Havana bike-taxis

Reviews >> Cuban Traditions and Customs

They emerged on the streets of my city in those rough years of the 90´s, and to some extent they…

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Baseball, food and beer: Kasalta Sports Cafe

Where to Eat >> Restaurants

I confess, it had been a long time since I last visited this place, but with the intentions of staying…

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El Templete Restaurant

Where to Eat >> Restaurants

One of the most quoted and frequented restaurants in Havana is El Templete. Located on San Pedro Street in Old…

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The Havana neighborhood Colón

Reviews >> Places

It´s possible that many of the visitors circulating the Colón neighborhood don´t know that they´re going through one of the…

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Saint Lazarus and his Witch Doctor in Havana

Reviews >> Cuban Traditions and Customs

Contenido disponible en Español I think that any human being suffering from a health problem that regular medicine cannot…

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Mayda Limonta: The Black Pearl of Cuba

Reviews >> Personalities

This content is also available in: Spanish The artistic career of this young and beautiful artist full of enthusiasm…

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Slang and Cuban idioms

Reviews >> Cuban Traditions and Customs

Like almost everyone on this planet, in addition to sayings, those born on the island frequently use (in…

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Pogolotti: Cuba´s first working class neighborhood

Reviews >> Places

Cuba has many populated neighborhoods, but there´s one that has something special, Pogolotti, Cuba´s first working-class neighborhood.

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Grand Valley State Lakers GVSU will play in Cuba

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Contenido disponible en Español The North American University of Grand Valley (Grand Valley State Lakers GVSU) baseball…

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Abakuás Heros in Cuba

Reviews >> Cuban Traditions and Customs

Contenido disponible en Español Since November 27th 2006 a group of Havanans are paying tribute to five black young…

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Tourism in Cuba

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Contenido disponible en Español From the news that systematically get published by the National Statistics Office (ONE),…

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The Piano Bar Café Jade

Where to Drink >> Bars and Pubs

Contenido disponible en Español Café Jade, a novel piano bar in the capital's china town,…

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Alberto Yarini: myth and reality

Reviews >> Personalities

More than a century after his death, he is still one of Havana´s most famous, a figure of controversy, admiration,…

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Rosita Fornés: "Cuba´s Rose"

Reviews >> Personalities

In art, it is difficult to find an exponent that requires everything necessary to be a "star." Only someone like…

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Piano Bar El Diablo Tun Tun

Saturday, 24 April 2010 23:48 Written by L.Calvo

"El Diablo Tun Tun", piano bar and pub

This establishment is part of the Casa de la Musica in Miramar, on the top floor and accesible by a steep ladder. It’s a great place to grab a drink, listen to live music and dance (as long as the place isn’t packed with people). There are also local DJs who sometimes spin here, and they’re always appreciated by local and international visitors.

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The Casa del Habano in Miramar: a very attractive complex

Sunday, 28 March 2010 23:06 Written by L.Calvo

Casa del Habano

Where else but in Havana could you find the highest number of stores where you can buy Cuban cigars, of every brand and make imaginable?

There are over 30 locations to buy cigars in Havana, but I’d like to speak to you about a certain shopping center, because after all, who said good food and good cigars don’t go together?

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Hotel Sevilla and the Roof Garden Restaurant

Saturday, 06 February 2010 20:00 Written by L.Calvo

Roof Garden Restaurant, Hotel Sevilla, Havana City, Cuba

Considered by Experts to be one of the best restaurants in Havana, the Hotel Sevilla’s Roof Garden is another place that has a lot of history.

The Hotel Sevilla was the first luxury hotel on the island, and opened on March 22nd, 1908, and quickly became one of the favorite spots in Cuba, due to its architecture, decor, and the excellent service.

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The 9:00 cannon, a Havana tradition.

Wednesday, 02 March 2011 10:10 Written by L.Calvo

Cannon shots ceremony, Havana, Cuba.

Beginning at the end of the 17th century, Havana residents got used to hearing two cannon shots that would become part of their daily activities: the first rang out at 4:30 in the morning, and the other at 8:00 at night. The shots served as a reminder of the opening and closing of the bay and the doors to the city walls.

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The unique vision of the Sex Machine production company

Sunday, 15 August 2010 09:00 Written by L.Calvo

Monte Rouge

I previously looked at the factors contributing to the current state of independent Cuban cinema, which include the growing use of digital technology, as well as the need to skirt the official censorship of the industry.

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Visions of the Cosmos at the Planetarium

Saturday, 27 March 2010 16:49 Written by L.Calvo

Old Havana Planetarium

The Havana Planetarium has just opened its doors, and it’s an attractive cultural center for the spread of knowledge of astronomy, the new field of exobiology, mathematics and physics. The planetarium is housed in a former theater, and has four stories: first is the Hall of the Universe, the Space Theater, the Cosmic Passage and the Gallery of the Scales.

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Cabaret Turquino

Saturday, 27 March 2010 20:21 Written by L.Calvo

Cabaret Turquino

The highest peak in Havana is called Pico Turquino and is part of the Sierra Maestra mountain range, in the southwest corner of the island. This is why the summit of Cuban cabaret is called the Cabaret Turquino. It is located on the top floor of one of the tallest buildings in the city: the Hotel Habana Libre Tryp. The views are spectacular.

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For nature lovers

Thursday, 13 May 2010 16:05 Written by L.Calvo

Orchids, plants that only thrive in very special conditions.

If you consider yourself a nature lover, you should head to the Havana Botanical Garden, considered one of the biggest in the world; it is located 25 kilometers south of the city, near the EXPO CUBA fairgrounds. There you can learn about 4,000 plant varieties, and over 145,000 seed varieties, planted over 600 hectares. There are over 500 orchid species, and over 100 cactus species as well.

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Cabaret Las Vegas

Friday, 06 January 2012 00:00 Written by L.Calvo

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Cabaret Las Vegas

This has always been one of the favorite establishments of Havana natives, because of its recreation opportunities and agreeable ambience. It benefited recently from a capital renovation, and also a modification of its services, such as now offering daytime hours.

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