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The skyline of downtown Havana. Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

Dec 5, 20254 min read

The Best Times to Visit Havana

A sandy beach with a handul of huts and several palm trees on a sunny day.

Dec 3, 20256 min read

Havana's 6 Best Beaches

High-angle view of Old Havana on a sunny day

Aug 3, 20259 min read

12 of the Best Things to Do in Havana

Meticulously restored vintage American cars are just one way to navigate Havana © Daniel Gonzalez / Stocksy

Jan 18, 20247 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Around Havana

Experience more of Cuba on a day trip from Havana © FG Trade Latin / Getty Images

Jan 9, 20248 min read

Top 6 Day Trips from Heavenly Havana

You can soak up the atmosphere of Havana's 7-mile-long Malecón promenade for free © xavierarnau / Getty Images

Jan 9, 20245 min read

The 7 Best Free Things to Do in Havana

Make the most out of your time in Havana with this guide to planning, etiquette and safety © JulieanneBirch / Getty Images

Jan 7, 202410 min read

20 Things You Should Know Before Traveling to Havana, Cuba

Peak season in Havana runs from November to March, so book in other seasons for a more budget-friendly trip © EF Volart / Getty Images

Jan 6, 20248 min read

How to Visit Havana on a Budget

Getting to the heart of Havana's neighborhoods will take you past everything from faded 1950s glamor to late-night salsa sessions © xavierarnau / Getty Images

Jan 5, 20247 min read

Here's How to Explore Havana’s Best Neighborhoods

Find the best things to do as a family in Cuba's capital with this guide to Havana with kids © ferrantraite / Getty Images

Dec 19, 20236 min read

13 of the Best Things to Do in Havana with Kids

Painted ceiling inside the Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion), which is housed in the former Presidential Palace.

Mar 12, 20228 min read

The 8 Best Museums in Havana for Art, History and Cultural Icons

The dome of El Capitolio stands above trees and vintage cars

Feb 12, 20228 min read

Havana's Public Parks Offer a Taste of the Real Cuba

La Havana / Cuba July 2018 Clandestina is a one of the city's trendy boutiques that opened up in the last decade.., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-07-11T18:16:40.000Z, User: FergalCo, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Pocket Havana 3, other: Fergal Condon

May 29, 20194 min read

Shopping Local in Havana: The City's Best Boutiques

Colorful houses in Havana ©Bastian Linder/500px

Mar 26, 20183 min read

Havana Shows Off Its Sporty Side

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