WowCuba

08/29/2026

🚨 ATTENTION TO TRAVELERS 🇨🇺
We have received calls regarding rumors about changes in the entry requirements to Cuba, specifically about a supposed second eVisa needed to enter and leave the country.
This information is completely false. There have been no changes to Cuba’s official entry requirements.

🔎 As a reminder, the current entry requirements to Cuba are:
🛂 Valid passport
🩺 Medical insurance
🛬 e‑Visa, which you can obtain online at evisacuba.cu
📄 D’Viajeros form, which must be completed within the week prior to your arrival (not earlier) at: www.dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu

If you need assistance or have questions about your specific case, we are here to help. 🇨🇺✨

📧 [email protected]
📞 416-362-0700
💬 WhatsApp: (437) 776-9738

08/29/2026

WINTER IS COMING 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

Escape to Cuba!

08/26/2026

Cursos online gratis, con certificado.

🤔 ¿Emprendimientos verdes?

Explora este curso de la plataforma Learning for Nature, en línea, gratuito y con certificado, para emprendimientos que busquen crear y poner en marcha un modelo de negocio innovador que cree valor medioambiental y social.

El curso aspira a que las personas puedan:

🟢 Definir su idea de negocio verde.
🟢 Comprender su mercado y definir su propuesta de valor.
🟢 Esbozar todas las tareas y recursos necesarios para generar, innovar y gestionar el valor entregado a los clientes.
🟢 Crear un plan financiero y de gestión para su negocio.
🟢 Presentar un discurso de "ascensor" a posibles inversores y clientes.

👉️ Conozca más del curso en el primer comentario.

08/23/2026

Rice may fill your stomach, but relying on it as your main protein source has a nutritional limitation. Rice protein contains essential amino acids, but lysine is its primary limiting amino acid. Eggs, however, provide all nine essential amino acids in highly digestible forms. Research describes egg protein as a high quality protein source with an excellent amino acid profile.

Pairing rice with eggs therefore creates a more protein rich and nutritionally balanced meal. The rice supplies carbohydrates that help fuel daily activity and exercise, while eggs add roughly 6 grams of complete protein per large egg. These amino acids are needed for muscle repair, tissue maintenance and many normal body functions. Cooked egg protein is also highly digestible, making this simple combination useful for fitness, nutrition and everyday wellness.

One important clarification is that eggs already provide complete protein, so rice does not need to "complete" them. Instead, adding eggs improves the overall protein quality and nutrient density of a rice based meal. For smarter health tips and sustainable lifestyle changes, pair rice and eggs with vegetables, choose whole grain rice when practical, control portions and combine a balanced diet with regular exercise. Good nutrition does not always require expensive foods. Sometimes a simple everyday meal can deliver impressive nutritional value.

Sources
FAO Rice in Human Nutrition
Harvard Health
Nutrients review on egg protein

07/06/2026

Compartimos nuestra postura sobre la inclusión de las Áreas Protegidas en la medida 154.

La Habana, 1ro de Julio de 2026.
Atentamente: Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular.

Estimados:

La Fundación Antonio Núñez Jiménez de la Naturaleza y el Hombre considera que las Áreas Protegidas deben ser excluidas de la medida No. 154. Estos espacios constituyen el patrimonio natural más valioso de la Nación cubana y, por su régimen jurídico especial, no deben ser objeto de licitación.

Lo anterior no excluye la posibilidad de que los servicios compatibles con lo objetivos de Conservación que se desarrollen en las Áreas Protegidas puedan ser objeto de contratos, arrendamientos o licitaciones, conforme a la legislación vigente, al respectivo Plan de Manejo, y en coordinación con la administración del Área Protegida.

En consecuencia, proponemos sustituir toda la referencia a la licitación de Áreas Protegidas por una formulación que contemple, exclusivamente, la eventual licitación de servicios dentro de ellas, preservando en todo momento la integridad del Área Protegida como Patrimonio Natural de la Nación cubana y garantizando que cualquier modalidad de gestión esté subordinada a sus objetivos de Conservación.

Por otra parte, consideramos que este punto que desea lograrse, ya lo ampara la legislación vigente, cuando cualquier persona natural o jurídica puede solicitar la administración de un Área Protegida.

Consideramos que nuestra opinión debe ser tenida en cuenta dada nuestra experiencia administrando ya dos Áreas Protegidas, siendo la única entidad de la Sociedad Civil en Cuba que cumple la función de gestión y administración de Áreas.

También formamos parte de la Junta Coordinadora del Sistema Nacional de Áreas Protegidas.

Les saluda atentamente,

Liliana Núñez Velis, Presidente FANJ
Rey Estrada Estrada Director Programa de Áreas Protegidas y Expediciones FANJ

05/18/2026

In 2014 we planted a lychee tree (mamoncillo chino) and have been waiting patiently ever since for it to bear fruit. Most of our fruit trees are grafted, and begin to produce fruit in their first or second year. We believed this one, given to Abel by a friend, must have been planted from seed, so expected it might take a decade or so. A couple of weeks ago we came to the conclusion that perhaps we got a male tree that wouldn't ever bear fruit, so had Miguel plant a passion fruit vine below it so that it would climb the tree - at least the space in our terraced orchard would be useful. Abel noticed last night that these small fruits were finally appearing! !Que alegría!
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04/27/2026

Hotels currently operating outside of Havana & Varadero in the comments.

Are you looking for accommodation for the next few days? Here are some options currently available in Havana and Varadero.
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
📞 905-882-9445 Ext. 436
🌐 www.holasunholidays.ca

www.gocuba.ca [email protected]

04/27/2026

Brown rice is being sold in Cuban $ stores again. In USD, but at least it's on the shelves.

In Havana it used to only be available mainly for those on macrobiotic diets, as part of cancer treatment plans. A fact I learned from Abel's cousin whose Dad used to be the director of Havana's oncology hospital. A lifetime fitness and cooking enthusiast, she took the course on macrobiotic diets and greatly reduced the use of sugar in her household.

Nature has quietly handed us one of the most complete and affordable nutritional combinations ever assembled on a single plate. Black beans, brown rice and avocado working together create something far greater than the sum of their individual parts.

Black beans deliver dense plant based protein alongside resistant starch that feeds beneficial gut bacteria, regulates overnight blo*d glucose levels and prevents the insulin spikes that trigger fat storage during sleep. Brown rice fills every missing amino acid gap that beans leave behind, completing a full essential protein profile that rivals many animal based sources without any cholesterol or saturated fat.

Avocado brings the meal to perfection by contributing heart healthy monounsaturated fats that slow digestion, extend overnight satiety and support the hormonal environment your body requires for efficient muscle repair and metabolic regulation during deep sleep cycles.

Together these 3 ingredients maintain steady insulin levels through the night, suppress cortisol driven fat storage and gently stimulate thermogenesis, your body's internal calorie burning furnace, so your metabolism arrives at full function before your morning alarm even sounds.

Sources:

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - Plant Protein & Amino Acid Complementarity
American Diabetes Association - Resistant Starch & Overnight Blood Sugar Regulation
USDA FoodData Central - Black Beans, Brown Rice & Avocado Nutritional Profiles

04/21/2026

A great reason to visit La Julia, Matanzas

04/20/2026

Expansion of the network of public EV charging stations in Cuba would be welcome. We put ours to the test in February with a weekend trip to Varadero for an annual event.

MCV Comercial has solar installations and paid charging stations at their service facilities across Cuba. But they're only manned from Mon-Fri during business hours, and we hear the lineups can sometimes be a detractor.

Hotels and rental counters have charging stations for their guests/customers. But they're not available for public use. There was one right beside the house we rented, but we weren't permitted to use it.

Thankfully, our EV range was ample to go/return, and we were careful to moderate speed, limit a/c use and our travel around Varadero while attending the event. But expanding public EV charging stations in Cuba would definitely give us more options outside of Havana. The gas vehicle has been taking a break during the fuel crisis. Having an EV means that Abel has also turned into our neighborhood ambulance and "botella" for neighbors looking to get into the city. We're glad to help out when we can.

⚡️ Según informó la 'Comercializadora de Autos' Dongfeng Cuba en sus perfiles de , avanza en la construcción de las 11 primeras estaciones de carga para vehículos eléctricos en diversos destinos del país. ⛽️

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