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The Magic of Decay: The Art of Loving the Imperfect
Don't miss the chance to visit Havana, where history, passion, and poetry merge into a unique atmosphere. Here is our advice so you don't miss the most beautiful moments in the city that has remained unique and different from all others:

Havana, and all of Cuba, teaches that beauty is also born from cracks: peeling facades that reveal forgotten frescoes, automobiles that survive through ingenuity, smiles that bloom despite hardships. An invitation to love courageously, without masks.

Moonlit Walks along the Malecón
Cuba's most famous seawall transforms at sunset into a stage of magic: listening to the waves crash against the rocks, admiring the colors of the sky blending into the ocean, and sharing a kiss under the bonfires lit by fishermen. A timeless love ritual.

A Journey Through Time in Vintage Cars
Riding in a pink 1950s Cadillac, with the wind in your hair and the music of Cuban son in the background, is like stepping into a movie. Driving towards Miramar at sunset, with palm trees silhouetted against the orange sky, is pure poetry on wheels.

Candlelit Dinners in Colonial Palaces
Hidden in the flower-filled courtyards of Old Havana, restaurants like La Guarida (where “Strawberry and Chocolate” was filmed) offer dinners on starry terraces, amidst stone arches and peeling walls. Savoring ropa vieja and mojito, accompanied by live bolero music, is a dreamlike experience.

Dancing Salsa in the Square to the City's Rhythm
In Plaza Vieja or Plaza de Armas, letting yourself be carried away by the music is a language of love. Even if you're not an expert, an impromptu lesson in a casa de la trova (like Café Taberna) will make you laugh and embrace to the rhythm of the percussion.

Hidden Secrets: Flowered Courtyards and Mysterious Staircases
Get lost in the alleys of Barrio San Isidro or Vedado, discovering courtyards where bougainvillea flowers flood pastel-colored balconies. Seek out the Jesús María staircase, wrapped in silence, or Callejón de Hamel, a temple of Afro-Cuban culture decorated with hypnotic murals.

Sunsets at the Morro Lighthouse
From the Fortress of San Carlos de la Cabaña, watch the sun plunge into the sea beyond the iconic lighthouse, while the city lights up with twinkling lights. At 9:00 PM, the cañonazo (cannon shot) adds a shiver of history to the evening.

A Night in a Casa Particular with a View
Sleep in a period room with a balcony overlooking lively streets, like those on Prado or Obispo in Old Havana with a view of the Capitolio. Waking up to the scent of Cuban coffee and radios singing Guantanamera is an immersion into authenticity.

Kisses under the Porticoes of Havana Cathedral
The Baroque square, lit by lanterns, looks like a film set. Sit on a bench watching the horse-drawn carriages pass by, while the music of a lone guitarist echoes among the ancient stones.

Calle 23 in Vedado and the Hotel Nacional
Stroll along Avenida de los Presidentes, stopping at Coppelia for ice cream (a mythical meeting place), and walk through the gardens of the Hotel Nacional, among royal palms and memories of stars like Frank Sinatra.

Havana is an embrace between past and present, where every wall tells a story, every musical note speaks of passion, and time seems to stop to gift you unforgettable moments. Here, love is not declared: it is danced, whispered to the sea, lived in the details.
“Havana needs no words. It is breathed, it is felt… and it steals your soul in a bolero.”