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Havana
On first impressions, Havana can seem like a confusing jigsaw puzzle, but work out how to put the pieces together and a beautiful picture emerges.
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Budget Travel
Havana on a budget: how to stretch your money in the Cuban capital
Apr 14, 2023 • 8 Min read
Destination Practicalities
How to get around Havana, from vintage Chevys to bicycle rickshaws
Apr 13, 2023 • 7 Min read
From old American cars and bicycle rickshaws to articulated buses, here's our guide to navigating your way around the Cuban capital.
Destination Practicalities
Here's how to explore Havana’s best neighborhoods
Apr 12, 2023 • 7 Min read
Get to know Havana by diving into its neighborhoods. To find out what makes the city tick, visit at least three of the neighborhoods on our list.
Activities
The 7 best free things to do in Havana
Apr 9, 2023 • 5 Min read
Experiencing all the incredible things Havana has to offer doesn't have to empty your wallet. Here are the best free things to do in Cuba's capital city.
Destination Practicalities
20 things you need to know before you travel to Havana
Apr 7, 2023 • 10 Min read
For all its tropical charms, Havana isn’t the world’s most straightforward city. Here's what you need to know before you come to Cuba's colorful capital.
Public Transport
6 of the best day trips from Havana
Apr 6, 2023 • 7 Min read
With so many great options just a couple of hours away, Havana is the perfect base in Cuba for day trips filled with adventure.
Activities
The 12 best things to do in Havana
Mar 18, 2023 • 8 Min read
These 12 things to do in Havana prove that Cuba's colorful capital offers much more than just cocktails, classic cars and crumbling colonial buildings.
Destination Practicalities
The best times to visit Havana, Cuba
Jan 12, 2023 • 7 Min read
Cool, crowded January or quiet but stormy September? Here are the best times to visit Cuba's capital, Havana.
Art and Culture
The 8 best museums in Havana for art, history and cultural icons
Mar 12, 2022 • 7 Min read
Peek inside Havana’s multifarious museums, covering big names from Napoleon to Che Guevara and Hemingway.
Activities
Havana's 6 best beaches are closer to the city center than you think
Feb 27, 2022 • 6 Min read
Need a break from Havana’s urban clamor? Here are the best beaches that are just a short bus or taxi ride from Havana’s city center.
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