Near gate check-in at T1, Souvenir Shop is your last quick stop for Cuban gifts before security.
This small Souvenir Shop sits landside in SNU’s single-terminal T1, between the main check-in desks and the stairway up to departures. It focuses on grab-and-go items that pack easily into hand luggage: keyrings under 5 USD, simple t‑shirts with Santa Clara or Che motifs, and basic fridge magnets. Stock is limited compared with Havana (HAV), so treat this more as a top‑up stop than your main shopping run.
You’ll see shelves of boxed rum and coffee with prices generally higher than in town by 15–25%. Expect brands like Havana Club and Cubita, but fewer label options than in city shops. Payment usually works in major cards and euros; bring some cash as terminals can be offline, especially when several flights depart close together in the late morning wave.
Cigars are sold in small packs and singles, not the deep humidor selection you’d find in Havana’s Partagás factory. Check for official holograms and sealed boxes if you care about authenticity, and remember many countries cap tobacco imports at 25–50 cigars per person. Snacks are minimal: a few packaged sweets and local chocolates around 2–3 USD equivalent, so don’t rely on this place for a full inflight picnic.
Practical tip: shop here before heading upstairs to security at T1, as options airside at Santa Clara can shrink to just one or two small kiosks, especially on quieter afternoon departures.