Cuba in DepthThe Complete Guide to Cuba and Its People![]() Urban garden in the city of Santa Clara AgricultureA Successful Case Study of Sustainable AgricultureFrom Food First Havana's Popular Gardens Sustainable Urban Agriculture Organic Farming in Cuba Article in Multinational Monitor Permaculture in Cuba Activities of the Australian Conservation Foundation's Urban Permaculture Project in Cuba BooksThe Greening of the Revolution; Cuba's Experiment with Organic AgricultureSustainable Agriculture and Resistance -Transforming Food Production in Cuba ArchitectureArchitecture in CubaArt Deco and Modernism Architectural Tour of Havana Some photographs of Havana's four main plazas and along the Malecón BooksCuba: 400 Years of Architectural HeritageHavana: History and Architecture of a Romantic City Havana: Two Faces of the Antillean Metropolis Houses of Old Cuba, The Revolution of Forms: Cuba's Forgotten Art Schools ![]() ArtArte de CubaArtists from Eastern Cuba Arte de Cubanos Modern Cuban art Center for Cuban Studies Set up by scholars, writers, artists and other professionals to counter effects of U.S. policy towards Cuba. Also publishes Cuba Update, a quarterly magazine on politics, economics and the arts, with an emphasis on U.S.-Cuba relations Cuban Art Space New York City gallery that promotes the work of Cuban artists - Sponsored by the Center for Cuban Studies Cuban Posters 33 posters from 1961 to 1971 - International Institute of Social History Korda Photographs by Alberto Korda National Museum of Fine Arts Beautiful museum filled with Cuban art treasures. En español BooksArt Cuba: The New GenerationContemporary Art from Cuba Cuba Style: Graphics from the Golden Age of Design Cuban Art and National Identity: The Vanguardia Painters, 1927-1950 New Art of Cuba Revolucion!: Cuban Poster Art Street Graphics Cuba Wilfredo Lam and the International Avant-Garde, 1923-1982 PostersArt.comPosters and prints
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DivingScuba CubaDetailed information on dive sites throughout Cuba BooksDiving & Snorkeling CubaEconomyAssociation for the Study of the Cuban EconomyEmphasis on financial, economic, social, legal and environmental aspects Cuba's Entrepreneurial Socialism Article in Atlantic Monthly Economic History of Cuba, The Leftist articles on Cuban economy U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council Information on, and analysis of, United States-Republic of Cuba commercial, economic, and political relations. ![]() Las Terrazas Eco-community in Pinar del Río Province EcotourismHavanaTurEcotours including biking, trekking and bird watching Guanacahabibes Peninsula Ecotourism potential of Cuba's westernmost area BooksCuba Natural / Natural CubaEducationCuban EducationStructure of the Cuban school system Cuban Education System: Lessons and Dilemmas Downloadable 47-page document (PDF) from the World Bank BooksIn the Spirit of Wandering Teachers: The Cuban Literacy Campaign: 1961EnvironmentHistory of the Environment of CubaArticles on forests and energy Las Terrazas Tourist Complex Official site of the ecotourism community in Pinar del Rio Province - español Las Terrazas Article on the community in English ![]() Enlarge Fidel CastroFidel CastroA biography from Wikipedia Fidel Castro History Archive Speeches and statements Fidel Castro Speeches 1998-2005 - Official Cuban government site History Will Absolve Me A Single Flag, A Single Ideal: Cuba BooksFidel: A Critical PortraitGuerrilla Prince Real Fidel Castro, The VideosFidelFilmCuba Film ProductionsLos Angeles-based company assisting American filmmakers interested in filming in Cuba Havana International Film Festival Annual event - español BooksCuban CinemaFlagsFlagline.comFlags, pins, patches, key rings and more FoodEverything You Always Wanted to Know About Cuban FoodThree Guys from Miami BooksA Taste of Cuba: Recipes from the Cuban-American CommunityCuban Home Cooking: Favorite Recipes from a Cuban Home Kitchen Old Havana Cookbook: Cuban Recipes in Spanish and English GeocachingGeocaches in CubaGuantánamoGuantánamo BayFrom GlobalSecurity.org Health/MedicineCaribbean Medical TransportSends medicine and medical equipment to Cuba Cuba AIDS Project Supports HIV/AIDS patients and families in Cuba Denial of Food and Medicine The Impact of the U.S. Embargo on Health and Nutrition in Cuba A 1997 report from the American Association for World Health Green Medicine How Cuba is integrating natural remedies into its public health care - Salon article Health Care in Cuba Links to news and resources Latin American School of Medicine Scholarship Program Offers free medical training for students from throughout the Americas and other regions (including poor areas of the U.S.) Primary Care in Cuba Family Medicine paper Project Infomed Cuba Solidarity Supports Cuba's Project InfoMed, which puts the Cuban medical system and health professionals online Secrets of Cuban Medicine, The Article in Russian weekly newspaper BooksHealing the Masses: Cuban Health Politics at Home and AbroadHemingwayErnest HemingwayFrom Cuba Junky Finca Vigia Photos From the Hemingway Society Hemingway in Cuba From The Atlantic Hemingway reads an excerpt from The Fifth Column (audio) From Salon.com Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure From PBS Pilgrimage to Cuba In Search of Hemingway's Ghost BooksHemingway in CubaThe Old Man and the Sea VideosThe Old Man and the SeaWith Spencer Tracy (1958) The Old Man and the Sea With Anthony Quinn (2002) HistoryClandestine Radio and the Rise of Fidel CastroUses of radio by Castro and his group in their overthrow of Batista History of Cuba 500 Years of Cuban history BooksCuban Revolution, The: Origins, Course and LegacyCuban Revolution Reader ![]() Statue of Jose Martí (holding his son) pointing towards the U.S. Interests Section building Jose MartíCuba's greatest poet and the spiritual founder of the Cuban independence movementJose Martí Short biography and his poem "I Cultivate a White Rose" Jose Martí Thoughts Writings by Martí Jose Martí Timeline Chronological time of his life Jose Marti: Selected Writings LiteratureCuba LiterariaCuban Literature - español BooksCubana: Contemporary Fiction by Cuban WomenCubanisimo: The Vintage Book of Contemporary Cuban Literature Lodging / RestaurantsCubanaSolLocal restaurants, clubs and places to stay Havana Rentals Homes and apartments for rent Miami CubansCenter for a Free CubaAnti-Cuban government organization based in Washington, D.C. 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Kennedy and the Secret Cuban Missile Crisis MeetingsOctober 1962: The "Missile" Crisis As Seen From Cuba MusicAhi-Nama MusicRecord label with new music from Cuba Carlos Varela World renown Cuban singer - español Cuban Music Extensive information on many Cuban musicians - From Conexión Cubana Cuban Music Links Links to various websites with Cuban music info Cuban Music Shop Very extensive catalog of Cuban CDs for sale La Musica de Cuba One person's review of his favorite Cuban CDs Mezcla Cuban fusion group based in Havana and founded by American expat Pablo Menendez BooksCuba and Its Music: From the First Drums to the MamboCuban Fire: The Story of Salsa and Latin Jazz Cubano Be, Cubano Bop: One Hundred Years of Jazz in Cuba Cuban Music from A to Z Music in Cuba Rites of Rhythm: The Music of Cuba Rough Guide to Cuban Music, The Organizations Supporting CubaCuban American AllianceModerate members of the Cuban-American community working to lift sanctions Cuba Solidarity Opposes the U.S. embargo and travel ban, supports normalized relations, and recognizes Cuba's accomplishments Cuba Solidarity Web Links Extensive list of web links for organizations supporting Cuba Cuba Central Joint project sponsored by organizations working to change U.S. policy toward Cuba. Center for International Policy - Cuba Program Founded by former diplomats and peace activists. Working to remove the embargo and travel ban Global Exchange An international human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political and social justice. Global Exchange has played a leading role in the effort to normalize relations with Cuba. Its primary goals are to have Cuba removed from the U.S. list of potential terrorist countries, to enter the embargo and to end travel restrictions. It offers tours and publications, as well as development partnerships with communities in Cuba to assist ordinary Cubans. Latin America Working Group (LAWG) "Action at home for just policies abroad" National Lawyers Guild Cuba Subcommittee Dedicated to helping normalize relations and ending the travel restrictions and economic blockade Texas Cuba State legislature resolution calling for end of sanctions on Cuba Personal AccountsCuba - Then and NowReminiscence & Analysis of The Changes in Cuba Over the past Five Years Havana Great Time in Cuba Doing Havana Like a Cuban in Cuba Iowa City Yankee in King Castro's Court Snapshots from Cuba Interesting photos and commentary on a trip to Cuba Walter Lippmann American activist with a strong interest in Cuba Cuba Marks its 50th Anniversary A Journey to Cuba Trip to Viñales in Pinar del Rio Province ![]() Santeria costume ReligionCuba-America Jewish MissionDedicated to assisting with the revitalization of Jewish life in Cuba Folk Cuba Afro-Cuban art, religion and history Santeria, A Syncretistic Caribbean Religion Comprehensive site from ReligiousTolerance.org BooksDiloggun, The: The Orishas, Proverbs, Sacrifices, and Prohibitions of Cuban SanteriaDivine Utterances: The Performance of Afro-Cuban Santeria Living Santeria: Rituals and Experiences in an Afro-Cuban Religion Obi: Oracle of Cuban Santeria Santeria Enthroned: Art, Ritual, and Innovation in an Afro-Cuban Religion RumHavana Club MuseumMuseum, bar, restaurant, art gallery, shop BooksRum Drinks and Havanas: Cuba ClassicsShopping OnlineCuban Music ShopVery extensive number of Cuban CDs for sale eBay Cuba-related auction items SocietyBlack CubaU.S.-based website celebrating the history and current influences of the AfroCuban population and culture in Cuba BooksAfro-Cuban Voices: On Race and Identity in Contemporary CubaCuba: The Contours of Change Cuban Way, The: Capitalism, Communism and Confrontation Cubans: Voices of Change Fidel's Cuba: A Revolution in Pictures Travelling In CubaSelf Guided Walking Tour #1 of HavanaSelf Guided Walking Tour #2 of Havana ![]() AirCubana AirlinesCarTo rent a car in Cuba, the driver must be at least 21 years old and have an international driver's license or that of his country of origin, with no less than one year of experience. There is an additional charge of $5.00 USD if the driver is under 25. At the time of rental, the driver must carry his/her passport and driver's license. Cars can be rented through Vacacionar Travel or Cuba Linda.TrainTrain Travel in CubaTravelling To CubaAirlines in CubaLinks to airlines flying to Cuba Cubana Airlines Casa Cuba Dutch travel agency specializing in Cuba Cuba Education Tours A Cuban-sponsored non-profit offering tours for schools, colleges, universities and groups to experience Cuba and its people legally on a budget. Their Cuban host is the Cuban Movement for Peace (MOVPAZ), the Cuban Movement for Peace and People's Sovereignty (Movimiento Cubano por la Paz y la Soberanía de los Pueblos) Cuba Fun Places to go and things to do Cuba Linda Travel Travel service based in Havana and founded by Philip Agee, former CIA agent and now critic of the agency. Free biweekly newsletter How to Get to Cuba: U.S. Citizens Cuba Tours List of Cuba tour packages available elsewhere on the Web Cuba Travel Services Travel programs from a non-profit with extensive experience in, and support of, Cuba Havana Flights U.K. to Cuba flights Insight Cuba Cultural tours meeting U.S. government guidelines Marazul Charters Offering Cuban tours since 1979 PlazaCuba Music, dance and cultural tours to Cuba ![]() Enlarge United States and Cuba History / RelationsCuba Documentation ProjectBay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis, Death of Che Guevara - From the National Security Archive of Georgetown University Carter Center Cuba Openings to Cuba: We must find a common ground 2002 Washington Post Op-Ed by Jimmy Carter Cuba Crackdown A Revolt Against the National Security Strategy? - From Counterpunch Cuba High on Neo-Con Hit List From Counterpunch Foreign Relations of Cuba Wikipedia article From Neocolony to State of Siege The History of US Policy Toward Cuba from Resist magazine Noam Chomsky Radio Havana Cuba interview in October 2003 Noam Chomsky - An American in Havana Chomsky visits Cuba for the first time Howard Zinn Two interviews in 2004 BooksClosest of Enemies, TheUnited States and the Origins of the Cuban Revolution, The U.S Government Agencies/Policies"Dumbest policy on the face of the earth. 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