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Cuban Signs, Branding and Marketing

Joe — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:09:01 +0000

Post-Revolution, Cuba has been run as a totalitarian state with the government controlling all production and distribution. With no competition, such a system has little place for advertising or branding. In addition, Cuba’s mass media is all state-owned and commercial-free. … Continue reading →

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Baracoa, a Special Place in Eastern Cuba

Joe — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 04:34:15 +0000

Baracoa in Cuba’s far eastern Guantánamo Province has unique a history, location and environment. Founded in 1511, the city is the island’s oldest Spanish settlement and Cuba’s first capital. Historically, people could only visit Baracoa by sea or air with … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Matthew and its Impact on Baracoa

Joe — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 04:20:51 +0000

On 4 October 2016 Hurricane Matthew struck far eastern Cuba, causing more the US$2.5 billion of damage. Amazingly and thankfully, no direct fatalities were recorded although 4 people died more than a month later when a bridge damaged by Matthew … Continue reading →

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Awesome Hot Chocolate and other Baracoa Food

Joe — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 04:16:15 +0000

Baracoa, known for its seafood, coconut, banana and cacao, stands out amongst Cuba’s generally plain cuisine. Casa Fernando Rocío and I enjoyed breakfasts and multiple dinners prepared by our hosts on our December 2016 stay. Casa Fernando prepared good food … Continue reading →

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Visiting Alejandro de Humboldt National Park from Baracoa, Cuba

Joe — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 04:05:59 +0000

Alejandro de Humboldt National Park (Parque Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt) is UNESCO world heritage-listed and located north-west of Baracoa in the provinces of Guantánamo and Holguín. The park is famous for its endemic flora and fauna including the northern hemisphere’s … Continue reading →

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