A walking tour of old Havana, consisting of majestic churches, forts, mansions, an original 18th century perfumerie and a pharmacy is a must, especially the visit to the rum factory. Visit Castel Morro, next to the statue of Christ and Che Guevera's house.

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Go see the Buena Vista Social Club, with the Compay Segundo band, at the Nacional Hotel every Saturday night. Great live music - living history. It's a musical must.

Also Folklorico (Cuban Folk Society) present Rumba Saturday every Saturday afternoon - a fest of rumba, samba and salsa music. Full of locals who dance readily at the drop of a hat or a beat of a bongo - Old and young alike.

Hotel Nacional: Calle 21 y O, Vedado, Plaza, Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba 10400;
tel: (53-7) 836 3564 al 67;
www.hotelnacionaldecuba.com

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Based on the Malekon, overlooking the sea and the bay, this is the best hotel in Havana - full of history and atmosphere. A tour of the hotel is a must, as you can see the trenches and bunkers built in the early 60s in preparation for a possible US invasion.

Calle 21 y O, Vedado, Plaza, Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba, 10400;
tel: (53-7) 836 3564 al 67;
www.hotelnacionaldecuba.com

On the Malekon - cannot miss it

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Visit the largest flea market in Old Havana for souveniors, paintings, carvings and T-shirts. Bargaining is possible, unlike the rest of Havana.

In Havana old town.

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