Time Out Havana: And the Best of Cuba

by Time Out Guides

The Caribbean outpost of communism that is Cuba holds an enduring fascination for the free world, redolent of glamour and gamblers, musicians, writers, and mafiosi. Written by informed residents, Time Out Havana highlights all the vibrancy, cultural richness, and architectural beauty of Havana. Here are authoritative reviews of where to stay — including the rewarding casas particular (private homes) — and play — from colorful salsa joints to hip hop clubs. The city’s renowned cuisine is profiled, including classy cafés and the lively paladars (independent, state-sanctioned, family-run restaurants). Showcasing other Cuban destinations of interest, from beaches to barrios, this third edition features new sidebars, photographs, listings, updated maps, and a new culture chapter for context.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

252 pages, Paperback

First published April 6, 2004

Reviews

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually have the 2005 guide and used it for my trip to Cuba but I was not pleased with it. The information was not comprehensive and the index was awful. I ended up wishing I brought a different travel guide with me.

One huge perk though it has great maps - probably better than Rough Guide or Lonely Planet provides.

[Darlis · Rating 3 out of 5]

This has a very nice history of Havana. It looks like an adventure to visit there, but the pictures are nice and the descriptions of places look interesting. Definitely, not for the faint of heart to actually travel to Havana.