Category: Havana
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Getting to know the Havana International Fair
Official Website Dates: Nov 4 to Nov 8, 2019 The most important multidisciplinary trade fair in Cuba is the Havana International Fair (FIHAV). This is a weeklong event celebrated every year, to promote commercial products and services from Cuba to the world and to attract foreign inversion to the island. FIHAV has become one of […]
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How to eat cheap in Havana, Cuba
In Cuba, there is a big variety of places to eat, which can be extremely expensive, as well as surprisingly cheap. For low-budget traveler in Cuba, as well as people who simply want to experience Cuba from the point of view of the local people, the best option is street food. In Havana there are […]
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Where to stay in Havana
To visit Havana, the capital of Cuba, is considered a Wonder City of the World, and simply is a marvelous place. Many people who have already visited Cuba, return here again and again only to spend more time in the county’s capital, wander its streets and immerse themselves into the colonial atmosphere of Havana. However, […]
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5 top bars of Vedado, Havana
Havana has something for every taste: food, dancing, visiting marvellous museums and plazas, the warmth of the people or the rich culture are some of the highlights of this nearly 500 year old city. Amongst Havana neighbourhoods, Vedado stand out for its beautiful architecture, the busy ambience and the nocturnal activity of this area that […]
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ArtHaus Guide to the Havana Biennale
ArtHaus Havana is a beautiful colonial villa that houses the an independent artist residence. This is their outsiders guide to the Havana Biennale: independent artist events that are not included in the official programme. They are mostly in Spanish, but the language of art is universal. Everyone is welcome. Thursday 11 Abril: Expo: From a […]
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Best Tattoo and Body Art Studios in Havana
If you are going to get a tattoo done, getting it done in Havana is a good idea. The artists are highly talented and the prices are a lot less than in Europe or North America. This is despite the fact that running a tattoo studio in Cuba is hard: there is no such thing […]
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Coppelia: the legendary Cuban ice cream parlor
If you ever decide to take a tour around the Vedado district of Havana city, you will most probably notice the long lines that form on the corner of 23 and L. Both during weekends and weekdays, from early morning to late evening there are always people patiently waiting in endless queues. These are the […]
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How to get from Viñales to Havana
Havana is approximately a 2 hour drive from Viñales. Find out how to get there from Viñales. If you want to know how to get from Havana to Viñales click here. Viazul Private Taxi Colectivo taxi Colectivo Through Pinar Camiones through Pinar Price in CUC 12 per person 80 per vehicle 16-27 per person 6 […]
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Napoleon Museum in Havana
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am to 5pm Sunday from 9.30am to 12.30pm Price: 3 CUC for tourists / 3 CUP for localsAddress: Calle San Miguel n°1 15, Havana, Cuba The Napoleon Museum is located in the Vedado neighbourhood of Havana, next to the Univeristy of Havana. The museum is in a remarkable 1929 Florentine […]