I knew this would be an extensive trek so part of my strategy was to make sure I had quality meals as well as getting adequate rest. I love food!!!!! All types of food!!!! So, while I consume in moderation I try to pay attention to balance. Listed below are some of the foods I had. Keep in mind to accomplish my itinerary which included visiting many people, cities and communities I put in 55 miles of walking, 35 hours on the Viazul bus plus countless hours in a taxi and local bus.
One critical point, my goal was to stay away from tourist areas so that I could stretch my tight budget and use local currency (cuban pesos). This is where the casa particulares shine because you are at someone’s home and their food is comparable to what you would find in a restaurant but at a fraction of the cost. Also, I did a combination of paladars as well as local “street food.”
some of the foods of Cuba
Cucina italiana Il Paradiso – $4
Menu Restaurant next door to Viazul bus termina
Sol – Club Bodega – Trinidad – $1
Las Terrazas – Cienfuegos
Las Terrazas – Cienfuegos – $7
Presidente cerveza next door to Viazul bus termina
Chix soup Villa Maria de Carmen – Santiago de Cuba
Fresh Lobster Villa Maria de Carmen – Santiago de Cuba – $12
Fresh guava – Hostal Moriama – Cienfuegos
Espresso – Hostal Moriama – Cienfuegos
Fresh fruit breakfast – Hostal Katiuska – Trinidad
Pork sandwich – Trinidad – 25 cents
Pio Cua – traditional hamon y cueso sandwich $2.50
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