In Spanish “piscolabis” means “snack.” What you’ll find once you set foot inside Piscolabis in Old Havana (Habana Vieja) is that it’s also synonymous with a one stop shop composed of a wonderful boutique bazaar and a cute coffee shop all rolled into one.

 

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You know what goes great with the Cuban coffee at Piscolabis in Old Havana? Lovely handmade Cuban beaded necklaces.

 

Piscolabis is bite sized shop filled with versatile pieces all created by Cuban artisans. Piscolabis is a stone’s throw away from Plaza de la Catedral, Taller Experimental de Gráfica and Galeria Victor Manuel (which has stunning artwork by Cuban artist Liudmila López Domínguez).

 

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The Real Deal – Unlike the Poorly Made Cuban Shirts You’ll Find in Stalls Along Havana’s Crowded Obispo Street, the Guayaberas at Piscolabis are Beautifully Made

 

Piscolabis also carries fashionable hand embroidered guayaberas in a wide range of color combinations. Guayaberas are traditional Cuban shirts with rows of vertical pleats or other forms of embellishment. In many ways they’re a bit like the little black dress or the Hawaiian shirt of the Caribbean. Since Guayaberas are often made out of lightweight fabric, they can be worn casually or dressed up. In fact, Guayaberas are often referred to as “wedding shirts.”

 

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Gear Head – Cuba’s Piscolabis Has a Nice Selection of Upcycled Jewelry

 

You’ll also find throw pillows, sculptures, woven bags, jewelry, ceramics and even upcycled lamps made from clothespins at Piscolabis in Old Havana (Habana Vieja).

 

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Pinch Me – A Fun Cuban Made Desk Lamp at Piscolabis in Old Havana (Habana Vieja)

 

One of the crafty items Piscolabis carries are beautifully hand painted wooden containers that are made for tea bags. The boxes are made out of reclaimed wood and then local artists decorate them by hand.

 

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Celebri-Tea – Pretty Painted Tea Boxes at Piscolabis in Cuba

 

Wandering around Piscolabis’ well curated store is enough to make you feel as though you’ve shopped and are ready to drop.

 

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Party Animals- Pocket-Sized Critters on Display at Piscolabis in Old Havana (Habana Vieja)

 

Thankfully Piscolabis offers a cozy little cafe that serves Cuban coffee as well as juices, tropical fruit smoothies and snacks.

 

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Think Outside the Box – Gifts and Original Souvenirs at Piscolabis in Cuba

 

You’ll be back in tip top shopping shape and ready to load up with even more souvenirs for folks back home after a pit stop at the Piscolabis cafe.

 

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Piscolabis in Old Havana (Habana Vieja), Cuba

 

Piscolabis
San Ignacio #75 (Near Callejón del Chorro and O’Relly)
Old Havana (Habana Vieja), Cuba
Hours: Open Every Day From 9:30am to 7:30pm
Phone: +53 58433219
Email: info@piscolabishabana.com
Pricing (All in Cuban Covertible Pesos or CUC): Wooden Tealight Candle Holders 6.00, Lamps 43.00, Necklaces 50.00