When it comes time to plan vacations, except for all issues with documents and flight, you should also learn more about the peculiarities of the country where you decided to go. In every corner of the world there are their traditions, features of the nation, and the tourist sometimes has a very difficult time, if some gestures or actions are perceived in a completely different way than at home. Hospitable and bright Cuba, with its many attractions and beautiful weather conditions , beckons many of our compatriots. This is a really good place for a fun holiday. But there are a number of rules of conduct that you must observe without fail, in order to avoid trouble.
In security measures
To begin with, we will protect our health. Remember that even in cloudy weather, walking without a headdress and cream is absolutely impossible. The probability to burn 100%. That's why it's better to refrain from daytime walks through the streets and sunbathing on the beach.
By the way, about the rules of behavior on the beach. There is an opinion that the inhabitants of Cuba are very advanced people in terms of relaxedness and you can sunbathe naked on the city beaches. This is an erroneous opinion and it is highly discouraged to check it. Nudism is definitely banned there. There are also a number of restrictions on sea bathing. For example, a red flag on the coast warns of a ban on bathing. If the checkbox is yellow, this is a warning about the danger of stumbling upon a sea urchin. Where the flag is green, you can not be afraid of anything.
On nutrition issues, there are also several different opinions. One seems that the local cuisine is dangerous to health, while others try to try everything they sell in local public catering. If you value your health, never drink water from a tap. Nowhere, even in my hotel. The exception is only those places where there is an official conclusion and permission. With regard to the issue of nutrition, it is better to eat exclusively in public institutions, and private ones, all the more so, are bypassed. Walking in the streets after ten in the evening is undesirable. In order to save light on the streets turn off. This applies to Old Havana.
With respect to the traditions and peculiarities of the population
In principle, the attitude to tourists there is very friendly and the locals are quite friendly. In order not to get trapped and not to offend them, remember the following tips:
- if you want to ask for a favor, always contact a person mi amor, mi corazon, mi tierna, mi reina - these are polite words for the female half of the population, for men add campeon, pipo, or tio (otherwise you will be considered rude and even boor);
- in the country very strict rules concerning narcotic substances, for this reason some preparations to you will forbid to import on its territory, and for any relation to drugs you will plant for a long term;
- Smoking in public places since 2005 is strictly prohibited;
- do not even think of importing motorcycles or their spare parts into the country, this applies to pornography, drugs, firearms - all this is the strictest taboo;
- If the Cuban invited you to dinner or wants to treat, never refuse, and as a gift, present a bottle of rum or cosmetics (by the way, always be interested in the nature of the event and dress accordingly);
- whatever one may say, all the valuable things, documents and money will have to be either kept in the hotel safe or worn with you;
- never get a camera near industrial plants, military personnel or military equipment - all this is strictly prohibited from taking pictures, but local residents can also pose, but you have to ask permission;
- refrain from giving alms to children and beggars.
Otherwise, the Island of Freedom opened its arms to tourists and rest there will leave the most joyful impressions in your memory.