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Learn How to Play Authentic Cuban Games
Cubilete
Cubilete is an old and very traditional game in Cuba that is second in popularity only to Cuban dominoes. Everyone plays it -- from young school children to old grandmothers. Similar cubilete games are played in other Latin American countries, but the rules vary all over the map... (more)
Dominoes
For many, dominoes (Dominó) is a daily social event that combines competition with camaraderie. In the United States this tradition is kept alive at Domino Park on Calle Ocho, where many of "Los Veteranos" -- older Cuban gentlemen, many smoking cigars and wearing the traditional guayabera shirt, keep several tables in a constant state of activity... (more)
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| Read the novel that captures the turmoil and torment of the first years of Castro's dictatorship. This historical novel is a must read for anyone who wants a greater understanding of real-life conditions in Cuba, then and now... (more) |
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- Miami's Versailles Restaurant:
- Return to the Glory Days!
Always popular with the locals, Versailles is a great place to take those out-of-town visitors for a complete immersion in Cuban culture. The restaurant is a lot like the Cuba of old -- loud, boisterous, and full of excitement, just dripping in Cuban patriotism... (more)
Porto's Bakery: Almost Worth a Trip to L.A. Just to Sample Their Delicious Baked Goods!
If Raúl Porto and his family, the owners of Porto's Bakery in Glendale, California ever decide to open a Miami branch, watch out... (more)
Atlanta's Las Palmeras Restaurant
The first time you hear an Atlanta Cuban speaking perfectly accented Cuban Spanish, and then turn around and speak English with a Southern twang -- wow, what a shock... (more)
Miami's Beach Scene Still a Big Attraction
When it comes to being a Cuban in Miami, it's not all about Bird Road and Little Havana. South Beach offers a unique combination of swimming, sunbathing, entertainment, dining, exercise, and people watching.
Watch out!
Topless bathing is perfectly acceptable everywhere on Miami Beach... (more)
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Ajiaco
Ajiaco is a traditional favorite of Cuban farm people. With malanga, yuca and boniato, it has a unique Cuban flavor. This rich and satisfying stew is so thick you can eat it with a fork! (more)
Natilla
When was the last time you had some comfort food? You know, those special home-cooked specialties that bring back memories of your childhood? Growing up in Bauta, every Cuban family enjoyed this delicious Cuban version of pudding... (more)
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Check Out The Hotest Latin Artists!
Latin music is hot, and Cuban music in particular is very popular. Whether it's the new wave of Latins typified by artists like Shakira, or classic singers like Celia Cruz, Latin music is breaking down traditional barriers, appealing to a wide audience... (more)
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