Classic cars and crumbling baroque
Time-warp capital of revolution — pastel 1950s Cadillacs, Malecón sunsets, and Buena Vista Social Club ghosts in every courtyard.




Signature local dishes worth seeking out.
Taxis colectivos; classic-car tours; walk old city.
Cash only (USD/Euro to exchange) — few cards work.
Very safe by night. No US Embassy assistance — travel insurance a must.
Fabrica de Arte Cubano is legendary; salsa at Casa de la Música.