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CUBA TRAVEL BLOG: Everything you need to know about time travelling to 1950

Have you ever felt like you belonged in a bygone era?

Have you imagined you were sitting in a smoky restaurant sipping a martini in a scene straight from Casablanca?

Well imagine no more and jump in a time machine back to the 1950s where you'll find classic cars, grand ornate old hotels and absolutely no wifi!

All you need to do is jump on a flight to Havana, Cuba where time has stopped still... for now.

 

Thinking about traveling to Havana, Cuba? Great idea – you’ve come to the right place because there’s a few things you need to know about the Communist country before you visit. The Ciudad de las Columnas, or the “City of Columns” is Cuba’s capital city frozen in time – specifically the 1950s – without comparison. …

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A trip to the quaint town of Viñales is the most popular day trips from Havana, Cuba. The Vinales Valley is a UNESCO world heritage listed area encircled by mountains and with landscape interspersed with dramatic rocky outcrops. It’s possible to visit by catching public transport from Havana to Vinales. Alternatively, you can take a …

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