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The pastel-hued buildings in Havana’s historic district are a photographer’s dream come true. Colors range from shades of yellow, orange, turquoise, and pink, creating opportunities for Instagram-worthy shots at every turn. Take a stroll along the Malecon, Havana’s iconic seafront boulevard, or check out local festivals such as the Havana Carnaval.
Burano, Italy
This tiny island in the Venetian Lagoon is famous for the colorful houses that line its canals. The houses are painted in a rainbow of colors, which, legend has it, started as a tradition for fishermen to easily find their way home on foggy days.
Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa
Bo-Kaap is a neighborhood located in the heart of Cape Town known for its brightly colored houses, a practice that began as an expression of freedom when the Malay people were freed from slavery. Colors include neon orange, red, pink, and more, and create a striking contrast against the backdrop of Table Mountain.
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The best time to visit Havana is between January and February. The Caribbean island has warm temperatures year-round, with the lows dropping to 65 F. Havana has just two seasons—wet and dry. The wet season is May to October and the dry season is November to April. Festivals happen all year, with Carnival happening in August.
How to Get Around
The best way to get around Havana is by foot as many of the popular attractions like Habana Vieja, El Malecón, and Museo de la Revolución are less than a mile apart. Taxis are another great option as are the vintage American automobiles. Stay away from buses or hitchhiking unless you speak fluent Spanish.
Where to Stay
Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana
This 5-star hotel in the heart of the city is within walking distance of Paseo de Martí which is the city’s main thoroughfare, Old Havana, and the Museum of Fine Arts. There’s a fitness center, spa, rooftop swimming pool, many bars, and two restaurants.
Iberostar Parque Central
Iberostar Parque Central, a 5-star hotel, is just steps away from the National Capitol Building, popular restaurants, and museums. The hotel is a work of art with a Spanish colonial-style exterior and a tropical interior. The hotel has a rooftop pool, two bars, and several restaurants. Enjoy live performances from Cuban musicians at the lobby bars while sipping on some drinks.
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
Hotel Nacional de Cuba, a 4.5-star hotel, stands at Malecón, and it opened all the way back in 1930. Over the years, it’s welcomed Frank Sinatra, Fred Astaire, and Winston Churchill. What sets it apart from others is its architecture and historic relics. There’s also a swimming pool, bars, and restaurants.
What to Do
El Malecón’
To Cubans, El Malecón’ is the heart of the city. It’s a five-mile-long boulevard that stretches along the water. Havana Bay is on one side and the edges of Old Havana, Vedado, and Central Havana are on the other. The boulevard is a meeting point for locals and tourists.
Old Havana
This gorgeous neighborhood is iconic to the world and it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site due to the area’s centuries-old architecture. Between the baroque and neoclassical designs and bright colors to the cobblestone-lined plazas, Old Havana is a beauty. Plus, the street entertainers and travelers from around the world are interesting to watch.
Museum of the Revolution
The best spot to learn about Cuba’s history is the Museum of the Revolution, which shows the life and times before the revolution and the events leading up to Fidel Castro’s uprising. There are tons of relics and artifacts including the blood-stained uniforms of the fallen from the Santiago de Cuba Moncada Barracks attack, bullet holes from an attempted assassination of Fulgencio Batista, and maps used for navigation during the war.
What to Eat
Ropa Vieja
This braised skirt steak simmered in a tomato sauce, green pepper, and sometimes onions. It’s served with loose white rice and fried plantains.
Moros Y Cristianos
Moros Y Cristianos are a classic and they consist of black beans stewed with white rice and then stuffed inside a pork shoulder marinated with sour orange, garlic, and oregano.
Tostones
These twice-fried plantains are usually smashed and fried into cakes and then deep-fried. Tostones make amazing side dishes and comfort food.
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]]>Located only a kilometer away from the city’s most populated neighborhood Centro Habana, this narrow two-block long alley is one of Havana’s most colorful spots. The Cuban artist Salvador Gonzáles Escalona started decorating it during the 90s and transformed it into one of the city’s quirkiest attractions.
(@hiphavana)Callejon de Hamel is now covered with brightly-colored paintings, murals, sculptures, and objects, attracting tourists from all around the world. It’s the best place to explore Havana’s Afro-Cuban heritage, especially through art and music.
The colorful walls that cover each corner of Callejon de Hamel are a beautiful backdrop for photos, but that’s not the only reason why tourists and locals alike love this place. Rumba musicians and dancers are a mainstay on this street, and Sundays are the best time to visit it because of afternoon rumba sessions.
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: @desbelleschoses #Kempinski #KEMPINSKIDISCOVERY #DiscoveryLoyalty #KempinskiHavana #Havana #LaHabana #Cuba #luxurytravel Don't forget to tag your images with @kempinski for a chance to be featured on our social media accounts.This is actually the first luxury hotel to ever open in Havana, and it’s located in the very heart of this beautiful city. The building that houses the hotel first opened its doors to the public in 1917, and it served as the first European-style shopping arcade in Cuba back in the day.
Those days are long gone since the building undergone a complete renovation before becoming Havana’s most luxurious hotel. If you’re lucky enough to spend a night, you’ll be surrounded by the most stunning historical buildings of this vibrant city.
Havana’s Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski features a total of 246 luxurious rooms, including 50 suites. Staying in one of them will set you back by between $440 and $2.485 a night, but it’s certainly an experience you’ll never forget.
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]]>Here’s why almost everyone loves Cuba with a fiery passion.
Beach Heaven
To put it simply, beaches in Cuba are the ones that pop on in your head when you think ‘Caribbean’. They are endless, white, sandy and the water is blue and crystal clear.
Music everywhere!
Whether you are in Havana or relaxing on the island beaches, in Cuba you will hear music wherever you go! Cubans live their lives in the rhythm of salsa, timba, and reggaeton.
… @ozlemokur @robertonvanvan @timbalaye_rumbacubana @salsacommunity @socialdancetv @ballandolatino #robertonvavan #timbalaye #victorgonzalez #timbaenpareja #salsacubana #salsacasino #timbasocial #baileenpareja #bailesocial #salsacommunity #musicaytambores #victoryozlemThe magical Old Havana
If there is one word to describe Havana, it would be – magical. With its colorful historic buildings and classic cars, when you get to Havana, you will feel as if you’ve traveled back in time. Add to that the everyday street parties, as well as the vibrant music culture, and you’ll come to the conclusion that you are in one of the most exciting and romantic cities in the Caribbean.
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]]>If so, there are plenty of cities throughout the world which are renowned for their coffee cultures. These are our picks for the top cities than any coffee lover must travel to.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna has a crazy coffee shop culture. The residents of this city are wild for going out to have a cup of joe with their friends. So much so, in fact, that the city’s coffee culture has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage good.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia is the home of some of the world’s best coffee plantations. In the country’s capital city of Addis Ababa, you can find dozens of coffee shops that exquisitely prepare cups of Ethiopian coffee.
Havana, Cuba
Ever had a Cuban coffee? If not, book the next flight you can to visit the capital of Cuba. Here, coffee is served very strong and very sweet. You’ll love it as you sip it under the shade of a palm tree.
Portland, Oregon, United States
The United States’ coffee capital has to be this sleepy Pacific Nothwestern city. Here, artisan coffee roasters brew and serve coffee to the sleepy masses. This city is coffee creativity at its best.
#PDXEATS #downtownPDX Photo: @naooh.lalaGrab your passport and get ready to drink some of the best coffee of your life!
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]]>Havana is the capital city of the famous island of Cuba. For years inaccessible to many, now once again it opens its doors for the world, and there is a lot to be seen!
The city offers the visitor a tremendous amount of places that should be visited and seen, we will just go through the most important because all of Havana’s beauties can’t be listed in just one article.
First, the traveler should visit the Museum of the Revolution and the Capitol Building as centers of the Cuban state. Of course when in Havana the visitor has the opportunity to visit a real-life cigar factory and the Havana Club Rum factory too, as two of the most famous products that Cuba offers to the world.
Generally, Havana is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, it has beautiful squares and streets that you can walk while enjoying the magnificent architecture. It has great views that immerse you fully but it also has amazing restaurants and bars where you can enjoy wonderful food and cocktails.
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