Cuba
Cuba has a fascinating history and has gone through
many changes and revolutions, but the one thing that
has remained in Cuba through out its history is; the warm
hospitality of its people, their great sense of humor, and
its unforgettable music.
The Cuban village is a fusion of Indo-American, Hispanic
and African cultures.
Consultants and Advisers
- Dr. Roberto Maritnez, Senior Scientist,
Oceanographic Institution
- Dr. Sylvia Garcia, Vice President, Cultura Cubana
- Mr. Gilbert Grosvenor, President, National
Layout
Visitors enter through a display of Cuban artwork, the “La estampa Cubana” art collection.
The Cuban Village resembles a Old Havana with
beautiful streets and plazas. It has two famous Havana
landmark El Morro Castle and El Cristo de San Cristobal.
It also have “el solar” which is an area where Cuban street
music comes to life. At the end of “el solar” there is a
section dedicate to Afro-Cuban religion and culture with
all the catholic and african representation of the Afro-
Cuban gods.
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The nightly firework show “Water & Lights - Reflections of
the Caribbean” is controlled from this village.
The main Hut is the center of the village. To the side
of the plaza, a boarding area leads to a boat ride, that
continues to the islands village of Haiti and Jamaica.
Attractions
- El Ferry a Musical Ride serenade to popular cuban
songs, a slow boat ride through Cuba where you will the
facade of the city of Colon, Trinidad, and Santiago
- Cigar Farm & Factory: A true working model of a cigar
factory with its outdoor farm where the cigars leaves
are grown with many bohios (hut) to cure the cigar
leaves. Visitors can experience the whole process and at
the end buy a freshly made cigars.
The cigar making is fun to watch, as you see the skilled
craftsmen roll the leaves and bind them with a wrapper
into the familiar tubular shape.
- The Cuban Music Hut: Stand outside one of the local
country houses, and the Cuban primo (cousin) will
give you an ear full of music. Take a lesson on the cha,
cha, rumba, danzon, or Cuban song.
- Little Havana in the Ports of Call Marketplace: Here
you will walk down tight alleys lined with cobblestones
among Spanish colonial buildings with walls built
from the coral rocks. It is here where you can visit the
restaurant that Hemingway frequented or step inside
the world famous Tropicana nightclub.
- You can also buy Cuban cigars, Cuban CD’s, dance
costumes, and photos.
Dining (24 hours)
“La Veranda” Buffet restaurant Offers an exquisite Cuban and international buffet menu and varied wine lists.
“La Barraca” Creole restaurant located in tropical
gardens with a spectacular ocean view it serves also as the
entrance to Havana Bay. An excellent menu of Cuban
food cooked on charcoal and served in clay pots.
Kubanakan, a buffet restaurant designed to look as
though a cuban carnival is being celebrated there. Arroz
con Pollo, Frijoles negro, Maduros and mojito offer a taste
of Cuba with live entertainment.
Snack bar and food carts ( 24 hours)
The snack bars and food cars are distributed in various
areas offering a varied menu of light meals and snacks
that range from Cuban sandwiches to cubandogs, ice
cream, water, and churros.
6 Bars (from 10 am to 6 am)
The bars are distributed in various areas, with a range of
Cuban and international cocktails.
- La Bodegita del Medio
- El Floridita
- The Mojito is a rum bar with a vast collection of rum, specialty
mojito and light cuban appetizers, hosted by rum “connoisseurs”
that interact with guests.
- Club Hemmingway.
- Churchill Bar drinks and cigars
- Cabaret Parisien great food and drinks high energy offers a great
mini Show “Cubano, Cuban”
Live Entertainment
- The musical groups , “Sabor de Cuba”,
“Guantanamera” and “Mojito 4 U” fill the air with their
beautiful songs and rhythmic music daily in different
area in the village. Our pianists, perform live piano
music in the restaurant during dinner hours.
- Throughout the village you can find a replica of antique
jukebox that originally was found in most bars cafes
throughout Old Havana. Take time to enjoy the music
played by this jukebox as well as drink a coco loco
(rum in a coconut).
- Highlights of Parisien Cabaret Daily, starting at
7:00pm in the garden behind the hotel guest can
enjoy “Andresito and his group”, “Santiaguito and his
drums” and other invited jazz musicians will perform.
- Concerts (Thursday, Friday and Saturday - 9:00 p.m)
Come and experience live Cuban music from the
ambassadors of the Buena Vista Social Club and
orchestras like: “Jorrín”, “Aragon” or “Company Segundo”
along with a dancing group.
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