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A few rooftops that emerge as colorful oases between the decadent rooftops, art rooms in old industrial buildings, restaurants that add an avant-garde touch to Creole cuisine. And music, of course, everywhere. New winds are blowing in the Cuban capital.

From the mythical Malecón lashed by the sea, to the colonial core presided over by the Cathedral. From Vedado with its dilapidated mansions to the iconic Plaza de la Revolucion. Slowly but inexorably, Havana awakens from its lethargy to witness an unstoppable cultural takeoff. And it does so, of course, without losing its essence, that anachronistic charm that guarantees an authentic journey through time. With its decaying buildings and vintage vehicles. With the warmth of its people. And with music on every corner. These are (just) some of the plans that you cannot miss.

A BATHROOM WITH VIEWS OF THE CAPITOL

The one enjoyed from the pool of the Iberostar Parque Central hotel , located on the roof, almost touching the dome of the emblematic building, which is one meter higher, one meter wider and one meter longer than Washington's. Lively with a bar, it is the great attraction of this five-star hotel that is a great accommodation option, not only for its privileged location but also for its spacious colonial-style rooms, its two restaurants and its cheerful and welcoming, typically Cuban, service. Don't miss the sunset, with the Capitol tinged with golden reflections.

EXPRESSION ART IN ALL ITS FORMS

Cinema, dance, design, visual arts, photography… Everything fits in the Fábrica de Arte Cubano, the great laboratory of contemporary creation in Havana. An old peanut oil industry, converted into an interdisciplinary space that opens to exchange between all artistic manifestations. Here you can attend a rock concert or participate in a massive salsa class or watch a fashion show or loosen your hips to the beat of cubatón, which mixes traditional Cuban music with the rhythm of reggaetón. All this in a spectacular space that alternates industrial warehouses with bars, restaurants and terraces.

DISCOVER NEW GASTRONOMIC PLEASURES

Because the culinary scene is not only fueled by old clothes and rice and beans. In line with the timid push for private businesses, interesting restaurants are emerging that give a twist to Creole cuisine. Dishes with avant-garde touches in establishments that also stand out for their gratifying decoration. Not to be missed is El Cocinero, located on a wonderful terrace that is part of the Cuban Art Factory; El Chanchullero (Bernaza y El Cristo, 457), which stands out, in addition to its Creole Cuban cuisine with a touch of modernity, for its beautiful decoration; and El Del Frente (O'Reilly, 303), for a dinner on a pleasant rooftop, washed down with delicious cocktails and set to jazz music.

BUY CUBAN DESIGN CLOTHING

Yes, what was an impossible mission not long ago is a reality today. You can return from Havana with a souvenir of local design, with a piece of Cuban fashion. For this there is Dador, a lifestyle brand with limited edition pieces, made by hand with natural fabrics. Its inspiration: the sophisticated simplicity and relaxed air typical of the tropical island. Blouses, dresses, jumpsuits, tops… that can be worn from morning to night and whose production can be seen in a concept store located in the center of the city, which is both a store and an atelier.

UNTIL THE MORNING IN A SPEAKEASY

It is a place that one would easily place in Berlin, Buenos Aires or New York. A place that is accessed through a door that simulates a bookstore to discover a fantastic universe inside. It is called Ley Seca (between Obispo and Obrapia streets) and it is the only speakeasy in the city. A place where you can eat (they say it offers the best chickpeas in the city), dance to live music and enjoy delicious drinks served by waiters dressed in Peaky Blinders clothing. And all this, until the wee hours of the morning. In short, a unique space, a symbol of the new Havana that is knocking at the doors.

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