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Havana

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Short description of Havana

Havana (La Habana) is the vibrant capital of Cuba and a fascinating center of history, culture, and Caribbean spirit. The city is renowned for its UNESCO-listed Old Havana, La Habana Vieja, with its magnificent squares, colonial architecture, and historic fortifications, as well as its iconic classic cars and the famous Malecón waterfront. Havana blends Spanish colonial heritage with Cuban music, a rich cigar tradition, lively neighborhoods, and an unmistakable sense of place. As the cultural and historical heart of Cuba, the city is the country’s main gateway and one of the most distinctive metropolises in the Caribbean.

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Recommended length of stay

Minimum3 days
Optimal6 days
Maximum10 days

Travel seasons at a glance

Best time to visit: January – February

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  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

All highlights and sightsBeta

  1. Old Havana (Habana Vieja) and its Fortification System (UNESCO)
  2. Malecón Waterfront
  3. Classic American Car Tour
  4. Plaza de la Catedral and Havana Cathedral
  5. Plaza Vieja
  6. El Capitolio
  7. Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro
  8. Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña
  9. Revolution Square (Plaza de la Revolución)
  10. Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolución)
  11. Plaza de Armas
  12. Castillo de la Real Fuerza
  13. Plaza de San Francisco de Asís
  14. Paseo del Prado (Paseo de Martí)
  15. Parque Central
  16. Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso
  17. National Museum of Fine Arts (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes)
  18. Calle Obispo
  19. La Bodeguita del Medio
  20. El Floridita
  21. Hotel Nacional de Cuba
  22. Fábrica de Arte Cubano
  23. Tropicana Cabaret
  24. Callejón de Hamel
  25. Fusterlandia
  26. Christopher Columbus Cemetery (Necrópolis de Cristóbal Colón)
  27. University of Havana
  28. John Lennon Park (Parque John Lennon)
  29. Havana Forest (Bosque de La Habana)
  30. Finca Vigía (Hemingway House)
  31. Playas del Este(Day trip)
  32. Viñales Valley (UNESCO)(Day trip)

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