- What to bring from Cuba from brands?
- Taste of Liberty Island
- Souvenirs with a national character
Freedom Island has always remained a blue dream for many tourists from Eastern Europe; in Soviet times, it was a kind of corner of paradise on the planet. Today, as before, Russians and their neighbors on a geographical map are concerned about the questions of what to see and what to bring from Cuba. There are plenty of trade brands and business cards in this country, so the guest only has to be attentive, since the locals have no "brothers" in trade.
What to bring from Cuba from brands?
It is clear that magnificent Cuba went down in the history of the planet as the birthplace of the best cigars. Excursions to tobacco factories are incredibly popular with foreign travelers. So there is an opportunity to see with your own eyes the production process of fragrant human companions, and buy good quality cigars.
It is known that it was Cuban tobacco that was preferred by great politicians, scientists and artists - Winston Churchill, Sigmund Freud, Fidel Castro and John F. Kennedy. Millions of their admirers and followers, reaching the Cuban shores, strive to touch the fruit that is forbidden in many countries. Guests are advised to try the veguero variety, it is quite rare, it is sold only on the island of Liberty, and export to foreign countries is prohibited.
Today, various cigar-rolling technologies are used, the most valuable are products made by hand by local Cuban hot beauties. True, tour operators warn that, according to Cuban law, up to 200 cigars can be exported from the country, and there must be confirmation that they were officially purchased (preferably, keep receipts, coupons with signatures and seals confirming certification).
Taste of Liberty Island
If cigars can be called the main aroma of Cuba, then coffee becomes its taste. In this country, they learned how to make excellent coffee, without a large package of beans or ground coffee, not a single guest will leave the island. Unlike cigars, there are no export regulations for coffee, and the most popular Cuban brands of invigorating tonic are the following: Cubita; Arabika Serano Washed; Turquino.
This fragrant drink has a main competitor - Cuban rum, this is another visiting card of the country, and without this delicious gift it is difficult to imagine the return of a tourist from local resorts. The most famous brand is "Havana Club", however, Cubans assure that other representatives of this type of alcohol are no less tasty. There is only one drawback - export restrictions, Cuban laws only allow exporting two liters per person. The question remains, how much product individual tourists have time to taste on the spot.
Souvenirs with a national character
The right tourists, that is, those who have given up buying rum, coffee and cigars (as unhealthy), will be forced to look for other gifts for family and friends. This contingent of travelers is offered products of local artisans - beautiful, bright, made with taste and love. They become a good reminder of a European's journey to the other side of the world. The most popular traditional handicrafts and things from Liberty Island: mahogany furniture; figurines similar to African crafts in the style of primitivism; bamboo accessories; crafts from sea shells.
Mahogany furniture will be the most difficult; when crossing the border, customs officers will definitely require documents for expensive products that are a national treasure. You need to take care of this when buying. There will be no such problems with the rest of the gifts. A good present - the famous men's shirt - guayaberu. The authorities, given the hot local climate, allowed it to be worn in official institutions, at meetings at the highest level. This is not only a beautiful, bright thing, reminiscent of a trip to Cuba, the shirt is made from natural fabrics, wears well and washable.
If relatives are fond of musical instruments or are fans of playing the guitar, then there is an opportunity to please them with national Cuban instruments - maracas, drums or guitar. Small souvenirs - CDs with fiery Cuban rhythms. For admirers of traditional crafts, as a gift from Cuba, you can bring beautiful ceramic products, they can be used in everyday life (plates, cups, dishes), decorate the interior with figurines, vases and candlesticks.
Small in size, Liberty Island has prepared various goods for its tourists, many of them, such as rum, cigars or coffee, are world famous. Others, such as guitars or ceramics, will delight art lovers. Cuba will forever remain in the memory of the guest, with bright pictures, golden beaches and azure sky, coffee aroma and musical rhythms.
