Havana (Footprint Pocket Handbooks) Book

The runaway success of the film Buena Vista Social Club attests to the world's increasing fascination with Cuba, now the hottest Caribbean destination. Change is occurring rapidly in the capital, Havana, and this new pocket handbook from Footprint is the most up-to-the-minute guide to this kaleidoscopic city. Like the other guides in the series, this pocket-size handbook offers intelligent, concise, contemporary, and comprehensive travel facts in a fresh, stylish, and accessible format. It features area-by-area coverage of the city, including the Spanish colonial quarter, La Habana Vieja, and the museums of Vedado. It gives readers the essentials of where to stay, eat, and drink alongside listings of the hottest bars, nightclubs, jazz clubs, and discos. Cycling routes, architectural tours, and historical walks are also included, as well as excursions to beaches and easily accessible sights around Havana. Ten pages of two-color maps round out the text.Read More