Havana
Cuba · 0 m
Description
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.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 10 days (optimal 6 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: January – February
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Old Havana (Habana Vieja) and its Fortification System (UNESCO)
- Malecón Waterfront
- Classic American Car Tour
- Plaza de la Catedral and Havana Cathedral
- Plaza Vieja
- El Capitolio
- Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro
- Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña
- Revolution Square (Plaza de la Revolución)
- Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolución)
- Plaza de Armas
- Castillo de la Real Fuerza
- Plaza de San Francisco de Asís
- Paseo del Prado (Paseo de Martí)
- Parque Central
- Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso
- National Museum of Fine Arts (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes)
- Calle Obispo
- La Bodeguita del Medio
- El Floridita
- Hotel Nacional de Cuba
- Fábrica de Arte Cubano
- Tropicana Cabaret
- Callejón de Hamel
- Fusterlandia
- Christopher Columbus Cemetery (Necrópolis de Cristóbal Colón)
- University of Havana
- John Lennon Park (Parque John Lennon)
- Havana Forest (Bosque de La Habana)
- Finca Vigía (Hemingway House)
- Playas del Este(Day trip)
- Viñales Valley (UNESCO)(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- HAV
- Train stations:
- Terminal La Coubre, Luyanó, 19 de Noviembre (Tulipán)
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry