Cuba Outdoor & Adventure Activities

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Veronika Tirpakova • 0 Comments

Cuba is well know for their spectacular white-sand beaches and culture such a dance and music. Not everyone associate Cuba as great place for an adventure activities. Here we present you a list of outdoor sports you can do in Cuba on your active holiday.

WATER SPORTS IN CUBA:

Snorkelling
Scuba diving ( Vast choices of white sand beaches all around the Cuban island)
Surfing
Canyoning
Stand-up paddle boarding
Sailing
Windsurfing
Kayaking (river and sea)
Fishing

SPORTS IN THE AIR:

Paragliding
Sky diving
Bungee jumping

OTHER ADVENTURE & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:

Caving
Cycling
Rock climbing ( Vinales is the best place for this activity)
Hiking/trekking (Las Terrazas or Sierra Maestra – the perfect place)
Horseback Riding (Trinidad, Vinales and many other places)
Paint-balling (Havana)
We can organise some of the activities for you with our Tailor Made holidays

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Cuba: What to Expect (or not)

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Laura Howarth • 0 Comments

The first time I landed in Cuba I was feeling jet-lagged and recovering from a nasty case of food poisoning. But it was my first time in the Caribbean, so I forced a smile and hopped aboard the hotel shuttle bus. Eduardo, the hotel rep, grabbed the bus microphone and bellowed “Welcome to Mexicooooo!” to… Continue Reading

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Sombrisa: a cuban performance to enjoy

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Veronika Tirpakova • 0 Comments

Interview with Itzik Galili by YGM The Israeli choreographer Itzik Galili is one of the most well-known in Europe. His passion for contemporary dance has taken him to Cuba, one of the islands in the Caribbean with much tradition in this genre, where he has created several choreographies along with the dance company Danza Contemporánea… Continue Reading

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Danza Contemporanea de Cuba, Sombrisa by Itzik Galili

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Veronika Tirpakova • 0 Comments

Vamos Cuba was invited by Danza Contemporanea de CUBA to see their presentation of the new choreography Sombrisa by Itzik Galili, our dear friend. As always amazing, amazing, amazing!!! The premier will be held tomorrow, on 3rd of May in Newcastle and touring whole UK for over a month. People in UK don’t miss the chance to… Continue Reading

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Veronika Visits the Escuela Nacional de Artes

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Veronika Tirpakova • 0 Comments

In March, Veronika from Vamos*Cuba was honoured to be invited to watch the final examinations for the Escuelas Nacionales de Arte (ENA) modern dance course. The ENA is a highly prestigious and world renowned Art school which is the equivalent of a UK or US conservatoire; they have pre-university (ENA) and university level (ISA) courses… Continue Reading

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Top 5 Foods to try in Cuba (Or make at home)

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Laura Howarth • 0 Comments

One of my favourite memories from Cuba was hearing a fellow hotel guest ask if there was an Italian restaurant nearby. The hotel receptionist—perplexed and confused—simply replied “No, you’re in Cuba.” Cuban food is one thing that seems to divide visitors; either you love the back to basics approach to cuisine, or you hate it… Continue Reading

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Day trips from Havana

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Veronika Tirpakova • 0 Comments

By Conner Gorry, Lonely Planet Beguiling and enigmatic in no small measure, Havana ignites the collective imagination. Clearly a dose of magic is at work here: how else could Cubans keep those pre-1960 jalopies on the road, fight global isolation for more than half a century and continue dancing and laughing in spite of it… Continue Reading

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Reflections on Cuba by Polly Bates

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Veronika Tirpakova • 0 Comments

Cuba…Cuba…Cuba…while here I must constantly remind myself that this place cannot and should not be compared to anything I have ever seen, smelled, or felt before. White is certainly the color of Cuba. It is the color of Santeria-the afro Cuban answer to imposed Catholicism which proved a very effective way to continue honoring African… Continue Reading

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Read about the Vamos Cuba experience from our lovely customer Alice

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Veronika Tirpakova • 1 Comment

Usually I’m not the kind of person who uses organized tours, as I like the adventure of travelling alone or with one or two friends and enjoying the challenge! However with Cuba I was really keen to do some Salsa lessons and also didn’t have a lot of time to plan so I really wanted… Continue Reading

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Program in Casa de la Musica in Centro Havana from 23.01.2012

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Veronika Tirpakova • 0 Comments

If you are in Havana this week, check out the Program in Casa de la Musica in Centro Havana: Monday: Matinee: Manolito Simonet y su Trabuco (100MN-Cubans/10CUC – foreigners) From 11pm: Havana Show y El Misha (5CUC/10CUC) Tuesday: Matinee: Havana Show y Osmani Garcia (100MN-30MN-10CUC) From 11pm: Matine Larga Wednesday Matinee: Closed 11pm: PMM (5CUC/10CUC)… Continue Reading

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