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Restaurants, Vedado
February 13th, 2020
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A Beautiful, Boutique B&B: Vedado 5ta y 8

There are only things to love in this boutique luxury accommodation option in Havana. With just nine guest rooms, this...
Rum
October 29th, 2019
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4 delicious Cubay rums to drink now

Nobody makes better rums than the Cubans. Here is the latest batch we´re drinking:  Ron Cubay Carta Blanca: A clean,...
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October 21st, 2019
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By Havana Insider

Clandestina: The first independent Cuban fashion brand

Clandestina sold his first t-shirt just over four years ago. At that time Havana was going through a period of...
Restaurants
October 9th, 2019
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5 unique restaurants rarely mentioned in top lists

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Cigars
August 28th, 2019
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5 Gift Cuban Cigars

Here are five great gift cigars that are not too expensive and deliver a great smoking experience.
Restaurants
August 20th, 2019
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By Havana Insider

Nonna Tina: Best restaurant in Varadero

Nonna Tina is a lovely Italian trattoria, cool and authentic...
Rum
May 21st, 2019
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By Havana Insider

The Rums of Santiago de Cuba

Santiago de Cuba rum is produced in the eastern part of the country, an area considered to be the Mecca of Cuban light rum.
Restaurants
May 13th, 2019
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By Havana Insider

Jíbaro: Definitely a new restaurant worth visiting

Jíbaro is located in the neighborhood of San Isidro, one of the most picturesque areas of Old Havana.
Uncategorised
April 15th, 2019
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Havana’s 5 best breakfast spots

Here are Havana’s 5 top places to have breakfast
Bars, Music
March 21st, 2019
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La Casa de La Bombilla Verde

If you're not into glamorous cabarets or repetitive electronic music, the Bombilla Verde is made for you.
Bars, Dance, Music
March 4th, 2019
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Havana’s 5 best live music bars

If you're in Havana and love live music, here are five excellent bars to add to your go-to list
Bars, Dance
January 28th, 2019
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Underground fun: The Conga Room

For a dark, decadent and delightfully friendly, if slightly surreal, night out in Havana, this late-night Havana bar is close to perfect.
Restaurantes, Restaurants
January 14th, 2019
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2018’s best restaurants in Havana, Cuba

The most happening city in Cuba is poised for even more creative foodie infusions – here’s our take on the best dining options right now.
Miramar, Restaurants
August 28th, 2018
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New Italian Eats in Havana: Al Pescatore

Ideal for large families or business meetings, Al Pescatore showcases a series of Italian culinary delights.
Miramar, Restaurants, Spanish
August 6th, 2018
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The Go-to Spot for Spanish Food: Toros y Tapas

Toros y Tapas has some of the best tapas in town, hands down. Click to see our restaurant review now!
Miramar, Restaurants
June 7th, 2018
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Havana’s best-kept secret: Tocamadera

A laidback restaurant that residents of Miramar don’t want you to find out, Tocamadera is a great lunch spot with gourmet burgers.
Old Havana, Sights
May 23rd, 2018
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Touring the Bay of Havana: Casablanca and Regla

From Old Havana, take the ferry across the harbor to discover the rich history of Casablanca and Regla.
Bars, Nightlife, Old Havana, Restaurants
May 4th, 2018
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Jama: An eccentric mix of Cuban and Japanese cuisines

Jama is an exciting new restaurant, offering a mix of Cuban and Japanese cuisines in Havana.
Eat, Drink, Sleep, Sights
April 20th, 2018
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Cuba’s Ecotourism is in Full Bloom

Cuba’s ecotourism is booming and stealing the limelight from the other tourist attractions. Nature lovers, don’t miss out.
Cigars, Miramar, Restaurants
March 1st, 2018
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By Havana Insider

Destino: a classy spot for cigar enthusiasts

Destino is an elegant and classy spot, serving an array of classic Cuban plates. Cigar enthusiasts will also love the limited-edition habanos.
Modern, Old Havana
November 30th, 2017
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Exquisite breakfast at El Café

El Café is easy to miss. Located in Old Havana at one end of Amargura Street, just steps from Plaza...
Cigars
October 11th, 2017
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By Havana Insider

Old School Cigars still bring The Smoke

I started seriously smoking cigars in the 1990s after my first trip to Havana with The Wine Spectator, which was about to launch the American magazine Cigar Aficionado.
Restaurants, Vedado
September 19th, 2017
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El Gringo Viejo: Faithful to the Cuban classics since 1995

This legendary Cuban paladar is located right in the heart of Vedado’s “el Hueco” area. When it first opened in...
Restaurants
August 31st, 2017
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By Havana Insider

Take A Ride to La Foresta

La Foresta is worth the 30-minutes drive from Old Havana to the exclusive Siboney neighborhood. Very close to the Havana...
Arts & Culture, Cuban, Discover Havana, Music, Nightlife, Old Havana, Sights, Vedado
August 24th, 2017
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20 cool things not to miss in Havana

  1. SOUVENIRS Clandestina: Villegas #403 e/ Tte. Rey y Muralla, Habana Vieja +53 53814802 This centrally-located shop in Old Havana...
Cigars, Fish, Old Havana, Restaurants, Sights
August 10th, 2017
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By Havana Insider

El Templete: One of our favorites

Templete remains one of the best restaurants in Havana delivering excellent fish dishes in a Spanish inspired cooking technique and presentation....
Bars, Dance, Nightlife, Vedado
August 10th, 2017
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By Havana Insider

Best location: Efe Bar-Restaurante

Set right in the middle of 23rd Street,"Efe" Bar is a tropical oasis of palms and banana trees that invites you to exchange the city's heat and asphalt streets for refreshing Daiquiris.
Restaurants, Vedado
August 5th, 2017
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By Havana Insider

Mar Adentro, Havana’s newest restaurant

Just one block off the Malecón is Havana’s newest restaurant, which is putting an emphasis on local ingredients and attentive service.
Miramar, Restaurants
June 28th, 2017
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Lunch on the water at Havana’s Vistamar

You'll be hard pressed to find a better restaurant view in Havana than the one at Vistamar.
Eat, Drink, Sleep
June 23rd, 2017
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By Havana Insider

A quick bite at Havana’s Cha Cha Chá

After touring the Museum of Revolution, cool off across the street at Cha Cha Chá with a frosty strawberry Daiquirí and a fresh Caesar salad.
Fish, Restaurants
April 26th, 2017
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By Havana Insider

Casa de Julio, a treasure by the sea

Specialties of the house are octopus and the “garbanzos marineros” served in a ceramic pot chock full of fresh shellfish.
Accommodation, Eat, Drink, Sleep
December 19th, 2016
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By Havana Insider

Hotel giant Starwood opens in Havana

Starwood’s entry to the market is a promising sign of future partnerships.
Restaurants
November 30th, 2016
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By Havana Insider

The sleek, clubby appeal of VIP Havana

If the city of Oz from the classic movie Wizard of Oz ever had a restaurant and bar, this is what it would look like.
Restaurants
November 16th, 2016
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By Havana Insider

At 7 Dias, dinner and a spectacular view

It's the view that will really call you back. A sleek landing right on the water has picture-perfect sunset views.
Restaurants
November 9th, 2016
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By Havana Insider

Casa Nostra: the pizza hangout we never want to leave

It’s easy to imagine large groups sitting in this open-air pizzeria, downing Cristals, and never wanting to leave.
Restaurants
November 2nd, 2016
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Into the hidden garden oasis at Habanera

You could miss this understated restaurant that exudes exclusiveness the minute you walk through the gates.
Restaurants
October 26th, 2016
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By Havana Insider

A high-class Italian getaway at Decameron

Dinner for four at Le Cameron might run you close to 200 CUC, but few restaurants in Havana offer the same kind of getaway experience.
Restaurants
October 19th, 2016
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A kung pao knockout at Tin Hao

Tin Hao is well on its way to becoming a city-wide destination.
Cigars, News
October 15th, 2016
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Americans can finally take home more Cuban cigars

The major regulatory change marks the end of the $100 cap on Cuban rum and cigars that U.S. travelers can bring back from Cuba.
Cigars
October 8th, 2016
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By Havana Insider

Habanos, S.A. announces the 19th annual Habanos Festival

This annual event never fails to attract cigar enthusiasts from around the world.
Restaurants
October 3rd, 2016
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Supreme tacos and tortillas at El Chile Habanero

The Mexican owner went as far as bringing in a chef from his native country to whip the kitchen into shape. It shows.
Modern, Restaurants
September 1st, 2016
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By Havana Insider

Dining in style and sipping Sassicaia at Versus 1900

In a strikingly high-ceilinged 120-year-old Vedado mansion, this stylish second-floor paladar offers competently done international meat, poultry, pasta and seafood dishes that satisfy even if they don't always totally dazzle.
Asian, Restaurants
August 18th, 2016
Havana's first Korean restaurant, Club Su Miramar
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Big on Seoul, Havana’s first Korean restaurant, Club Su Miramar, is a winner

Even if other Korean restaurants were around, we doubt they could capture the same magic that we found at Club Su Miramar.
Modern, Restaurants
May 27th, 2016
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New Restaurants In Havana: Lamparilla Tapas Y Cerveza

This cool new tapas restaurant, opened in early January, is owned by Partagas Cigars' former manager for quality control, Támara Diaz and her husband Alexis Ortas.


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