Transport Havana, Cuba

Taxis
The best way to get acquainted with Havana - in a taxi. In the taxi used by a variety of machines: the old American Chevys (Chevis) of the 1950's, the Russian Lada, there is also modern Peugeots (Peugeot), Skodas (Skoda) and even Mercedes (Mercedes).

Recommended for visitors to use only official government taxi. However, fares in illegal taxis will be much lower fares in the public taxis. Use services of illegal taxi simply because they can be found almost everywhere. But, if you used an illegal taxi, be prepared for the fact that the police may be interested in you.

There is a kind of taxi, as collectivos (public) - the old machine with a symbol on the roof of a taxi or on the front window.
Do not recommend to use the services of a taxi, even though it is a very cheap alternative to the public taxis.
The drivers of such taxis are generally honest, but we recommend you ask in advance about the cost of travel.

The cheapest company providing taxi services - is certainly, Panataxi (Panataksi). As a rule, their cars - a yellow or red Lada, recently enlarged its fleet of yellow Peugeots (Peugeot). If you use the services of this company, you may save a few dollars.

Buses
In order to experience the real life of the inhabitants of Havana, you can take the bus to El Camello (El Kamello).
These buses have remained ever since the split. The bus pulls polugruzovik, they look like 2-humps of camels. Because of this similarity - the so-called bus.

In just a few pesos you can take part in the experiment, how many Cubans fit in Camello (Kamello).
Usually joke that camellos (kamellos) are similar to Saturday night - they are full of violence, sex and foul language.

If you do decide to use this mode of transport, do not forget to bring some change. Other local buses are also crowded, but in the suburbs - it is the only form of transport.