Havana offers a genuinely different kind of city experience from almost anywhere else in the Caribbean. Here are ten things worth your time. A classic car tour in a 1950s Chevrolet or Buick convertible is equal parts sightseeing and rite of passage — most operators combine a city loop with stops at major plazas. Habana Vieja's four main plazas, lined with colonial cathedrals and frequent live music, reward slow, unhurried exploration on foot over any rushed checklist approach. A night out for live son and salsa, ideally in a small club rather than a tourist-oriented venue, delivers some of the most genuine music in the city. Fusterlandia, a neighbourhood almost entirely covered in vivid mosaic art by local artist José Fuster, offers a visual experience unlike anything else in Havana. A walk along the Malecón seafront, especially in late afternoon light, is one of the simplest and most reliably enjoyable things to do in the city. Dinner at a paladar — a privately run, family-style restaurant — consistently offers a more genuine meal than most state-run alternatives. The Capitolio, recently restored, is worth a visit both for its architecture and the history of its role in pre-revolutionary Cuban politics. A day trip to Viñales Valley, about two and a half hours away, swaps the city for tobacco farms and a dramatic limestone karst landscape. The Museum of the Revolution gives historical context that's hard to get a genuine feel for anywhere else, regardless of your prior knowledge of Cuban history. Finally, simply walking Habana Vieja's side streets away from the main plazas reveals architecture and daily life that the more touristed routes don't show. Bring cash — ideally Euros or another widely exchanged currency — since foreign cards generally don't work in Cuba, and internet access is limited to designated Wi-Fi parks rather than reliable hotel Wi-Fi.