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FEATURED READ · OCTOBER 2026
Cuba Travel Update, October 2026: What We Saw and Our Plans for 2027
Chaz Chambers shares a firsthand update after his October 2026 humanitarian trip to Cuba, and explains how music, independent businesses, and long-standing relationships are shaping HMT’s return in 2027.
Latest stories
New perspectives on Cuba, its music, and what travelers should know.
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Havana Film Festival in New York
Read story →: Havana Film Festival in New YorkWe are happy to announce that Havana Music Tours is a proud sponsor of the…
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The Cuban Music Scene
Read story →: The Cuban Music SceneThe best musicians in the world. The secret of Cuban music By Chaz Chambers(Musician, Tour…
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How to Make Authentic Cuban Coffee
Read story →: How to Make Authentic Cuban CoffeeHow to make an authentic Café Cubano. VLOG By Chaz Chambers (Musician, Tour Guide Leader, and Director…
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What Is the Best Way to Travel to Cuba?
Read story →: What Is the Best Way to Travel to Cuba?Legal Travel to Cuba (Reviewed September 2026) U.S.–Cuba rules can change. For the most detailed current…
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Havana Music Tours Featured on an Episode of “Car Pooling with Ben”
Read story →: Havana Music Tours Featured on an Episode of “Car Pooling with Ben”This interview announcement was published in November 2017; travel-rule discussions in the episode reflect that time.…
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My First Cuba Tour: What to Expect When Traveling to the Island
Read story →: My First Cuba Tour: What to Expect When Traveling to the IslandThis first-person account was published in September 2017; its discussion of travel rules reflects that time.…
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What is El Malecón, La Habana, Cuba
Read story →: What is El Malecón, La Habana, CubaWhy El Malecón is a special place in Havana, Cuba? By Chaz Chambers (Musician, Tour Guide Leader,…
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