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El Chanchullero before it gets too full to see the bar from the entrance.

Sep

29

Insight Paladares: El Chanchullero

El Chanchullero’s walls are like a yearbook of rowdy nights in Cuba; pasted over with boozy-fun photos and signed with endearing message from loyal clients.  These messages and pictures are testament to a paladar where locals and tourists mix like no place else in Havana.

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Photo: El Morro taken by Robin Thom

Sep

23

How Cuba’s Provinces Got Their Names

Before you see this island nation, once off-limits to Americans, for yourself, you might find it useful to learn a bit about the history of its geography.

The 1600s and 1700s

Cuba began with just two jurisdictions: La Habana and Santiago. Each province held equal power and ranking. However, as La Habana grew, Santiago came to depend on it increasingly for protection. 

In the late 1700s, nine jurisdictions were created: 

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Taxi ride along the Havana Malecon

Sep

19

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Cuba

There are so many reasons to discover Cuba. Here are 10:

It’s Legal

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Sep

16

Exotic Running- The Havana Half Marathon

Join Richard Diaz and his guest, past insightCuba ambassador, Coach Jenny Hadfield as they discuss an exotic running vacation: The Havana Cuba Half Marathon

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Running the Marabana Havana Marathon

Sep

09

Running the Marabana Havana Marathon

Running a marathon is exhilarating enough—but what if you could travel to a foreign country and enjoy a unique perspective on the event? Cuba’s Marabana Havana Marathon may be the perfect option.

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Aug

28

Havana Marathon Training Tips

Photo credit: Jenny Hadfield

By coach Jenny Hadfield

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