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Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts - Cuban Art
Cavernous, multilevel cultural museum with a vast collection of works by Cuban & other artists.
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The lay of the land
A first look
Havana feels paused mid-century — pastel facades, vintage cars, and music that leaks from every open window onto the Malecón.
Local experiences
Things to actually do
Quieter corners chosen for atmosphere over crowds — the kind of places locals send friends to.
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Outdoors
National Botanical Garden
Guided tours are offered at this botanical garden with native & exotic plants, plus an eatery.
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Must See
Almacenes San José Mercado Artesanal
Vendors in a vast harborfront warehouse sell ceramics, leather goods, humidors & guayabera shirts.
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Where the locals eat
Mom-and-pop tables
Family-run rooms and counter seats — small, authentic, and rarely listed in the guidebooks.
Caffeine, slowly
Coffee worth the detour
Independent roasters and tucked-away counters where the pour-over takes its time.
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Habana Vieja
El Café
Tiny specialty café that brings an unexpected third-wave moment to Old Havana.
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Plaza Vieja
Café El Escorial
Colonial-era café roasting Cuban beans on-site.
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