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Iconic Attractions in Cuba

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Iconic Attractions in Cuba

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These attractions are cornerstones of the Cuban experience. See an impressive memorial to Che Guevara in Santa Clara, steps from his mausoleum and a museum dedicated to his life. Cuba’s landscape and culture inspired Ernest Hemingway so much that he lived here for over 30 years. You can visit his Havana home-turned-museum and admire his collections of books and hunting trophies. To see the past and present of Cuban culture blended together, visit the neighborhood of Old Havana, where Caribbean music spills into streets lined with grand structures left behind by the Spanish.

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Old Havana

Old Havana

Havana Vieja is a fascinating neighborhood where Cuba’s people, culture, and history all intersect—it’s where you’ll want to spend most of your time in Havana. With its cafés, live music, historical sites, and colorful streets, it’s easy to spend several days wandering through this enchanting area.
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El Pinar Robaina Tobacco Farm

El Pinar Robaina Tobacco Farm

The El Pinar Robaina Tobacco Farm is Cuba’s most famous tobacco farm. The farm, or finca, has been in continuous operation since 1845, and is a fabulous place to learn about tobacco and Cuban cigars.
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Ernest Hemingway Museum

Ernest Hemingway Museum

The cult of Hemingway is strong in Cuba—his books are some of the few works of fiction sold here, and there are bars devoted solely to his once-regular patronage. Set in his home of 20 years, the Ernest Hemingway Museum offers travelers a wonderful opportunity to learn about the famous author and his relationship with Cuba.
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La Comandancia de la Plata

La Comandancia de la Plata

Fidel’s rebel hideout in the Sierra Maestra offers travelers an interesting look into the Revolutionary effort in Cuba. La Comandancia de la Plata is set in eastern Cuba near the small community of Santo Domingo.
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