafe.

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  15. K

    One Hour Photo

    Well-stocked with digital camera and lithium batteries, and Agfa film.

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  16. L

    Centro Comercial Caimán

    One of Varadero's main shopping malls is opposite Hotel Cuatro Palmas.

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  17. M

    Palacio de la Artesanía

    This store, located opposite the bus station, also sells handicrafts.

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  18. N

    Centro Experimental de Artes Aplicadas

    Centro Experimental de Artes Aplicadas, near the Museo de Historia Natural, makes artistic ceramics.

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  19. O

    Kawama Sport

    Sells swimming trunks, running shoes and the like.

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  20. P

    Librería Rayuela

    This small but respected store bivouacked in the bookish Casa de las Americas building is great for contemporary literature, compact discs and some guidebooks.

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  21. Q

    Fundación Havana Club Shop

    For rum check out the Fundación Havana Club shop.

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  23. R

    Centro Todo En Uno

    A medium-sized mall with a bowling alley and amusements for kids.

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  24. S

    Taller Instrumentos Musicales

    Musical instruments are made here and sold in the adjacent shop.

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  25. T

    La Casa del Ron

    Near the cigar factory, sells souvenirs, CDs and T-shirts, plus plenty of the strong stuff.

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  26. U

    Librería Viet Nam

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

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  27. V

    Librería Hanoi

    A good selection of books in English, from poetry to politics.

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