Shopping

From pirates and slayers in the 17th century to icons like Bugsy Siegal, Ernest Hemingway and Che Guevara of the 20th century, Cuban nation has been home to all! The ever-changing socio economic scenario has seen many addition, alteration and modification in its basic strata. But nevertheless, it has never stopped fantasizing the global tourism fraternity at large. Today amidst all sorts of glimmerings of the luxuries, Shopping in Cuba remains one of the topmost draws that feature high on the travel schedule of visitors, out to explore this part of the world.

The main Shopping Hubs of Cuba are centered around its major cities like Havana, Santa Clara, Trinidad, Santiago; but before you embark on your special venture of Shopping in Cuba, get an idea of what to buy in Cuba. Some of the hottest picks that can be your ideal memento of this tour include:

• Havana cigars
• Cuban rum
• Cuban coffee
• Local craftwork, wooden handcraft, ceramics
• Ché Guevara merchandise like T-shirts
• Cuban gadgets made of empty beer cans

The ideal place to pick some great cigars and rum are:

• Casa de Habano Partagas
• La Casa de Tabaco Y Ron
• Rum Fundacion Distileria Havana Club
• Museo Del Ron

Havana, the capital city and commercial head of the nation, is the best place for Shopping in Cuba, Republic of Cuba. For a typical Cuban shopping experience, head for the racks of Havana Centro, one of the largest Shopping Malls in Cuba. Coiffed in 3 floors they are all decked with articles ranging from clothes to electronic consumer products. The most striking feature of the place is the peso shops, where you can buy all items for a fixed price of one or five peso!

Some other interesting Shopping Hubs of Cuba based in Havana include:

• Harris Brothers Supermarket
• Palacio de la Artesenia
• Obispo Street
• Fairway Shopping Center
• Plaza de Carlos Tercero
• La Epoca

Galeria de Paseo in Vedado district is also a good place to spurge in Cuba.

You can also find some posh Cuba Shopping Centers in Miramar district, which include:

• Supermarcado 70
• Supermarcado Flores
• La Puntilla
• Mercado Cubalse
• Centro commercial Palco
• La Maison

Do not forget to check out the notable Markets in Cuba like:

• Mercado de la Catedral
• Feria del Malecon
• Mercado de la Rampa
• Mercado de Cuatro Caminos