If the answer is no then it’s a pretty safe bet you have never been to Cuba. More to the point you have never been to Havana, since this is where you will find them.

Now you are probably asking what on earth a coco taxi is. The clue is in the word taxi of course, and to be honest we’re not entirely sure where the word coco comes from. But you won’t mind at all when you actually see one, because not only are they easy to spot and hail down, they are fun to ride in as well.

When you first see a coco taxi in Havana, you may be reminded of a hollowed out lemon. These amusing but highly appealing looking vehicles are like tricycles, with two wheels at the back and one at the front. They also have handlebars like a motorbike and the rider sits in the front and rides it just like a bike.

There is room for two people in the seat behind the rider, and you will largely be sheltered too, as the body is designed to come out and over the passengers and even the rider as well. The coco taxi is also bright yellow so it’s not hard to see at all.

Some people don’t like riding in them but to others there is nothing better. It is certainly an experience worth having at least once, and if you have been out and about exploring Havana all day, your feet will want a rest from walking anyway. If you are happy with the ride you will find yourself hailing one down throughout your time in Havana.

Much like the yellow cabs in New York and the black cabs of London, the coco taxis are a familiar sight on the streets of Havana in Cuba. They provide a cheap and easy way to get from A to B when your feet just can’t take any more, and so you can look forward to trying them out when you get there. A holiday in Havana doesn’t get much better than this!