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A city trapped in time, Havana captures the imagination like no other. Faded glamour meets careful colonial-era reconstruction with a backdrop of irresistible color. Walk El Malecón, the walkway bordering the ocean; visit Old Havana and the Catedral de San Cristóbal; and listen for salsa music, open-air bazaars and parties that last all night.
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1. Proyecto Cultural Muraleando
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
Created in 2001 by the artist Manuel Diaz Baldrich, Muraleando has transformed the neighborhood into an art gallery. Children form the community and visitors to the project attend classes in pottery, painting, music, dance and engraving aimed at building and developing their artistic skills. This a singular cultural experience and a unique look into Cuban culture, art, food and its way of life.
Reviewed By TravelFoodJunkie23 - Los Angeles, United States
We were not exactly sure what to expect when we arrived at Muraleando, as the description was a little vague as to what we would do during our visit. Elizabeth greeted us at the door and gave us a tour, explaining the origin of the project. It is such an unbelievably creative solution to a series of problems in the community. We met some of the teachers who are all volunteers and had the option to buy some of their art, as well as some student art. We also had a private performance by some of the music teachers and it was some of the best music we heard in Cuba! They were fantastic! The visit was capped off with a delicious lunch and great conversation with our young guide. She is very well informed and very open to talking about herself, Cuba and, of course, Muraleando. The only thing missing was that in the description it says we would have a volunteer opportunity and, apart from supporting by buying art, we didn't have that chance. However, visiting Muraleando is a wonderful way to learn about the community, the history of the arts in Cuba and all while supporting the children and creating art.
2. Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabana
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4.5 based on 1,564 reviews
An enormous fortress that fires its cannon every night.
Reviewed By Superkatt - Sweden, null
San Carlos de la Cabana Fortaleza de la Cabana is a historical park with a number of museums, on the other side of Habana harbour. The tunnel for car-traffic under the harbour is connecting both sides. Every day at 9 PM there is a gun salut, a huge touristic attractyion called "El Cañonazo de las 9”. During the colonial times this was a signal for closure of harbour for the night, and tradition is kept since. Large tourist hotels have a charterbuses going to the Fortaleza especially for this event around 8 o´clock and back around 9,45. There are lots of souvenir shops and kiosks on the site, as well as some food service. Interesting, beautiful historic performance and pleasant experience.
3. Playas de Este
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4.5 based on 2,440 reviews
A famed Cuban beach ideal for lying out in the sun.
Reviewed By JustJulieNYC - New York City, United States
Took a 25 min private taxi driver to Playa Santa Maria. 6CUC for 2 chaises and an umbrella. Many vendors but none offensive and all respectful. Sand is fine powder... water so blue.
4. Plaza de la Catedral
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4.5 based on 6,699 reviews
Reviewed By JanetC2029 - Stockport, United Kingdom
Located in the old part of the city the fabulous architecture of the catedral at one side of a lovely square with restaurants, cafes and museums
5. Castillo de la Real Fuerza
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4.5 based on 736 reviews
Reviewed By Superkatt - Sweden, null
Castillo de la Real Fuerza is a fortress with bastions in Havana, which houses now a Maritime museum with interesting historic exposition. The symbol of Havana, La Giraldilla, sat originally on the top of watchtower at Castillo de la Real Fuerza. Original statue is now placed in the museum, and the weathervane on the roof now is a replica. The walk in the fortress gives an opportunity to reach a nice wiewpoint with unobstructed views of harbour and city.
6. Plaza de Armas
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4.5 based on 2,898 reviews
Reviewed By jackie_rogers59 - Tewkesbury, United Kingdom
This square is surrounded by some of the city’s most important historic buildings, spanning architecture from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Stand in the centre of the square, by the tree-shaded monument of Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, Cuban patriot, initiator of the Ten Years War against Spanish colonial rule in 1868 and ‘Father of the Nation’. To your east is El Templete, a 19th-century, Greek-style Neoclassical temple marking the legendary spot where Havana was founded in 1519; and the magnificent 18th-century Casa del Conde de Santovenia, a palatial mansion renovated in 1998 and now serving as the elegantly decorated Hotel Santa Isabel. From here you can see El Morro Castle on the other side of the harbour
7. Central Park
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4.5 based on 527 reviews
Reviewed By s1rw - Markham, Canada
Our tour guide Mira announced that she was going to take us to her favorite place in Havana. It was getting dark walking from Revolution square to Central Park. I was very impressed with the beauty and architecture of the Gran Teatro de La Habana theater, home of the Cuban National ballet, El Capitolio, the National Capitol Building and the marble statue of Jose Marti. From the Central Square one has a good advantage of the surrounding areas. I agreed with Mira that her favorite place was more reason to visit Havana again.
8. San Francisco de Asis Square
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4.5 based on 2,161 reviews
Reviewed By Des1963 - Johannesburg, South Africa
Plaza de San Francisco dates from 1575. From the start it was a commercial center, and during the colonial period a fair took place here every October with coin and card games, lotteries and cock fights. It is one of the first three built in the 16th century. It takes its name from the Franciscan convent built there. This Colonial square houses some of the most interesting places in Old Havana, such as San Francisco de Asís Convent, and nowadays houses the Religious Art Museum; Rum Museum, or Coche Miambí, a train coach built in the US in 1990 and transported to Cuba in 1992.
9. El Morro
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4.5 based on 3,681 reviews
Reviewed By yoed2020 - Cuba, Caribbean
well, well this is my third visit to havana city and I am happy to say that I have had a wonderful time in this beautifull place and most of this great experience is due to havanatours.nl travel agency who provided us with an excellent service during our stay there; humble, smiling and profesional staff always happy to scort us on our trips through the city either on a bike, on foot or in amazing road trips in the most efficient and fancy american old fashion cars I have ever seen, visiting places with a lot of history and dipping into the real Cuban culture all over the city. I just have to say thanks a lot for the amazing time you gave us and that I hope once I come back you will be there still to show us more from this beautiful country.
10. Paseo del Prado
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4.5 based on 2,100 reviews
A popular street in Havana known for music and nightlife.
Reviewed By Bolskyontheroad - Brooklyn, United States
Walking the Prado, a marble pedestrian boulevard from the Malecon to Central Park, is a Saturday night activity for Cubans since my mom was a kid and I was very happy to accompany her for a leisurely stroll. It's a must do activity in the evening after dinner, especially if you want to mingle with the locals when they aren't working. You will be together with many Cubans out for the evening, enjoying the pleasant sea breeze and the beat of the music from every open window. There are marble sculptures and benches so you can sit and admire as everyone walks by with a smile. There are young people, families and police everywhere and the boulevard is well lit at night.
