Understanding local dialects can help travelers feel right at home when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect.
The official language of Cuba is Spanish and is widely spoken throughout the caribbean island. Cuba’s official
Name is the Republic of Cuba and the Capital City is Havana.
Also, you must know that Spanish has not only become [...]
The Republic of Cuba consists of the island of Cuba (the largest of the Greater Antilles), the Isle of Youth and various adjacent small islands. The name Cuba is said to be derived from the Taíno word cubanacán, meaning “a central place.
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LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION:
Empresa de Turismo Internacional (Cubatur);
Calle 23;
F157;
Entre Noveda y Calzada;
El Vedado; Havana Cuba
Tel: (7) 244 155 Fax: (7) 243 526/30.
U.S. Embassies and Consulates Abroad:
Note that the Bahamas , Cuba , Haiti , and
Jamaica are on Eastern Time. All others are
one hour ahead. Note: Some (809) area codes [...]
DAYS III “FAST CAT”
“High Speed Catamaran to Dry Tortugas National Park” At the end of Elizabeth and Greene Streets
Key West, FL 33040
(305)292-6100
JUNGLE TOURS
“A ‘Wild’ Water Adventure through Exotic Mangroves”
US 1 Marina
Mile Marker 4.5 Stock Island
Key West, FL 33040
(305)292-3300
Key West to Cuba
Watersports And Water Tours
Key Cat
“Two Person Catamarans, Tours & Snorkeling, Clothed or Nude”
(305) 294-4515
MV DISCOVERY
“Key [...]
Time Zone* EST
Summer Sunrise/Sunset: 7:17 AM 7:29 PM
Winter Sunrise/Sunset: 6:03 AM 7:08 PM
Average Temperature Summer: 81 degrees F
Average Temperature Winter: 72 degrees F
Average Rainfall: 50
Rainiest Months: May-October
Water Temperature Summer: 80 degrees F
Water Temperature Winter: 77 degrees F
Average humidity: 75%-95%
Dry Season: August-November
Hurricane season: June-November
By Boat:
There’s boat and ferry service from the Cuban mainland
to several offshore keys. There number of marinas in
the central provinces with mooring space, electricity,
water, diesel, and other services. The largest operation
is Marina Puerto Sol (PHONE: 432/45-1241 in Cienfuegos;
419/6205 in Playa Ancón; 33/30-1737 on Cayo Guillermo).
Marina Marlin (PHONE: 33/30-1322 on Cayo Coco; 32/36404
in Playa Santa Lucía) [...]
There are scheduled flights arriving from Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Europe. The main gateways for US travellers is Cancun, Nassau and Toronto. There are direct flights available from the USA.
Cubana, Air Canada and Lacsa ( Toronto and Montreal to Havana ). Charters (Air Transat, Skyservice, Air Canada, WestJet).
Direct international scheduled and [...]
When is the best weather in Cuba?
Cuba has two distinct seasons, rainy (May-Oct) and dry (Nov-Apr). The dry
season is characterized by consistently sunny and temperate weather, with
daytime temperatures averaging between 75° and 80°F (24°-27°C). However,
temperature swings are greater during this period, and it can actually get
somewhat chilly when cold fronts — or “northers” — creep [...]
WHY CUBA?
Natural beauty, unique culture…
HISTORY:
Cuba’s first inhabitants were indigenous people who arrived by sea, following the trade winds westward from the coast of Venezuela along the islands of the Caribbean. Little evidence remains of the first indigenous people, the Ciboney (or Guanahacabibe), who began settling the island about 1000 BC. The Ciboney lived along the [...]
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