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Havana boatpast
On Monday, May 6 a flotilla of power and sailboats cruised along Havana’s waterfront in a celebration of the city’s 500th anniversary....
JetBlue adds flight from Boston to Havana
A JetBlue flight from Boston landed in Havana on Saturday, November 10. the U.S. airline has expanded its routes to Cuba despite... Read more
Two new boutique hotels on the Old Havana block
There has been a remarkable wave of entrepreneurial spirit seeping through the streets of Havana in recent years. From the explosion of... Read more
Havana photo tours with “a friend”
Top photo – Cory Lynn Tucker Amanda Bjorn loves Cuba. I mean, Amanda Bjorn really loves Cuba. In fact, she loves Cuba so much that... Read more
Cojimar’s Camila Cabella’s “Havana” hits Number One
Camila Cabello is single-handedly putting the word “Havana” on practically everyone’s lips (while swaying their hips). With her infectious Top 10 hit... Read more
Havana – the Irma Aftermath
Havana is far from recovered from the devastating hurricane, but things have calmed down. Here are photos taken yesterday Read more
Cuba picks up the pieces after Hurricane Irma
In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma the images flowing out of Havana have been shocking. Habaneros wading through main streets near the... Read more
Five Star Grandeur – Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski
Oh la la ! The grand opening of Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski did not disappoint. Havana’s first genuine five-star hotel since... Read more
La Zorra y el Cuervo serves up Havana jazz
I was not a hipster chasing Billie Holiday between Harlem jazz clubs in the 1940s but, if I had been, I am... Read more
The Church of Regla, Across the Bay from Old Havana
Every time I’m in Cuba at Easter time, I religiously visit our parish church in Regla. Of all the things somebody from... Read more
Head to Club Habana for some beach time
At least once per trip to Havana I get a hankering for some pool time or a little beach action. After all,... Read more
The Clandestina Guide to Havana
Idania del Rió and Leire Fernández run one of the trendiest boutiques in Havana, called Clandestina. Launched shortly after the Cuban government... Read more
Head to Helad’oro for Delicious Ice Cream
These days Havana is a city that is filled with magical and delicious surprises. Turn down one street and you will stumble... Read more
The best gay friendly places in Havana (2017)
There are no huge gay discos, pubs, saunas, or cruising nightclubs in Cuba. Neither gay magazines, newspaper, of new reports that would... Read more
Jaimanitas: a Havana fishing town with a famous chef and a legendary artist
Jaimanitas is one of my favourite neighbourhoods in all of Havana. Over the course of my travels to Havana I have met... Read more
The New Regla Boat Terminal in Havana
The new modern port terminal of the “Lanchita de Regla” (Regla boat), which crosses Havana Bay to the towns of Regla and... Read more
Calle Aguilar – come for a haircut, stay for a whole lot more
Once something of a desolate part of Havana, the northerly end of Calle Aguiar toward the Malecon is suddenly one of the... Read more
Cris-Cris: Havana’s only Lingerie Boutique
Recently Havana has become a dining/shopping city – quite surprising considering the condition of its buildings and economy. Perhaps it’s the exploding... Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits Havana
Justin Trudeau visits Havana 40 years after his father Pierre Elliot Trudeau’s historic state visit in 1976 Read more
“Cuba beyond the Beach: Stories of life in Havana”
Cuba Beyond The Beach: Stories of Life In Havana By Karen Dubinsky Published 2016 by Between The Lines, $24.95 CAD A book... Read more
Memories of Havana’s Mella Theatre
Because of my age, I wasn’t able to attend the worldwide premiere of the play El Circulo de Tiza Caucasiano (“Der kaukasische... Read more
Introducing Dandy’s Cafe at Brasil and Villegas
Inside the Dandy, one of the city's best lattes in the city is being prepared Read more
O’Reilly 304 and El Del Frente: Two new Old Havana Hot Spots
both are on the same street, O'Reilly, in Old Havana Read more
Lamparilla 361: A foodie’s beacon of light
One of Havana’s newest and brightest stars on its exploding culinary scene is the suitably named Lamparilla 361, which directly translated means... Read more
Trendy shopping at Clandestina
Up to now, Havana has not exactly been a shopaholic’s dream. Sure you can head to Plaza Veija and pick up last season’s... Read more
A photographer’s view of Havana
VisitCuba is proud to present another set of photographs from Cuba. Each time we receive a new album of photos, we get... Read more
“La Habana” is the Name of Iberia’s Newest Airbus A330-200
Spanish airline Iberia has named its third new A330-200 for the Cuban capital city, Havana. The naming of “La Habana”, registered as EC-MJT,... Read more
first U.S. cruise ship sails to Havana
Hundreds of tourists and a handful of emotional Cuban-Americans arrived on the first U.S. cruise ship to sail to Havana in decades... Read more
A.J. ’s Essential Havana 2016 Watering Hole List
It is really difficult to quench one’s thirst in Havana. After all, there is one great spot after another and, what the... Read more
A Whirlwind Vlog tour of Cuba
We are just back from our beautiful trip to Cuba, the largest and more interesting of the Caribbean islands. We have been travelling... Read more
Havana’s Top Juice Bar – He Rikera
A photo essay In the heat of the Havana day I immediately head for my favorite, lowest cost refreshment, He Rikera... Read more
Walk La Rampa – Havana’s other downtown
Most visitors to Havana very quickly find their way to Parque Centrale and the surrounding area, traditionally the downtown of this bustling... Read more
Habanarte 2015: the whole art at once
For the second time, art fair Habanarte will take place in Havana, between September 3rd and 13th. Read more
LGBT Establishments in Havana Booming
The Cuban government’s economic restructuring policies have in part afforded the population opportunities to secure licenses for businesses aimed at a... Read more
Havana Biennial 2015: Art beyond the gallery
Once again, Havana will be nothing less than a grand stage for Art. A cultural journey like no other is about to... Read more
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the International Day of Poetry – Havana celebrates all over
Poetry can be a natural condition in Cuba, an island with a rich cultural life and a profound literature. That’s why the... Read more
New York to Havana – now you can fly direct
Cuba Travel Services, a US authorized carrier service provider with offices in California and Florida, is offering direct flights from New York’s JFK Airport... Read more
Cuba waits for the Pope Francisco
Pope Francisco will be very soon be the third Pontiff in to Cuba and Havana city is getting ready for the... Read more
Exploring Havana’s Hotel Comodoro
Planning a recent trip to Havana from Montreal, I targeted hotels in the Miramar district of the city. The purpose of my... Read more
The 17th Annual Habanos Festival gets Smoking
The 17th Annual Habanos Festival kicked off Monday with a welcoming cocktail at the newly renovated Antiguo Almacen del Tobaco y la... Read more
Today’s Secret bar: Art Pub on Brasil
Tucked quite away from the heavy traffic tourist areas the Art Pub is an authentic reflection of the new restaurant scene in Havana Read more
La Marca – brave new Havana Ink
Brand new to Havana is a one-of-a-kind tattoo art workshop, La Marca. Some of Cuba’s busiest, most creative graphic artists have taken... Read more
Buddy Bears frolic in Havana
The United Buddy Bears are presented on the square Plaza San Francisco de Asis in the centre of Havana from until March... Read more
Havana’s Top 7 Streets
Obispo runs right through Old Havana from the harbour to Parque Centrale and is traditional main shopping and bar street. Read more
Five reasons I like the Hotel Tropicoco
Since I stayed in the Tropicoco a few years ago I have learned a lot about the world of Cuban hotels. Among... Read more
The Hotel NH Capri La Habana combines 50’s notoriety with the modern
In a city where so many buildings are absolutely frozen in time, many showing signs of wear around the edges, there is... Read more
Believe the propaganda. Nazdarovie! is great!
one of today’s hottest new restaurants in Havana serves up Russian cuisine. Located right on the Malecon Read more
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Pining for Pollo
Every trip to Havana includes at least one trip to the Hotel Inglaterra’s outdoor terrace for a cerveza, or two, enjoyed whilst... Read more
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Cojimar: Hemingway lunched here
Hemingway certainly is claimed by a very large number of the establishments in Cuba. Read more
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The best gay friendly places in Havana
Humboldt 52 Opened in May 2013, the hot staff, comfortable setting, and welcoming vibe at this, Havana’s first full-time, openly-gay bar, make... Read more
One of Havana’s oldest paladares – La Casa
Opened as one of the first private restaurants in the country, La Casa has been serving since August 3rd, 1995. Read more
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Cuban communal taxis – the almendrone is a delightful way to get around
Over the years, Cubans have found many solutions to the shortage of vehicles and the Cuban taxi. Known as maquinas meaning machines or almendrones, which means almond they are also referred to as community taxis. Read more
3 Days in Havana – a partial film review
Film critics have been slow to warm to the recently released 3 Days in Havana. However, this reception should not discourage Cubaphiles... Read more
Fishermen, more than just an illusion
Many of these individuals fish as a way to deal with solitude, frustrations and in order to feel like a hero when they feel the fishes’ mouths tugging at the hook and the fishing line tests their skills. Read more
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A quick guide to my Havana
I had been to Cuba several times but always to get away from winter and enjoy the beautiful sands of the beaches.You'll love walking in Havana, Cuba's capital and the biggest city in the Caribbean Read more
Los Domadores de Cuba in the World Boxing Series
The entry of Cuban boxers into the World Boxing Series represents a significant change in sporting policy in Cuba and has had... Read more
Life in the slow lane – dining at Opera
At a new paladar in Havana called Opera, diners get to return to a slower time and enjoy meals that capture the slow life/slow food movement. The atmosphere, the food and the ambience combine to create a very gracious experience. Read more
Bianchini – great French baking comes to Havana
So how did French-style croissants turn up in Havana? Katia grew up in Cuba, the child of European parents. Read more
Hemingway in Cojímar
Early in autumn of this year, I returned to the legendary fishing village of Cojímar, just a few kilometres east of Havana.... Read more
Milan Lounge Club – Havana’s hot new cuisine destination
It’s time to wake up to the new breed of Havana restaurant, the fabulous paladar. Read more
Hitting the beach in Havana – right downtown!
When it comes to beach blanket time, Havana doesn’t supply the beautiful sands of Verader or Holguin. In fact, within the city... Read more
Visiting two of Havana’s synagogues
the Jewish community in Cuba is still very much alive as a vibrant part of the country Read more
It’s cocktail hour (again) at Sloppy Joe’s Bar
Sloppy Joe’s Bar Ánimas, esq. Zulueta La Habana Vieja, CP: 10100 Ciudad de La Habana, Cuba Tel: +(537) 866 7157 Restoration After... Read more
Carlos Díaz’s Teatro El Público for the public
Carlos Diaz, the renowned director of the Teatro El Público theater company wanted to be an actor since he was a child. Read more
Peggy Blair writes mysteries set in Havana
You’re a former Canadian Crown prosecutor who has now turned her hand to writing crime fiction. What inspired you to do your first novel set in Havana? Read more
The Havana Beaches
Friendly debates between my sweetie and I, when we agree to travel to Cuba, generally boil down to “I want go to... Read more
Jazz at La Zorra y El Cuervo
Many of the jazz world’s biggest names have played there since it became a jazz destination in the late 1990s. Read more
Strolling the 7 top bars of Obispo
The heart of casual cocktailing in Old Havana runs right down Obispo, the main shopping street of the historic area. From Parque... Read more
Samurai in Havana for the week of the rising sun
A crowd of Japanese looking people marching down the old streets of Havana Read more
34th International New Latin American Film Festival 2012
As always, Argentinean, Brazilian, Mexican and Cuban films aroused the greatest interest; however, Chilean cinema began to gradually take the place of the traditional favorites Read more
Paladar Vistamar – splendor by the Straits
a stunning setting that offers both an uninterupted view of the ocean and an infinity pool. Read more
Hotel Raquel – historic, glamorous, unique and serving Jewish food!
this historic hotel continues to capture the Jewish cuisine and tone that it had over the years Read more
Top 10 New Private Restaurants (Paladares) in Havana
1 Le Chansonier Calle J No. 257, entre Liena y 15, Vedado, Cuba 10400, +53 78321576 le.chansonnier.restaurant@gmail.com Hector Higueras re-opened Le Chansonier... Read more
El Lucero: A new historical resto in Habana Vieja
Now this is what you head to Havana for! The newly restored Café El Lucero captures both the old and new Havana... Read more
Vagón Mambí: once the elegant presidential train
At the end of Calle Brasil, east of Plaza Vieja in Old Havana, close to the edge of the harbour is an... Read more
Havana Poseurs
Walking through Old Havana is a photographer’s dream. Read more
Havana’s Chinatown – Barrio Chino de La Habana
In the bustling heart of of Centro Habana, just west of Galiano not far from Central Parque, you encounter what seems completely... Read more
Papito – come for a haircut, stay for a bright new Havana!
Everything about the Artecorte Salon in Habana Vieja is not what you might expect. Not only is the salon a super-stylish haircutting place plus... Read more
Hostal El Cañonazo
Communidad Morro-Cabana Casa 27 Habana del Este Just across the harbour from Old Havana, you arrive near La Punta Fortress known as... Read more
Enjoy the Havana bars that Hemingway loved
The Floridita and La Bodeguita del Medio are two bars in Old Havana where Hemingway whiled away the days and evenings during... Read more
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Take me out to the ball game, Habana style
The fact that Cubans love their baseball is legendary. Wait until you see a baseball game at the Estadio Latinamericano! Read more
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Pilgrimage to San Lazaro in Rincón
In mid-December, come rain or shine or cold weather, the largest religious pilgrimage in Cuba takes place in celebration of the Catholic feast of St. Lazarus. Read more
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The Rio Mar Restaurant – a waterfront pleasure
Rio Mar Restaurant's stunning terrace overlooks where the Rio Almendares flows into the sea Read more
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Hotel Nacional: Encapsulating a nation’s history
The Hotel Nacional is probably Cuba's most famous hotel Read more
Le Garage where Johnny Rockets hits the road, Havana style
Le Garage is where Johnny Rockets hits the road, Havana-style in Miramar with a brand new burger joint. Read more
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Bare naked ladies at The Havana Biennial Art Exhibition
100 bare naked ladies but the parade down Prado of naked bodies painted by artist Manuel Mendive was a great way to kick off Havana’s 11th Art Biennale Read more
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The Havana Book Fair
The 2012 International Book Fair presented over 2,000 titles, 840 of which were new. The attendance was estimated at more than 2.5 million people who bought almost 1.5 million books in 25 days. Read more
The Maqueta de la Havana – The ultimate model
A team of nine designers, model makers and architects worked for eleven years to build a detailed model of the Cuban capital Read more
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Theatre Under the Street
The show was truly incredible - powerful, creative, and real. The actors worked extremely hard. It was the intense and superb acting combined with great story telling, and extreme creativity of inventing sets with simple wooden crates Read more
Casa Miglis – Havana’s first Swedish-Cuban cuisine
Casa Miglis opened its doors to the general public on Valentine’s night 2012. This is Cuba’s first Swedish-Cuban venture and from the... Read more
La Guarida – A Place to Impress
From my book, Visit Cuba knew I have a great affection for Havana and asked me to report on a restaurant where... Read more
Following Chen’s footsteps – walking tours of Havana
On page 169 of My Seductive Cuba, author Chen Lizra introduces six walking tours that are a great way to meet, or... Read more
Churros in Old Havana
Old Havana is a series of narrow streets that are the focus of urban tourism in the capital for tourists and Cubans... Read more
Pop-up party on Santa Maria Beach
For the people of Havana, a day at the beach is every bit as inviting as it is for tourists. Havana is... Read more
International Dog Show in Havana
It’s 10:00 am, Thursday, November 10, 2011. There’s a lively atmosphere at the Eduardo Saborit Sports Complex (former Dog-Track of Havana). Owners... Read more
The Rafael Trejo Boxing Gym, Old Havana
Nestled within one of Old Havana’s crumbling neighborhoods, off the traditional turistas stroll, lies the “Rafael Trejo” Gimnasio al Aire Libre, an open air training facility for local boxing enthusiasts. Read more
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My Seductive Cuba – A unique book about Cuba
If you are contemplating a tour to Cuba that includes a very up close encounter with Cuban culture, this is a book that will whisk you there in the most engaging way. Read more
16 of the Best Vintage Cuban Movies
1. Death of a Bureaucrat Tomás Gutiérrez Alea (1966) This black comedy that lashes out against institutionalized bureaucracy tells the story of... Read more
All Jazzed up: The Havana International Jazz Festival
Havana is music. From first thing in the morning till last thing at night it pours out of houses, bars and cafes,... Read more
Havana’s Renaissance
The restoration of Old Havana is internationally acclaimed as one of the world’s most innovative and exciting projects of urban renaissance. The... Read more
Cigar smoking Havana: A visitors’ guide
One of the recent accomplishments of the Cuban cigar industry has been the release of a large selection of shorter cigars of exemplary quality of which the best include Hoyo de Monterey Petit Robusto, Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill, and my recommendation, the Montecristo Petit Edmundo. Read more
As cool as a Cuban fridge —The Havana Art Biennial
What have you got in your fridge, right now? Prosciutto, black olives, clotted cream, Dom Pérignon? A green-furred can of something that... Read more
