Hershey Train Havana

... our penultimate day, we decided to escape Havana itself and head to the beach via the local electric train (nicknamed the Hershey Train). T his train was noted for its slowness and general rustic quality, so we were not surprised that after finding ...

... a big container of beer that you pour yourself, with ice down the centre to keep it chilled. Back to Havana We caught the Hershey train from Matanzas back to Havana at 11.30am (check the times as they are different to the book). The journey ...

... about 30 dollars per night. We travelled mostly by tourist bus.  We took two local trains:  the Hershey train from across the harbour in Havana to Matanzas, extremely slow and dilapidated, for me a highlight not to be missed (but please take ...