Havana, nowhere else but in the streets of Havana is the Spanish colonial architecture so abundant, everywhere you look there is a unique image waiting to be recorded. Walking the streets of Havana will sweep even the most unsentimental of travelers from their feet. Street after street is graced with grand facades, boasting massive wooden doors, barred windows and narrow sidewalks. Havana was first called "San Cristobal de la Habana" over 200 years Havana was the most important Spanish port in the Caribbean, today Havana is a peeling buildings and vintage automobiles. Havana before
If you venture into Old Havana, you can’t miss the many art galleries among the elegant arches and columns of the restored colonial streets. If you’re lucky, you may just come upon some of Cuba’s top artists at work there. A good place to start the hunt for prints is the "Taller Experimental de GrDafica" The Experimental Print Workshop in the Cathedral Plaza, Old Havana main squere. Catedral San Cristobal
It boasts a wide selection of prints, mostly by younger artists, many of whom can be found working on their lithographs over stone matrixes in the large, airy building. Offer variety of colours, sizes, and content of the prints is wide, including pieces with recognizable Cuban icons, black and white woodcuts and whimsical colographies. All the Art Galleries open Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm. Havana's International Airport is located 20 km from Havana center, Taxi cost CUC$ 20.
HABANO CIGAR FESTIVAL February 27 to March 2, 2012 More info
Havana once more, will be the venue of the largest international gathering of enthusiasts of the cigar the Habano. In this occasion the event will pay special tribute to the Cohiba and Romeo y Julieta cigars, two of the most prestigious Habanos brands.
When Admiral Christopher Columbus landed in Cuba in 1492, he sent two of his best men with introduction letters from the Catholic King and Queen of Spain to the Emperor of China, since he thought they had arrived in that Asian country, reality was completely different when they met with aborigines holding rolls of leaves between their lips.
The natives lighted one of the ends of the roll and absorbed the smoke from the other end. That way, unintentionally, Columbus discovered one of Cuba's biggest treasures, and even some of his companions, became aficionados to these aromatic leaves, so words "tobacco" and "cigar" were incorporated into the vocabulary of the old continent.
Elegant "Gran Cafe el Louvre" is situated in Havana center in Inglaterra Hotel the Cuba’s oldest
and most classic hotel founded in 1875. Tables are decorated by Cuban contemporary artists.
While in Old Havana, not miss the "Bodeguita del Medio" a famous Hemingway bar near the Plaza Cathedral, historic quarter. It is famous for its traditional Cuban dishes, unique decor and for the best Cuban drink "Mojito".
El Patio Restaurant at the Cathedral Square, the restaurant is located in a house of the 18th century, the Casa del Marques de Aguas Claras. It is worth passing by for those who have a demanding taste. An excellent wine carte, where the meats could be very well accompanied, but also seafood is demanded in order to taste them with white wine and then to complete the dinner. The El Patio is a truly Cuban feast, at night expect spectacular Cuban Show.
The best known places is "Terazza La Mina" offer typical Cuban Cuisine, as well excellent Daiquiri and Mojito drinks restaurant is located next to the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, on Obispo Street. Famous Cafe and Bars
Colonial Art Museum situated at the Cathedral Square the former house of Count Casa Bayona, built in 1720. Its great facades show the Cuban colonial architecture. lts ceilings resemble a Spanish mudejar decoration. Display: colaonial furniture, glassware and porcelain from 17th century, an important representation of the decoration and furniture of the colonial mansions of Havana. Havana Cultura
Museo De Bellas Artes National Museum of Fine Arts is hosting in two location, the modern building is 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 district.
• Old Havana Habana Vieja simply marvelous…
The most attractive quarter contains many valuable buildings, which are being restored to their former glory.
The predominant style of Old Havana is what has become known as Tropical Baroque, a simple, graceful combination of column, arch and volute born of the union of Mudejar and Baroque influence from Southern Spain with Cuban building material: mahogany, cedar and coral limestone. Old Havana is one of the oldest settlements in the America's, full of charming weatherworn buildings and narrow, intriguing roadways. Visiting Havana is always unforgettable experience, a truly inspiring place.
Old Havana Hotels
• Havana East Beaches Playas del Este chain of beautiful beaches.
True pristine beaches are exist near Havana, located just 18 km east of Havana center, getting there is easy only 20 min by taxi. Playas del Este composed: Playa Bacuranao, Playa Tarara, Playa El Megano, Playa Santa Maria del Mar, Playa Boca Ciega and Playa Guanabo. Ideal place for a day trip. Beach Hotels
• Vedado Downtown Havana lots of tourist attractions.
One of Havana's best neighborhood. Vedado is Havana’s cultural center, with many artistic institutions, museums and theatres, offering plenty of nightlife. The area has many hotels, restaurants and monuments. Here are a great quantity of bars, night clubs and discotheques.
Well known is La Rampa, and famous Malecon seaside path that stretches from Miramar to the Havana harbour. The most special place, without any doubts is the Hotel Nacional. Vedado Hotels
• Miramar Havana west of the Almendares River, Club Habana view
Traditionally one of the more upscale district of Havana, known for its splendid mansions wide trees and palms avenues, where many of the embassies are located.
Fifth Avenue leads to residential area of Miramar and the Havana’s business district; Convention Centre and Pabexpo, where various international fairs take place. Tourist attractions; exclusive Club Habana, Cabaret Tropicana, La Maison fashion house, Marina Hemingway, National Aquarium, Casa de la Musica.
Many fine hotels and restaurants are located in Miramar. Miramar Hotels
• 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 9pm del Morro Castle at San Carlos de La Cabana Fortress.
• San Francisco de Asis Square and San Francisco de Asis Convent in Old Havana.
• Cathedral Square Plaza Cateral situated in Old Havana center.
• Malecon Seawall Drive, situated at the Havana sea shore.
• Camera Obscura Leonardo da Vinci located in Old Havana at the corner of Plaza Vieja.
• Museum of Fine Arts "Bellas Artes" situated in Old Havana
• Palace of the Captains General, situated in Plaza de Armas center of Old Havana.
• Arms Square "Plaza De Armas" and the Old Square Plaza Vieja situated in Old Havana.
• East Beaches "Playas de Este", situated 15 km east of Havana.
• Casa del la Musica, Salsa Dance Club is situated in Miramar.
• Cabaret Tropicana, the best Caribbean Cabaret famous night club, situated in Miramar.
• National Aquarium, it shows tropical and subtropical fishes, dolphins shows.
• Bar Floridita Ernest Hemingway favourite place at #557 Obispo str corner Old Havana.
• La Bodeguita del Medio Bar Restaurant Mojito drink is a blast at heart of Old Havana.
During the Day in Havana:
Explore Havana discover unique colonial architecture, music and people while walking around the squares and narrow streets of historic Old Havana in Panoramic
• Discover Leonardo da Vinci "Camera Obscura" located in Old Havana at the corner of Plaza Vieja enjoy spectacular view of all Havana. Camera Obscura
• Visit "Bellas Artes" The National Museum of Fine Arts located in Old Havana, Trocadero street at corner of Zulueta and Monserrate street. Museum Bellas Artes
• Spend a day in Havana Botanic Garden, the garden has large collection of endemic plants and gorgeous palms trees, is a recreation spot. Botanic Garden
• Relax at Havana’s fine beach "Playas de Este" located just 15 km east of Havana, is an excellent choice for rest and relaxation. Playas de Este
• Enjoy dolphins show in The National Aquarium, it shows tropical and subtropical fishes. The aquarium is a mixture of an educational and recreational concept. There is a special section for sea lions and dolphins. Havana's Aquarium is situated at Addres: 3th Avenu & 62 Street, Miramar, Playa. Open Tuesday to Sunday
10:00am a 6:00pm The Aquarium Restaurant "Gran Azul" is open every day from 12:00pm to 11:00pm. HavanaJournal Read. Discover. Understand
Day trips from Havana:
• Take a trip to Varadero the Caribbean favorite tourist spot just 140 km east from Havana, spend a day on the beach or take catamaran cruise. Varadero
• Consider trip to Pinar del Rio Tobacco Plantations west of Havana 163 km west of Havana, Vinales Valley, is a magical landscape of hills and caves natural
blessing, and visit Indian Caves at the valley. Vinales Valley
• La Terrazas 68 km west of Havana, ride o Crazy Canopy Tour and feel your adrenaline rising up ride amongst the tropical forest, it's unique adventure distinctive journey in to the natural world, is one of a kind adventure. Canopy Tour
Planetarium in Old Havana. Modern Planetarium opened in Havana historical center. Japan donated the Planetarium to Cuba, it able to capture 6500 stars offer guided tours of the Universe Auditorium in theatre with 65 seats.
On exhibit the telescopes provide a look into the universe in real time, an astronomical library of graphics and the games.
Among the attractions is the Space Technology Hall that shows the relationship between humankind and the cosmos, using different technological advances. Upstairs there is the solar system balcony that offers a view from above, and in the Star and Galactic Rooms.
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. Planetarium is located in the Old Square "Plaza Vieja", open from Wednesday to Saturday from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm and Sundays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Plaza Vieja
Night in Havana: Plaza Catedral performance
• Lets spend unforgettable night in "Cabaret Tropicana" the world famous night club, is situated in Miramar, 72 Street at 41/45 street. Tropicana Cabaret
• Experience spectacular Cuban Show "Havana Cafe" where you might spot Matt Dillon sucking Esplendidos with Naomi Campbell hotel Melia Cohiba. Havana Cafe
• Enjoy the best Latin Jazz night in Havana performed by cool virtuosic Afro-Cubans musicians at the Jazz Cafe and the La Zorra y El Cuervo Jazz clubs.
• Annual Havana Plaza Jazz Festival is the paramount celebration of Jazz music. Discover hot Cuban Salsa dance and music Cuban music
• Contemporary Dance Theater Retazos in Old Havana, International Dance Festival in Urban Scenarios is making audience part of the artistic creation. Retazos
• Visit Havana’s best fashion house "La Maison" bar, restaurant , nightclub, fashion show at 10 pm, located in Miramar 16 street #701 and 7 Ave. Havana Fashion
• Every evening at 9:00 pm "Canonazo" ceremonya Cannon-Shot, sounds from La Cabana which in earlier times signaled the closing city gates, visit Military
Historic Park and White Weapons Museum, at the El Morro Fortress across the Havana Bay. Canonazo
Havana Latin Jazz Clubs: • La Zorra y El Cuervo
Prominent Cuban Jazz bands come to this place to perform their music. Address: Rampa Str 23 & Vedado. Havana center, three blocks from Habana Libre Hotel down the street. You drink and dance with Jazz live music.
Open every day 22:00 to 4.00am
• Jazz Cafe
Excellent place to hear some of Cuba's top jazz musicians including Chucho Valdes. Address: Galerias Paseo, Calle 1ra, e/ Paseo y A Vedado, across the Hotel Melia Cohiba. Open design provides for a good bar atmosphere. Jazz night every day from 21:30 to 3.00am.
Salsa Dance Clubs: • Havana Cafe Havana Cafe Where you might spot the elite of the americans actors and top fashion models in Hotel Melia Cohiba. The best Cuban show "Havana Cafe" salsa dance, decor includes old cars, a gas pump, an old Harley Davidson and other memorabilia including a whole Cubana old aircraft. • La Cecilia
Large outdoor club featuring big names salsa stars, bands and dance performances. Great sound system lively, located on 5 Avenida & 110 Str. • Night Club Torquino
On the top floor of a high-rise hotel Habana Libre Tryp is overlooking central Havana, decor is from 1970s style, located L Str 23 & 25 Vedado.
• Casa del la MusicaSoy De Cuba Hot Cuban new and Salsa music with salsa dance, located street 20 at corner 35 Miramar. Learn how to dance Salsa befor you go to Cuba. Salsa dance lesson • Macumba Disco
Night Club live music the best Timba and Salsa groups play here, Has large outdoor dancing spot.
each with its own bar, in a tropical ambience with lush gardens everywhere. There is also a large pool and numbers of shops for fashion and Fashion Show. Located Str 222 & 37 La Lisa Havana West 25km from Havana ceter. • Cafe CantanteListen Salsa music
Disco Club, with live Cuban Salsa music a good dance venue frequented by foreign and local audience, located in National Theater, Plaza la Revolucion Vedado.
El Malecon Havana's soul
Top attraction the city's famed seaside walkway, people relaxing enjoying the afternoon sun along the Malecon seashore
Boutique hotels
El Capitolio
National Capitol Building home to the Cuban Academy of Sciences. Its design recall the United States Capitol completed in 1929
Old Havana
Palace of the Captains General
Cuba`s most celebrated 18th century building, work on the structure began in 1776 situated in Old Havana center "Plaza De Armas" Square Havana history
El Caballero de Paris
Plaza de San Francisco Old havana, well known street person in Habana at the 1950's El Caballero's real name was Jose Maria Lopez Lledin
Caballero de Paris
Frederic Chopin
Chopin statue unveiled in Old Havana, Plaza de San Francisco in 2010 culmination of the celebrations for the bicentenary of the birth of the Polish artist. Havana's art and music
Havana's classic car
In the narrow streets at the historic heart of Havana
notice unique classic pre-1959 American cars Havana's Taxi
Historic cars
American antique car
American historic classic cars in Old Havana center Antique American cars, visit Cars Museum in Old Havana Cars Museum
Hotel Saratoga
An elegant building rich and colorful heritage, at the attractive corner in Old Havana
luxurious hotel, one of Havana’s most stylish establishments a favourite haunt of artists
Saratoga info
Plaza Vieja
The most vibrant gathering spot in Old Havana the Old Square a fascinating place to view Havana's history Square view
Historic Havana
Crawling along be instantly disarmed by the delightful atmosphere enveloping in Old havana an excellent place to relax while admiring the stately charm of this magnificent buildings. Old Havana
Art and Fashion Havana
National Museum of Fine Art is hosting "Arte y Moda" The Art and Fashion Event contemporary artistic expressions that have been inspiration to designers Fashion show
Havana the most exciting city in the Caribbean
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