To tourists, Old Havana may be the city's heart and soul, but to Cubans, it's El Malecón. Technically speaking, El Malecón is a 5-mile-long boulevard that stretches along the water, with Havana Bay on ...

Often referred to as “a city stuck in time,” Havana, Cuba is one of the few places that manage to capture the perfect harmony of a fast-paced city and the melancholy of years gone by. And no single ...

Explore surfboards for when the waves get better.

Herman Portocarero, a former diplomat in Cuba, refers to the seaside Malecón, the wall and promenade that run along Havana’s coastline facing north toward the United States, as “the last rampart of ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're hoping to book accommodations within walking distance of El Malecón, be selective when choosing a hotel or all-inclusive resort. Many properties are situated along the ...