Derbie Posted July 14, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 14, 2018 We are looking to souvenirs for family and grandchildren. I would appreciate the advise. We are not really a drinking family, so a bottle of liquor is not on our list. I do have a nephew I would like to bring back a cigar. I hate to ask, but is this legal? Also, any place you would recommend for shopping, dining, etc., is always welcome. We have a tour booked through Blexie, and I know are willing to alter the route. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellbon Posted July 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 15, 2018 You an bring all them back. Never been asked how many. There is art work and T-shirt’s to get to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinp36 Posted July 15, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 15, 2018 We are looking to souvenirs for family and grandchildren. I would appreciate the advise. We are not really a drinking family, so a bottle of liquor is not on our list. I do have a nephew I would like to bring back a cigar. I hate to ask, but is this legal? Also, any place you would recommend for shopping, dining, etc., is always welcome. We have a tour booked through Blexie, and I know are willing to alter the route. Thanks! Depending on ages there are some wooden classic cars. You can bring back 100 cigars. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenOfZoom Posted July 15, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 15, 2018 How much rum/alcohol can we bring back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Photographer Posted July 15, 2018 #5 Share Posted July 15, 2018 How much rum/alcohol can we bring back? I believe it's 1 liter per person. The last trip, my wife and I brought back 2 bottles. You can bring back more, but customs asks that you declare it on the customs form and pay taxes on the extra bottles. (A lot of people may put an extra bottle into their suitcase and simply smile, if you know what I mean). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenOfZoom Posted July 15, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I believe it's 1 liter per person. The last trip, my wife and I brought back 2 bottles.You can bring back more, but customs asks that you declare it on the customs form and pay taxes on the extra bottles. (A lot of people may put an extra bottle into their suitcase and simply smile, if you know what I mean). Thanks so much! I can't remember the last time I brought back alcohol from a cruise but we really want to get some Cuban rum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 16, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 16, 2018 It's now legal to bring back Cuban Cigars (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverBlues Posted July 16, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Neither buying in the little shops, the Almacenes or on the street are good places for quality souvenirs or good paintings, just cheap junk, IMO. Souvenirs commonly found: Anything to do with classic cars: T-shirts, paintings of all sizes, magnets, model cars from wood or beer cans, beach bags, etc Leather: low quality bags with laced holes like a child's kit, key rings Cheap jewelry from seeds (Chinese?) and occasionally some nicer jewelry Crudely painted wooden fans with the word Cuba and a flower Anything Che (and/or revolution based); T-shirts, flags, hats, etc African style sculptures, mostly cheap quality (China?) Music CDs: good variety of rumba, son, etc (but some "home recorded" ones may not work once you get them back to your player) Straw hats Little girls' beach dresses in one style, gauze-y beige/white color fabric But it's fun to look around...... Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetchief Posted July 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 16, 2018 We found some cool wooded puzzle boxes. Hidden drawers and latches. I assume made in China, said Cuba but doubtful as we didn't actually see the guy making them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbenjamin Posted July 18, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I believe it's 1 liter per person. The last trip, my wife and I brought back 2 bottles.You can bring back more, but customs asks that you declare it on the customs form and pay taxes on the extra bottles. (A lot of people may put an extra bottle into their suitcase and simply smile, if you know what I mean). You can bring back as much rum as you like. One liter per person is duty free. If you have more you may have to pay duty but you are allowed to bring back as much as you like. On our visit we were given no customs declaration and they didn't ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorey2007 Posted July 19, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Neither buying in the little shops, the Almacenes or on the street are good places for quality souvenirs or good paintings, just cheap junk, IMO.Souvenirs commonly found: Anything to do with classic cars: T-shirts, paintings of all sizes, magnets, model cars from wood or beer cans, beach bags, etc Leather: low quality bags with laced holes like a child's kit, key rings Cheap jewelry from seeds (Chinese?) and occasionally some nicer jewelry Crudely painted wooden fans with the word Cuba and a flower Anything Che (and/or revolution based); T-shirts, flags, hats, etc African style sculptures, mostly cheap quality (China?) Music CDs: good variety of rumba, son, etc (but some "home recorded" ones may not work once you get them back to your player) Straw hats Little girls' beach dresses in one style, gauze-y beige/white color fabric But it's fun to look around...... Enjoy. I like to bring back a Christmas ornament from the ports I visit did you happen to see any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverBlues Posted July 19, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Not a thing I'd ever have use for, so didn't notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyTMo777 Posted July 19, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I also collect Christmas ornaments from my travels. I didn't find one in Cuba, but I often buy key chains that will work, which is what I did there. Cuban rum is like no other rum from any other Caribbean nation. Definitely bring some back! Make sure you buy cigars from a licensed store, not a street vendor, or they may be confiscated by customs. We brought back a lovely painting. Not something very unique or collectible - every "artist" in the Cuban tourist areas have the same basic pictures, but it looks great on our living room wall. Our favourite souvenirs, however, were books and videos produced in Cuba about the Cuban revolution. It was fascinating to hear their version of events that I had heard from a much different perspective growing up in the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverBlues Posted July 19, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Our favourite souvenirs, however, were books and videos produced in Cuba about the Cuban revolution. It was fascinating to hear their version of events that I had heard from a much different perspective growing up in the U.S. In English? Found where? My perspective was altered on my first trip when I asked my older casa owner why he and his wife had not left Cuba when so many others did so. "We thought WE had the good guy!" he answered me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyTMo777 Posted July 20, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 20, 2018 We found most of our Cuban books (in English) in the heart of Old Havana at a book stand there, right outside the museum. My son found a VHS documentary about Che Guevara in Spanish with English subtitles (produced in Mexico) in a convenience store in Havana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudiratm Posted July 22, 2018 #16 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I usually bring back shot glasses from ports I visit. Anyone know where I can get this from in Cuba? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverBlues Posted July 23, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I think I saw some in the little shops along Obispo and around that area of Vieja, but didn't really notice enough to point out one specifically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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