It's now easier than ever to visit Cuba. This allows many Americans to travel the country that many never would have thought possible. While here, they can enjoy plenty of Cuba's beer and liquor. If you are planning a trip to Cuba and want to do some drinking, you need to do it right. Check out our guide to drinking in Cuba.

Bar or Restaurant

So, you're finally in Cuba and in the mood for a drink, but where should you go? For the most part, you can find food and drinks at both bars and restaurants which can make it difficult to determine what to do. If you are in the mood for something light, head to a bar. If you are the kind of drinker that only likes to indulge a bit with your meal, go to a restaurant. Remember though, that you will need reservations for many of these places so it's not always possible to show up to a bar or a restaurant and be able to get a table right away. For those looking for a more laid back place to drink, head over to Sia Kara. It's cozy, hip and filled with plenty of comfortable places to sit. If you are looking for something high-end, La Guarida is the place to go. You will need to make reservations well in advance, but the location is phenomenal.

What to Drink

You will find that there are a lot of different drink options in Cuba. However, drink menus are often broken up into "national" and "international" sections. This means that if you want to try a signature drink from Cuba, you can easily find something by looking in the national section. Most of these drinks feature a lot of sugar and a lot of rum. Many tourists are surprised to find just how sweet Cuban drinks can be. Popular drinks include the Cuba Libre, El Presidente or a Ron Collins. Also created in Cuba are the Mojito and Daiquiri which are both made incredibly and cheaply throughout the country's bars.  One of the nice things about pretty much all of the drinks in Cuba is that the locals really take pride in them so no matter where you go they will be of high quality.

Taking Rum Home

You might enjoy the rum so much in Cuba that you want to take some of it home with you. Fortunately, you are allowed to bring back as much as you want as long as it will be for personal use. Prices are always much cheaper than what you'd see in the United States, so you can find similarly cheap prices at stores as at the airport's duty-free shop. Don't forget though to put your rum in a hard-sided suitcase and wrap each bottle in bubble wrap so you don't have to worry about them breaking.