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Heidi Hollinger

Heidi Hollinger discovered Havana in 1988 and has gone back often for almost 30 years. Every time she visits the Cuban capital, she stays with Selene, her adoptive grandmother. She knows the city inside out!

Just like her, you'll be dazzled and will have to pinch yourself to believe that this 360° stage setting is actually real! Heidi will introduce you to the peanut seller who offers you his harvest in a white paper cone while singing "mani", to Cuban women draped in all the colours of the rainbow standing in their doorways and children who play soccer barefoot in every square. With her eagle eye, she has captured the exceptional beauty of the Spanish baroque and colonial architecture that recounts 400 years of history, Cuban music with its catchy rhythm, the country's new gastronomy, the rooftop patios, the excitement of a drive in an almendron, the best addresses and the most beautiful spots to visit. You'll walk and dance in the streets of Havana before you even set foot there, thanks to the magnificent photos shot by the author, an internationally renowned photographer.

Strong points

- Exclusive and magnificent photos by renowned photographer Heidi Hollinger.

- An inside perspective on a city that is gradually opening up to the world.

- Everything you need to know to get around in Havana like a Havana native.

- Suggestions for walks and getaways.

- Portraits of memorable Havana residents who exemplify Cuban culture.

- The best places to eat, dance and drink.

- Sometimes unexpected suggestions, like taking a spin on a motorcycle with Che Guevara's son!