It’s hard to do Havana justice in words. It’s a city that feels like a film set, thanks to its vintage Cadillacs and candy-coloured old town. Sitting still simply isn’t an option in Cuba’s capital – there’s so much to see. It’s packed with 19th-century cigar factories, Renaissance mansions, and galleries telling the story of the Revolution. And, at night, the city transforms into a haze of mojitos and salsa music.

• It’s easy to lose yourself in the labyrinth of Habana Vieja. The UNESCO-protected old town cocoons Spanish mansions and plazas lined with grand old churches.
• Ernest Hemingway penned a considerable chunk of For Whom The Bell Tolls at the Hotel Ambos Mundos. Peek inside, and you’ll see the author’s old typewriter.
• There’s a lot to discover in the galleries of the Museum of the Revolution. Highlights include the yacht that brought Che and co over to kick-start the revolution, and an exhibition detailing the alleged attempts on the leader’s life. More comical plots include exploding cigars and poisoned diving suits.
• For amazing views of the city, take the lift to the top of the José Martí Memorial in Revolution Square, Havana’s political hub.

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