In a cute clapboard house that was once an elegant hotel lies the best answer to any ferry delay. Dos Hermanos serves straight-up Cuban nosh quickly and without unnecessary ceremony. Dig in; your next decent meal (if you're heading to La Isla) could be a long way away.
Los Dos Hermanos
Artemisa & Mayabeque Provinces
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