What is a “barbacoa”?
A. The huts built by the Native Indians of Cuba, the Tainos, had two levels, an upper and a lower level. Because of over- crowding and an absence of living space, Cubans today have similarly created loft spaces in their apartments by putting in a second level. In many instances this conversion does not work because the ceilings were not high enough. Nevertheless, the scarcity of usable space makes it a practical matter for a Cuban to turn his/her apartment into a barbacoa.
