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Havana travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-30

Habana Vieja, Havana
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Common scams in Havana

15 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Havana, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Havana — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Havana

6 places worth your time in Havana, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Havana →

Top food to try in Havana

6 dishes to eat in Havana, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Havana →

Traditions and customs in Havana

5 customs and traditions in Havana — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Havana →

Getting around Havana

How to travel around Havana — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Havana: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in Havana

3 laws, restrictions, and customs in Havana that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in Havana — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in Havana

3 emergency services in Havana you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in Havana — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in Havana

4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Havana — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in Havana — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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