Callejón de Hamel is a narrow alley in Centro Habana filled with murals and installations that pay tribute to the African roots of Cuban culture.

It is an essential stop for anyone seeking to understand Cuba's complex syncretic religions.

Created by the late artist Salvador Gonzalez Escalona, this cultural center and community project has put Centro Habana on Cuba's cultural and tourist map.

Every Sunday, it offers a pulsating rumba show, a traditional Cuban rhythm declared intangible cultural heritage both within Cuba and internationally.

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