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I Went To Havana And Took Pictures Of The Clash Between Touristic Cuba And Cuba We Normally Don’t See
Cuba has a fascinating history and its political and social situation make it a very special place in the Americas. I wanted to travel to Cuba since I was a teenager. I have never been interested in going to the resorts as many Canadians do. I wanted to go where I could see the real Cuba, not the touristic one. I wanted to see what Havana was like when not on a postcard and, concretely, what was life like on this communist island so close yet isolated from the USA.
Unfortunately, this trip dates back from a couple of years ago, so I don't remember all the streets names. Don't hesitate to correct me in the comment section if you know Havana well and you noticed that I misnamed a place.
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#1
Paseo De Martí
Final score:
3points
#2
Parque Central, With Taxi Drivers Waiting For Tourists
We took one of those taxis because, like many tourists, we wanted to ride one of those beautiful and classic cars. The driver was an engineer. He attended school for free but working as a taxi driver was far more lucrative. We also talked to the lady collecting the tickets on the tourist bus and she told us that she was actually a professor. But collecting the bus ticket paid more than teaching.
In fact, as we learned by talking to Cuban people, any job related to tourism was far more profitable than any other kind of job.
Final score:
2points
#12
Calle Del Obispo, One Of The Most Touristic Street In Havana
Final score:
1point
#13
A Beautiful Square, Close To Calle Del Obispo
Final score:
1point
#17
Central Havana, A Few Minutes Walk From The Touristic Center
Final score:
1point
#21
Cuban People Playing Sports Next To The Beach, Playas Del Este
Final score:
1point
#22
The View On Habana When We Arrive From Las Playas Del Este
Final score:
1point
#23
Taxi Drivers Waiting For The Tourists, Plaza De La Revolución
Final score:
1point
#29
Portrait Of Ernesto Che Guevara, Plaza De La Revolución
Final score:
0points
#30
Portrait Of Fidel Castro, Plaza De La Revolución
Final score:
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#34
El Malecón
Final score:
0points
#37
Memorial Of Emblematic Figures Of The History Of Cuba
Final score:
0points
#39
Central Havana
Final score:
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#40
Playas Del Este
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What do you think ?
Viviane Katz 5 years ago
Great pics -- nice to get off the beaten track. I really enjoyed the architecture and the mix of cultures.
Wena Wanderlust (Post author) 5 years ago
Thank you very much, I appreciate !
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HalfShelli 5 years ago
These are wonderful photos, Wena; it seems like not enough people got to see them here! I also applaud you for going off the beaten path and visiting the less touristy places.
Viviane Katz 5 years ago
Great pics -- nice to get off the beaten track. I really enjoyed the architecture and the mix of cultures.
Wena Wanderlust (Post author) 5 years ago
Thank you very much, I appreciate !
Load More Replies... HalfShelli 5 years ago
These are wonderful photos, Wena; it seems like not enough people got to see them here! I also applaud you for going off the beaten path and visiting the less touristy places.
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