Cuba Handbook (Footprint Handbooks Series)

by SarahCameron (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1995

  $3.25

  The Handbook covers all the aspects of Cuban life, from the history and culture spectacularly brought to life in the colonial cities of Old Havana and Trinidad, to the music, dance and festivals.

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $3.25

  This revised guide to Cuba offers ideas on how to soak up the island ambience from the romanticism of decadent Havana to the chilled out beaches on the north coast. Features include cultural background information detailing Cuba's infamous social history, with facts on the revolutionary Che Guevara. It covers the island's natural wonders - tropical rainforests, biosphere reserves and national parks - and how not to confuse your conga with your rumba - the low down on dancing till dawn. How to live with the locals, with details on staying in private homes is also featured along with the hottest form of transport - cycling.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1998

  $6.24

  This updated Cuba handbook contains detailed and practical information on this highly exotic Caribbean destination with glorious beaches in addition to a colonial and post-colonial heritage. The book covers all aspects of Cuban life. The history and culture are brought to life in the old colonial cities of Old Havana and Trinidad, and the strong literary connections associated with the island are highlighted, as well as the vibrant music, dance and festivals that mark Cuba out as an individual culture within the Caribbean region. Information is included on: best dive sites; where to stay and where to eat; festivals; nightlife and bars; and useful Spanish words and phrases.