In the city of Havana, a very old form of art is transforming Cuba’s modern urban landscape. Uninteresting buildings have become vast canvases and whole neighbourhoods have become art galleries for the rising number or artists chronicling this magnificent city.
Experiencing Havana like a future king or queen is not only possible, but totally doable. As this post illustrates, there are many ways to follow in the footsteps of royals like Prince Charles and Camilla when they toured Havana in March 2019. From enjoying a guided walk in Old Havana to sampling local cuisine and soaking in the city’s cultural highlights, this is a guide to touring the Cuban capital like a royal.
It’s no secret to anyone that Havana’s fast becoming one of the coolest holiday destinations not just in the Caribbean, but in all of Latin America. Part of its spellbinding allure is its amazing culture and multi-layered identity present everywhere you go. Here we list 5 of the coolest places and hang out spots in which to soak up culture and history whilst enjoying tasty bites and tempting libations.
Moving to the sounds of salsa, mambo, Latin jazz and afro beats, Havana bursts with culture in every imaginable way. The music and dancing are only the beginning as every corner in the city has a story to tell and nostalgia lives on in Havana like nowhere else in the world.
Ever since the 15th Century, many a traveller has been seduced by Cuba’s numerous charms. Whether it’s the island’s stunning natural visual beauty, the simultaneously dilapidated but still gleaming streets of Havana, or even just the refreshing candidness of the inhabitants, the people lucky enough to have visited these shores often vow to return.
What is certain, is that Cuba can offer holidaymakers everything they could possibly seek. All over the island there are different types of holiday aimed at people searching for history and culture, carefree mojito-induced fun, or even strenuous physical adventure. But, flung over on the far Eastern side of the island in Cuba’s first established city, you can find all these things in one place: Baracoa.
