Hemingway resided in and around Havana for 22 years, most of them at "Lookout Farm," a 20-minute drive from Havana, with his wife Martha Gellhorn and numerous pets, until it was expropriated by the Communist government in 1960. Here Papa did much of his writing, particularly of The Old Man and the Sea, and was also was well-known for hosting a variety of VIPs including Hollywood celebrities, diplomats, and writers. Visitors aren't permitted to enter his home for preservation reasons can get good view through doors and windows. It´s remarkably well preserved, and feels very much like it would have back in the day.
Read more in Tripatini contributor Lowest Flight Fares´ post What Definitely Not to Miss in Havana.
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