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Cuba for Free

Churches
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Although most museums
have an admission charge, Cuba is
replete with ancient churches that
are free to enter and enjoy, such as
the exquisite Baroque Catedral de
La Habana (see p73), and the Basílica
de Nuestra de Señora de la Caridad
del Cobre (see p113), just outside
Santiago de Cuba.
Casa de la Trovas
5
Every town has a traditional
music house where you can enjoy
live music and dance to your heart’s
content. Many offer afternoon as well
as evening activities, usually free of
charge. It’s a great way to strike up
friendships with Cubans (see p60).
Catedral de La Habana The best casas are those in Trinidad
and Santiago de Cuba (see p115).
La Habana Vieja
1 Colonial Trinidad
Havana’s greatest freebie
happens to be a must-see attraction 6
Simply strolling the cobbled
with a handful of colonial plazas and streets of this colonial gem will
dozens of bustling streets to explore. immerse you in a quintessential
Don’t miss Catedral de La Habana, Cuban experience (see pp20–21).
the Plaza de Armas (see p72) with its Dozens of private art galleries
book market, or Parque Central (see line the plazas, and the
p75) – the epicenter of social life – Iglesia Parroquial de
surrounded by astonishing buildings. la Santísima Trinidad
(see p106) can be
The Malecón
2 enjoyed for free,
On any evening, and especially as can such nearby
on weekends, Havana’s seafront attractions as
boulevard becomes an impromptu the Valle de los
party scene. Thousands of young Ingenios (see
Cubans sit on the sea wall to watch p103), with its
the sunset, flirt, listen to music, and fascinating ruined
share bottles of rum. By day you’ll sugar mills.
find skate boarders, in-line skaters,
fishermen, musicians, and always Iznaga Tower,
romantic couples (see p76). Valle de los
Ingenios
Beach Resorts
3
Not all Cuba’s beaches are
free. Those accessed by pedraplén
(see p25) charge a fee for use of the
causeway. But other scintillating
white sands, such as those of Playas
del Este (see p54) and Varadero, are
free, and there’s never a charge for
enjoying the warm turquoise seas.

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