Havana was recently hit with a whirlwind of Hollywood star power with visits from actors Benicio del Toro, Bill Murray, Robert Duvall and James Caan.

Del Toro was in the Cuban capital to accept an award from a local film group for his portrayal of Ernesto “Che” Guevara in the 2008 picture “Che.” The other three stars, accompanied by Hollywood producer Steve Bing, were in Cuba for an unnamed research project.

Despite the travel restrictions on Cuba, many celebrities have visited the country in past years. This recent visit, however, comes after a pledge from the Obama administration to improve Cuban/American relations. Read the full story