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Havana / Cuba

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The Malecón seafront avenue in Havana, Cuba, curving along the waterfront past weathered apartment blocks — Photo: Ezarate, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Author Ezarate (uploader, credited as own work) · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Havana, Cuba, for the best experience?Mid-December to mid-April — the dry half of Havana's year, with highs near 79°F (26°C) in January, nights around 65°F (18°C), and the Atlantic hurricane season safely…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Havana on a first visit?Walk the four original squares of the old city, then cross the harbor channel to the forts — together they are the two halves of the World Heritage property reference…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Havana, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Eat in the privately run paladares rather than state restaurants — they are the outlet most US travelers are using when they travel under OFAC's…

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