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Cuban Art Factory from factory in ruin to 100 best places in the world

The Cuban Art Factory has passed in just over five years of being a small experiment in a dilapidated industrial building to be according to the prestigious Time magazine among the 100 best places in...

What to do in Havana?

The main cultural center of the country, offers a wide variety of entertainment from museums, palaces, public squares, churches, fortresses, musical festivals and is host to several...

Cuban Currency and Travel Tips

In Cuba, cash is king and credit/debit cards simply won't work. There are two currencies: Cuban Peso Nacional (CUP) for locals and Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) for foreigners. CUP...

Transportation from Havana Airport (HAV) to Downtown Havana

Taxis are always available from the taxi ranks in front of all the terminal buildings. A taxi ride from the airport to downtown Havana takes approximately 20-30 minutes and the cost is...

Discover a Havana tradition that tells us the time

Every night, exactly at 9:00 p.m. local time, the thunderous shot of a cannon is heard in Havana, Capital of Cuba. Residents know that the 9:00 Cannon sounded and visitors wonder why. This...

The Malecón is the largest recreational space in Havana

The Malecon is perhaps the most universal symbol of Havana, a wonderful city with a history of five centuries. With an extension of 8 km, two historical constructions delimit it, to the west the...