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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.
Walking the streets of Havana Vieja will sweep even the most unsentimental of travelers from their feet. Old Havana event -Photography exhibition Vibrant Cuba Road Guide Cuba
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 beside the Bay of Havana.
For over 200 years, Habana was the most important Spanish port in the Americas.
Salsa Dance Clubs in Havana
-The best Cuban show "Havana Cafe", Salsa dance & Disco Hotel Melia Cohiba. Havana Cafe
-"Casa del la Musica" Cuban music and salsa dance, located in Miramar, Str 20 corner 35
- Learn how to dance Salsa befor you go to Cuba, have fun -Dance lesson Music
Exceptional hotels: Saratoga Hotel - Havana Grand Hotel - Trinidad Moka - Eco Hotel
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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 Mojito drink.
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 in Obispo street. El Floridita bar
"El Patio" at the Plaza de la Catedral is well established restaurant in a magnificent colonial mansion with a beautiful inner courtyard.
Near the Parque Central you will find the "El Floridita" exclusive bar Hemingway consider El Floridita his favourite spot in Havana, Daiquri his preferred drink. Hemingway bronze bust unveiled in 1954, when he was awarded Nobel Prize for his "Old Man and the Sea".
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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, Old Havana. Bellas Artes
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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 Museum of Fine Arts in Old Havana, Trocadero street corner of Zulueta and Monserrate. Havana Deco
- Spend a day in Botanic Garden has many endemic plants, gorgeous palms is a recreation spot. Botanic Garden
- Enjoy Havana’s fine beach "Playa de Este", located 15 km east of Old Havana. Playa de Este Beach
At Night:
- Lets spend unforgettable night in "Cabaret Tropicana" - Miramar, Street 72 at 41 & 45 Str. 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, Str 16 #701 Ave 7. Fashion House
- 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
Day trip:
- Take a trip to Caribbean favorite spot, Varadero 140 km from Havana, spend a day on the beach. Varadero
- Consider trip to Tobacco Plantations, 160 km west of Havana, natural blessing & Indian Caves. Vinales valley
- La Terrazas 70 km west of Havana, unique adventure distinctive journey in to the natural world. Canopy Tour |
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