Havana is the most exciting city in Caribbean in Havana
Nowhere else but in the streets of Havana is the Spanish colonial architecture so abundant, everywhere you look there is an unique image waiting to be recorded.
Street after street is graced with grand facades, boasting massive wooden doors, barred windows and narrow sidewalks.
The Old Havana was first called "San Cristobal de la Habana" and was moved to its present location in 1519. For over 200 years Habana was the most important Spanish port in the Caribbean.
Havana's International Airport "Jose Marti" is locate about 20 km from city center.
The best Cuban show "Havana Cafe", Salsa dance in hotel Melia Cohiba. Decor is
very polished and includes two fifties cars, a gas pump, an old Harley Davidson and other bits of memorabilia including a whole Cubana aircraft. Havana Cafe
Casa del la Musica, Cuban music and salsa dance, located in Miramar str 20 y 35.
Learn how to dance Salsa, befor you trip to Cuba. Dance lessonListen Salsa
Elegant "Gran Cafe el Louvre" is situated in Havana center, in Hotel Inglaterra the Cuba’s oldest
and most classic hotel founded in 1875.
Tables are decorated by Cuban contemporary artists.
While in Havana, visit the "Bodeguita del Medio" at the side near the Plaza Cathedral, historic quarter. It is famous for its traditional Cuban dishes, unique decor and also for Cuban drink "Mojito".
The best known places is "Terazza La Mina" offer typical Cuban Cuisine, as well as excellent Daiquiri and Mojito, located next to the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Obispo Street Bar El Floridita
Colonial Art Museum situated at the Cathedral Square the former house of Count Casa Bayona, built in 1720. Show: furniture, glassware and porcelain from the 17th century.
National Museum of Fine Arts Havana "Museo De Bellas Artes" is hosting in two locations
dedicated to Cuban Arts, and the Universal Arts in former Asturian Center. Art works have been carefully selected and separated, features Vanguardia and Colonial period.
Address: Trocadero street at Zulueta and Monserrate in Old Havana. Havana Deco
Main Havana’s attractions:
- National Capitol "Capitolio", situated in Vedado city center.
- Real Fuerza Castle, situated at the Old Havana near the Bay.
- Tres Reyes del Morro Castle, situated at the Havana Harbor.
- Cannon Blast Ceremony at 9 pm del Morro Castle, in San Carlos de La Cabana Fortress across Old Havana.
- San Francisco de Asis Square and San Francisco de Asis Convent, situated in Old Havana.
- Cathedral Square and Plaza Cateral, situated in Old Havana center.
- Malecon Seawall Drive, situated at the Havana sea shore.
- Jose Marti Memorial, situated in Vedado at shore.
- Museum of the Revolution, situated near Old Havana.
- Museum of Fine Arts "Bellas Artes" situated in Old Havana
- Palace of the Captains General, situated in Old Havana.
- Arms Square - Plaza De Armas, situated in Old Havana.
- Old Square - Plaza Vieja, situated in Old Havana.
- East Beaches - Playas de Este, situated 15 km east of Havana.
- Casa del la Musica, situated in Miramar.
- Cabaret Tropicana, situated in Miramar.
What to do in Havana during the day:
Explore Old Havana, discover unique colonial architecture and walk around the squares and narrow streets.
- Discover "Camera Obscura" located in Old Havana at the corner of Plaza Vieja on the roof. Camera Obscura
- Visit "Bellas Artes" Museum located in Old Havana, Trocadero at corner of Zulueta and Monserrate. Bellas Artes
- Spend a day in Botanic Garden has many endemic plants, gorgeous palms, a recreation spot. Botanic Garden
- Enjoy Havana’s fine beach "Playas de Este", located 15 km east of Havana center. Playas de Este - beach
New attraction you can visit in Havana, modern Planetarium opened its doors in Havana historical center, located in the Old Square - Plaza Vieja.
Japan donated the Planetarium to Cuba, it able to capture 6500 stars in theatre, with
65 seats.
On exhibit: telescopes, an astronomical library of graphics and games.
The Planetarium consists of four plants in which the rooms of the universe, the stellars, the galactics, the space technique and room dedicated to cosmic landscape.
What to do in Havana at night:Havana Cafe
- Lets spend unforgettable night in "Cabaret Tropicana" - Miramar, Street 72 at 41/45 street. Tropicana Cabaret
- Experience spectacular Cuban show and dance "Havana Cafe" - Vedado, in Melia Cohiba hotel. Havana Cafe
- Enjoy the best Latin Jazz night in Havana at "Jazz Cafe" - Vedado, "Paseo" across the hotel Melaia Cohiba.
- Visit Havana’s fashion house "La Maison" 10pm Fashion Show - Miramar, street 16 #701 Ave 7 Havana Fashion
- Every evening at 9:00 pm "Canonazo" a canon-shot, at the El Morro fortress across Havana Bay. Canonazo
- Annual Havana Jazz Festival - Havana Jazz Cuban Salsa music and Salsa clubs - Cuban Salsa
- Contemporary Dance Theater Retazos in Havana, is making audience part of the artistic creation. Retazos
Day trips:
- Take a trip to Caribbean favorite spot, Varadero 140 km from Havana, spend a day on the beach. Varadero
- Consider trip to Tobacco Plantations, 163 km west of Havana, natural blessing & Indian Caves. Vinales Valley
- La Terrazas 68 km west of Havana, unique adventure distinctive journey in to the natural world. Canopy Tour