Guidebook for La Habana

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Guidebook for La Habana

Food Scene

Address: 29 No.205 e/ B y C, Vedado. Description: Starbien is clearly one of the best restaurants in Havana. The food is from the freshest ingredients and the recipes and creative and tasty. Great for lunch or dinner. Save room for desert.
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StarBien
Tunel de La Habana
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Address: 29 No.205 e/ B y C, Vedado. Description: Starbien is clearly one of the best restaurants in Havana. The food is from the freshest ingredients and the recipes and creative and tasty. Great for lunch or dinner. Save room for desert.
Address: C No.719 e/ 29 y Zapata, Vedado. Description: The Burner Brothers Bakery is one of those places to get fresh baked pastries. Try a little bit of everything while you visit them - the three milk cake is fabulous!! The staff is very friendly. It is definitely worth a visit to try their pastries!
Burner Brothers Bakery
Zapata
Address: C No.719 e/ 29 y Zapata, Vedado. Description: The Burner Brothers Bakery is one of those places to get fresh baked pastries. Try a little bit of everything while you visit them - the three milk cake is fabulous!! The staff is very friendly. It is definitely worth a visit to try their pastries!
Address: H No.405 e/ 17 y 19, Vedado. Description: Recently opened restaurant with nice decoration, live piano music, decent prices, pleasant environment and good food This place is an excellent choice for lunch/dinning in Vedado. All waiters are Cuban actors. So locals enjoying mixing with TV actors working as waiters during off-period.
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Habana Blues
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Address: H No.405 e/ 17 y 19, Vedado. Description: Recently opened restaurant with nice decoration, live piano music, decent prices, pleasant environment and good food This place is an excellent choice for lunch/dinning in Vedado. All waiters are Cuban actors. So locals enjoying mixing with TV actors working as waiters during off-period.
Address: Avenida de los Presidentes / G esq 25, Vedado. Description: The cafe/restaurant itself is housed in a really nice building in 25th street and Avenue of Presidents. It offers a really good menu that will satisfy even the pickiest of palates.
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Cafe Presidentes
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Address: Avenida de los Presidentes / G esq 25, Vedado. Description: The cafe/restaurant itself is housed in a really nice building in 25th street and Avenue of Presidents. It offers a really good menu that will satisfy even the pickiest of palates.
Address: 23 No.667 int e/ D y E, Vedado. Description: Restaurant & Club/disco. Great place to enjoy food, drinks and dance the night away. Great value for money. An open plan seating terrace and indoors disco bar. Great atmosphere!
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King Bar
Avenida 23
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Address: 23 No.667 int e/ D y E, Vedado. Description: Restaurant & Club/disco. Great place to enjoy food, drinks and dance the night away. Great value for money. An open plan seating terrace and indoors disco bar. Great atmosphere!
Address: 23 No.669 e/ D y E, Vedado. Description: The menu combines Iranian cuisine with Cuban's 'creole' fare (rice, beans, plantain, meat/fish) and lots of interesting sounding dishes. Good breakfast also. The atmosphere is a nice mix of locals and visitors. The terrace seating is relaxing!! At different times you can enjoy four beautiful dancing Cuban girls in Iranian costume to entertain the visitors.
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Topoly
669 Av. 23
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Address: 23 No.669 e/ D y E, Vedado. Description: The menu combines Iranian cuisine with Cuban's 'creole' fare (rice, beans, plantain, meat/fish) and lots of interesting sounding dishes. Good breakfast also. The atmosphere is a nice mix of locals and visitors. The terrace seating is relaxing!! At different times you can enjoy four beautiful dancing Cuban girls in Iranian costume to entertain the visitors.
Address: Avenida de los Presidentes / G No.315 esq 15, Vedado. Description: This is a small restaurant very popular among locals. Food is great with numerous daily specials and service is good. Try the paella!! Strongly recommend a reservation before 7:30. Gets very busy around 8 on.
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El Idilio
351 Calle 15
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Address: Avenida de los Presidentes / G No.315 esq 15, Vedado. Description: This is a small restaurant very popular among locals. Food is great with numerous daily specials and service is good. Try the paella!! Strongly recommend a reservation before 7:30. Gets very busy around 8 on.
Address: 23 esq L, Vedado. Description: Largest ice cream parlour in Cuba. Follow these rules: Tell the workers that you're paying with CUP like a local or else they'll send you to the expensive CUC, boring, take-out window. Wait patiently in line to be seated. Upstairs is nicer, but lines are longer. Note the available flavors for your line. When seated, tell them which flavours and how many scoops you want. Don't expect change. Don't wait until later in the day - the lines get too long.
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Heladería Coppelia
2111 Calle L
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Address: 23 esq L, Vedado. Description: Largest ice cream parlour in Cuba. Follow these rules: Tell the workers that you're paying with CUP like a local or else they'll send you to the expensive CUC, boring, take-out window. Wait patiently in line to be seated. Upstairs is nicer, but lines are longer. Note the available flavors for your line. When seated, tell them which flavours and how many scoops you want. Don't expect change. Don't wait until later in the day - the lines get too long.
Address: Calle 26 e/ 11 y 13, Vedado. Description: If you adore the rooftop restaurant concept, this gem is the best. It is located right next to Fabrica (walk past Fabrica entrance and look to your right) The restaurant has two sections: the main restaurant and the roof top bar. Both have their own personalities, but the food at both is great. The roof top bar is more casual and stays open late.
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El Cocinero
Calle 26
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Address: Calle 26 e/ 11 y 13, Vedado. Description: If you adore the rooftop restaurant concept, this gem is the best. It is located right next to Fabrica (walk past Fabrica entrance and look to your right) The restaurant has two sections: the main restaurant and the roof top bar. Both have their own personalities, but the food at both is great. The roof top bar is more casual and stays open late.
Address: Teniente Rey No.457 A e/Bernaza y El Cristo, Habana Vieja. Description: You may need to stand in line for a while to get in, but it's worth it. The food is inexpensive but good, plenty, and different from other restaurants. The service is quick and good customer service.
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El Chanchullero
457 A bajos Teniente Rey
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Address: Teniente Rey No.457 A e/Bernaza y El Cristo, Habana Vieja. Description: You may need to stand in line for a while to get in, but it's worth it. The food is inexpensive but good, plenty, and different from other restaurants. The service is quick and good customer service.
Address: Callejón del Chorro No.60, Habana Vieja. Description: The food is excellent and the service is wonderful. The frozen mojitos are a fantastic way to end a day walking around Havana. The Picadillo and the lamb ropa vieja are excellent. Be sure to call them before your visit since its impossible to get in without previous reservation.
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Paladar Doña Eutimia
Callejon del Chorro
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Address: Callejón del Chorro No.60, Habana Vieja. Description: The food is excellent and the service is wonderful. The frozen mojitos are a fantastic way to end a day walking around Havana. The Picadillo and the lamb ropa vieja are excellent. Be sure to call them before your visit since its impossible to get in without previous reservation.
Address: Concordia No.418 e/ Gervasio y Escobar, Centro Habana. Description: The restaurant occupies a classic Cuban ex mansion with a sweeping staircase, wrought iron and amazing terrace views across Havana. Not a cheap restaurant but the food is sensational and fantastic in flavor and presentation. Be sure to call them before your visit since its impossible to get in without previous reservation.
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La Guarida
418 Concordia
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Address: Concordia No.418 e/ Gervasio y Escobar, Centro Habana. Description: The restaurant occupies a classic Cuban ex mansion with a sweeping staircase, wrought iron and amazing terrace views across Havana. Not a cheap restaurant but the food is sensational and fantastic in flavor and presentation. Be sure to call them before your visit since its impossible to get in without previous reservation.
Address: O'Reilly No.303 e/ Habana y Aguiar, Habana Vieja. Description: This is a shabby chic restaurant where the owners care about their food and cocktails. The taste and presentation are very good. The drinks mixologist is the best. The service is good and all staff are young, energetic and make a good team. You can buy their homemade salsa to bring home.
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El del Frente
303 e O'Reilly
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Address: O'Reilly No.303 e/ Habana y Aguiar, Habana Vieja. Description: This is a shabby chic restaurant where the owners care about their food and cocktails. The taste and presentation are very good. The drinks mixologist is the best. The service is good and all staff are young, energetic and make a good team. You can buy their homemade salsa to bring home.
Address: Concordia No.57 e/ Galiano y Aguila, Centro Habana. Description: It is a very popular place in Havana Center (Centro Habana) where you can eat sandwiches, juices, milkshakes, coffe, teas, etc We know the owner, Maria-Elena and use to enjoy visiting her often. Recommendation: Try the tuna sandwich. It´s not necessary to book in advance
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Cafe Arcangel
57 Concordia
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Address: Concordia No.57 e/ Galiano y Aguila, Centro Habana. Description: It is a very popular place in Havana Center (Centro Habana) where you can eat sandwiches, juices, milkshakes, coffe, teas, etc We know the owner, Maria-Elena and use to enjoy visiting her often. Recommendation: Try the tuna sandwich. It´s not necessary to book in advance
Address: 1ra e/ C y D, Vedado. Description: It's a very popular place for brunch. Located near the ocean where you can eat sandwiches, hamburguers, milkshakes, coffe, teas, etc It´s not necessary to book in advance. It uses to be a short queue and you get a table very quick
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La Chuchería
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Address: 1ra e/ C y D, Vedado. Description: It's a very popular place for brunch. Located near the ocean where you can eat sandwiches, hamburguers, milkshakes, coffe, teas, etc It´s not necessary to book in advance. It uses to be a short queue and you get a table very quick
Address: San Rafael No.469 e/ Lealtad y Campanario, Centro Habana. Description: Excellent place to have real food from Cuba and Spain. Very good options if you like vegetarian food. Be sure to call them before your visit since its impossible to get in without previous reservation.
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San Cristóbal
San Rafael
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Address: San Rafael No.469 e/ Lealtad y Campanario, Centro Habana. Description: Excellent place to have real food from Cuba and Spain. Very good options if you like vegetarian food. Be sure to call them before your visit since its impossible to get in without previous reservation.
Address: O'Reilly No.304 e/ Habana y Aguiar, Habana Vieja. Description: This restaurant provides some of the very best food in Havana. The menu is creative and the drinks are wonderful. "Ask for Passion fruit mojito"
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O'Reilly
O'Reilly
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Address: O'Reilly No.304 e/ Habana y Aguiar, Habana Vieja. Description: This restaurant provides some of the very best food in Havana. The menu is creative and the drinks are wonderful. "Ask for Passion fruit mojito"
Address: Teniente Rey No.512 e/ Monserrate y Bernaza, Habana Vieja. Description: Great little place! Clean and good food. This is an example of modern Cuba. Young people serving and English music videos showing on the TV. The coffee here is very good.
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D'Next Bar Cafeteria
Bernaza
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Address: Teniente Rey No.512 e/ Monserrate y Bernaza, Habana Vieja. Description: Great little place! Clean and good food. This is an example of modern Cuba. Young people serving and English music videos showing on the TV. The coffee here is very good.
Address: Oficios No.112 2/ Amargura y Lamparilla, Habana Vieja. Description: The food is excellent and the ambiance feels like you're back in time for many years. The restaurant on the first floor has an lovely ceiling. Don't miss it !!! The Cafe del Oriente is certainly not cheap, but it offers an excellent atmosphere, good service and good food.
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Café del Oriente
112 Oficios
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Address: Oficios No.112 2/ Amargura y Lamparilla, Habana Vieja. Description: The food is excellent and the ambiance feels like you're back in time for many years. The restaurant on the first floor has an lovely ceiling. Don't miss it !!! The Cafe del Oriente is certainly not cheap, but it offers an excellent atmosphere, good service and good food.
Address: San Ignacio esq Muralla, Habana Vieja. Description: Restaurant style is 50's in US. The food is very generous and tasty. This place have mostly tourist clients. Great service and live music in the evenings.
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La Vitrola
San Ignacio
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Address: San Ignacio esq Muralla, Habana Vieja. Description: Restaurant style is 50's in US. The food is very generous and tasty. This place have mostly tourist clients. Great service and live music in the evenings.
Address: Aguiar No.206 e/ Empedrado y Tejadillo, Habana Vieja. Description: This modern ice cream parlor with flavors befitting a mixologist boasts traditional local flavors- coconut, mojitos as well as old fashion favorites- guanábano , strawberry. Don't wait , as they change the flavors often!
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Helad'oro
Tejadillo
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Address: Aguiar No.206 e/ Empedrado y Tejadillo, Habana Vieja. Description: This modern ice cream parlor with flavors befitting a mixologist boasts traditional local flavors- coconut, mojitos as well as old fashion favorites- guanábano , strawberry. Don't wait , as they change the flavors often!
Address: It is situated inside the fortress 'El Morro' Description: Restaurant specialized in typical Cuban food and national and international cocktails ... and named after the twelve apostels, in fact the twelve canons that protect "El Morro". The local dishes are excellent. While eating, you can enjoy beautiful Cuban life music.
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Restaurante
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Address: It is situated inside the fortress 'El Morro' Description: Restaurant specialized in typical Cuban food and national and international cocktails ... and named after the twelve apostels, in fact the twelve canons that protect "El Morro". The local dishes are excellent. While eating, you can enjoy beautiful Cuban life music.
Address: 17 No.55 - Edificio Focsa Piso 36, Vedado. Description: Elegant restaurant with a magnificent scenic view. You can enjoy dishes from the international and national cuisine, such as Broiled Lobster and Roast Pork Leg, as well as the widest choice of international cocktails. Reservations are taken for business breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
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La Torre
Calle M
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Address: 17 No.55 - Edificio Focsa Piso 36, Vedado. Description: Elegant restaurant with a magnificent scenic view. You can enjoy dishes from the international and national cuisine, such as Broiled Lobster and Roast Pork Leg, as well as the widest choice of international cocktails. Reservations are taken for business breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
Address: Linea No.753 e/ Paseo y 2, Vedado. Address: Good attention and excellent food. For those who do not want to spend a lot, the executive menu is very accessible, but you can eat more than good with a lot of variety of dishes spending a bit more. While you taste the delicious dishes, an atmosphere that leaves the urban vortex envelops you, with old typewriters, works of art, clocks and original artifacts related to the cinema.
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Decameron
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Address: Linea No.753 e/ Paseo y 2, Vedado. Address: Good attention and excellent food. For those who do not want to spend a lot, the executive menu is very accessible, but you can eat more than good with a lot of variety of dishes spending a bit more. While you taste the delicious dishes, an atmosphere that leaves the urban vortex envelops you, with old typewriters, works of art, clocks and original artifacts related to the cinema.

Sightseeing

Description: Modernist architecture along Avenida 23 in Vedado. Across the Avenue you will find old movie theaters, a mix of architecture going from colonial to art deco, Coppelia Ice Cream is right there, Hotel Nacional too offering internet access, there are Agropecuarios where you can buy fruit and take home for a smoothie, bars and restaurants are opening every day and one of Havana's best bakery is there too: Pasteleria Almendrares. Avenida 23 takes directly to El Malecon. Good place to buy souvenirs / small trinkets also.
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Avenida 23
Avenida 23
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Description: Modernist architecture along Avenida 23 in Vedado. Across the Avenue you will find old movie theaters, a mix of architecture going from colonial to art deco, Coppelia Ice Cream is right there, Hotel Nacional too offering internet access, there are Agropecuarios where you can buy fruit and take home for a smoothie, bars and restaurants are opening every day and one of Havana's best bakery is there too: Pasteleria Almendrares. Avenida 23 takes directly to El Malecon. Good place to buy souvenirs / small trinkets also.
Address: Paseo y Rancho Boyeros, Vedado. Description: The Plaza is 31st largest city square in the world, measuring 72,000 square meters. The square is notable as being where many political rallies take place and Fidel Castro and other political figures address Cubans. Fidel Castro addressed more than a million Cubans on many important occasions, such as 1 May and 26 July each year. Pope John Paul II, during his 1998 first visit by a Pope, and Pope Francis in 2015, held large Masses there during papal visits to Cuba.
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Plaza De La Revolucion
Avenida Paseo
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Address: Paseo y Rancho Boyeros, Vedado. Description: The Plaza is 31st largest city square in the world, measuring 72,000 square meters. The square is notable as being where many political rallies take place and Fidel Castro and other political figures address Cubans. Fidel Castro addressed more than a million Cubans on many important occasions, such as 1 May and 26 July each year. Pope John Paul II, during his 1998 first visit by a Pope, and Pope Francis in 2015, held large Masses there during papal visits to Cuba.
Description: You can enjoy the beautiful buildings from the ´50s of the last century and the fantastic houses flanking the Republican period.
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Avenida Paseo
Avenida Paseo
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Description: You can enjoy the beautiful buildings from the ´50s of the last century and the fantastic houses flanking the Republican period.
Address: 13 No.108 e/ L y M, Vedado. Description: This enormous, stepped apartment block was commissioned by publisher José López Serrano, who ran La Moderna Poesía, a Cuban publishing house. Built by Ricardo Mira and Miguel Rosich in 1932, the facade is furnished with zig-zagged arches and characteristic flower friezes, but the highlight is buried inside.
López Serrano Building
Address: 13 No.108 e/ L y M, Vedado. Description: This enormous, stepped apartment block was commissioned by publisher José López Serrano, who ran La Moderna Poesía, a Cuban publishing house. Built by Ricardo Mira and Miguel Rosich in 1932, the facade is furnished with zig-zagged arches and characteristic flower friezes, but the highlight is buried inside.
Address: Avenida de Bélgica (Monserrate) No.261 e/ Empedrado y San Juan de Dios. Habana Vieja. Description: If you have interest in Architecture or Art Deco, this location is not to be missed. Unlike many buildings in Havana, Edificio Bacardi is in excellent condition. The guards at the front door are very nice and will allow you to walk around the lobby if you ask them.
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bacardi building
261 Av. Bélgica
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Address: Avenida de Bélgica (Monserrate) No.261 e/ Empedrado y San Juan de Dios. Habana Vieja. Description: If you have interest in Architecture or Art Deco, this location is not to be missed. Unlike many buildings in Havana, Edificio Bacardi is in excellent condition. The guards at the front door are very nice and will allow you to walk around the lobby if you ask them.
Address: Empedrado No.156, Habana Vieja. Description: A beautiful church from 1700 designated by UNESCO a World Heritaged in 1982. The façade is an excellent example of Cuban Gothic, with the asymmetrical towers, the main altar and the bell towers. Recommended to get in and enjoy the paintings and frescoes. The church got a tower.. If possible climb up to enjoy a fantastic view of old Havana.
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La Catedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada de La Habana
156 Empedrado
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Address: Empedrado No.156, Habana Vieja. Description: A beautiful church from 1700 designated by UNESCO a World Heritaged in 1982. The façade is an excellent example of Cuban Gothic, with the asymmetrical towers, the main altar and the bell towers. Recommended to get in and enjoy the paintings and frescoes. The church got a tower.. If possible climb up to enjoy a fantastic view of old Havana.
Address: Obispo No.153 esq Mercaderes. Habana Vieja. Description: Get inside the hotel. It is like stepping back in time , the old style lift is worth going in .Hemingway's room is preserved just as it was when he used to stay there, it's really interesting to see. It has a terrace (roof top) with an excellent view facing Cristo de Habana.
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Ambos Mundos Hotel
153 Obispo
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Address: Obispo No.153 esq Mercaderes. Habana Vieja. Description: Get inside the hotel. It is like stepping back in time , the old style lift is worth going in .Hemingway's room is preserved just as it was when he used to stay there, it's really interesting to see. It has a terrace (roof top) with an excellent view facing Cristo de Habana.
Description: This 7 kilometer long boulevard is the city’s safeguard from the sea’s waves. Walking along and on the Malecón itself in the sunlight gives you a great, adventures feeling. At one side you have (old) cars passing by and all the noise of the city, at the other you’ll find the restless sea bouncing at this blockade. It’s a great place to have a break in the sunlight and to watch the old cars pass by.
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Malecon
Malecon
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Description: This 7 kilometer long boulevard is the city’s safeguard from the sea’s waves. Walking along and on the Malecón itself in the sunlight gives you a great, adventures feeling. At one side you have (old) cars passing by and all the noise of the city, at the other you’ll find the restless sea bouncing at this blockade. It’s a great place to have a break in the sunlight and to watch the old cars pass by.
Description: Full of life, restaurants, music and bars. With no cars it is safe to wander in and out of the shops, haggle for souveniers and grab an ice cream. Interspersed with museum shops and restaurants - it leads to everything. Note that the real Cuba is to be found on adjoining streets which are crumbling and in various stages of repair.
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Obispo
Obispo
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Description: Full of life, restaurants, music and bars. With no cars it is safe to wander in and out of the shops, haggle for souveniers and grab an ice cream. Interspersed with museum shops and restaurants - it leads to everything. Note that the real Cuba is to be found on adjoining streets which are crumbling and in various stages of repair.
Address: Obispo y Tacón, Habana Vieja. Description: Conceived by the Spanish in the early 16th century it became the site for the government leaders thereater. Now you will find statues to founders of the Republic and re-purposed buidins like the former US embassy. Old trees, gardens, museums, and vintage book sellers nearby. Stroll the perimeter and look ito the old courtyards and admire the architecture.
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Náměstí zbraní
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Address: Obispo y Tacón, Habana Vieja. Description: Conceived by the Spanish in the early 16th century it became the site for the government leaders thereater. Now you will find statues to founders of the Republic and re-purposed buidins like the former US embassy. Old trees, gardens, museums, and vintage book sellers nearby. Stroll the perimeter and look ito the old courtyards and admire the architecture.
Address: Located at Plaza de Armas, Habana Vieja. Description: A small neoclassical structure with a bust of Christopher Columbus and three paintings by the French painter Jean-Baptiste Vermay in front of the Palace of the Captains General. The first mass was held here, in the shade of a ceiba -Havana in 1519. There is a "magic" Ceiba tree (silk-cotton tree ) to which specific dates people beseech to ask wishes. Cubans consider certain special powers to this tree :)
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El Templete
Barillo
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Address: Located at Plaza de Armas, Habana Vieja. Description: A small neoclassical structure with a bust of Christopher Columbus and three paintings by the French painter Jean-Baptiste Vermay in front of the Palace of the Captains General. The first mass was held here, in the shade of a ceiba -Havana in 1519. There is a "magic" Ceiba tree (silk-cotton tree ) to which specific dates people beseech to ask wishes. Cubans consider certain special powers to this tree :)
Address: Between Casa Blanca and ortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña, Casa Blanca. Description: The Cuban sculpture of Jesus Christ is huge. It stands tall on a hill and can be seen from the harbor below. It is located near the Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña, the Castillo De los Tres Reyes del Morro and the Casablanca Havana Club where Che Guevara lived after the revolution; so there are several historical things to see close by. If you like to walk, then you can take the Ferry like the locals do. The ferry from Old Havana to casa Blanca (you pay 10 cents CUP). Then walk up to the statue, seeing the fort on the way.
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Kříž v Havaně
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Address: Between Casa Blanca and ortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña, Casa Blanca. Description: The Cuban sculpture of Jesus Christ is huge. It stands tall on a hill and can be seen from the harbor below. It is located near the Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña, the Castillo De los Tres Reyes del Morro and the Casablanca Havana Club where Che Guevara lived after the revolution; so there are several historical things to see close by. If you like to walk, then you can take the Ferry like the locals do. The ferry from Old Havana to casa Blanca (you pay 10 cents CUP). Then walk up to the statue, seeing the fort on the way.
Description: This Plaza served as a point of water fleets. In addition to the Convent and Church of San Francisco de Asis, they surround the Lonja del Comercio and the customs building. At this Plaza you will find "La Conversación" (The Conversation) - a bronze sculpture. It was made by French artist Etienne and donated by Vittorio Perrotta to the City in September 2012, it represents the need for dialogue in contemporary society.
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Náměstí San Francisca de Asis
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Description: This Plaza served as a point of water fleets. In addition to the Convent and Church of San Francisco de Asis, they surround the Lonja del Comercio and the customs building. At this Plaza you will find "La Conversación" (The Conversation) - a bronze sculpture. It was made by French artist Etienne and donated by Vittorio Perrotta to the City in September 2012, it represents the need for dialogue in contemporary society.
Address: Lamparilla No.2 - Plaza de San Francisco, Habana Vieja. Description: The beautifully maintained Lonja del Comercio de la Habana is worth a peak inside, as is the boutique hotel Palacio de Marques de San Felipe Y Santiago de Bejucal; there is a lovely lobby bar and in the reception there is an interesting wall clock. It was designed by the artist Luis Alberto Rodriguez, a member of Grupo Espacio.
Lonja Del Comercio
Address: Lamparilla No.2 - Plaza de San Francisco, Habana Vieja. Description: The beautifully maintained Lonja del Comercio de la Habana is worth a peak inside, as is the boutique hotel Palacio de Marques de San Felipe Y Santiago de Bejucal; there is a lovely lobby bar and in the reception there is an interesting wall clock. It was designed by the artist Luis Alberto Rodriguez, a member of Grupo Espacio.
Address: Oficios y Callejón Churruca, Habana Vieja. Description: Outside the Museo Palacio de Gobierno sits a railway carriage, still on rails at the corner of Callejón Churruca. It originally belonged to the Cuban Railroad Company and beginning in 1902 was used by Cuban presidents on their campaigns and for official visits. You can do a walk-through visit to admire the furniture and the designed silver and glassware. Visit also Museo Palacio de Gobierno that covers the period from the proclamation of the Republic in 1902 to 1930, when the Capitol was founded and where the House of Representatives was located.
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Coche Mambí
Oficios
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Address: Oficios y Callejón Churruca, Habana Vieja. Description: Outside the Museo Palacio de Gobierno sits a railway carriage, still on rails at the corner of Callejón Churruca. It originally belonged to the Cuban Railroad Company and beginning in 1902 was used by Cuban presidents on their campaigns and for official visits. You can do a walk-through visit to admire the furniture and the designed silver and glassware. Visit also Museo Palacio de Gobierno that covers the period from the proclamation of the Republic in 1902 to 1930, when the Capitol was founded and where the House of Representatives was located.
Address: San Ignacio y Muralla, Habana Vieja. Description: One of the 5 major squares in Old Havana. You have lots to see here!! - from art in the square, to Café Escorial, where you can get great coffee, and beans ground for you. You will find 1) the Cervezeria, the first micro brewery in Havana, and very popular on the weekends with Cubans 2) the Camera Oscura - where you can see a panoramic 360 degree view of Old Havana 3) La Taberna, where the Roberto Faz Band plays nightly and 4) the Fototeca de Habana, which has great exhibitions of Cuban photography.
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Staroměstské náměstí
San Ignacio
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Address: San Ignacio y Muralla, Habana Vieja. Description: One of the 5 major squares in Old Havana. You have lots to see here!! - from art in the square, to Café Escorial, where you can get great coffee, and beans ground for you. You will find 1) the Cervezeria, the first micro brewery in Havana, and very popular on the weekends with Cubans 2) the Camera Oscura - where you can see a panoramic 360 degree view of Old Havana 3) La Taberna, where the Roberto Faz Band plays nightly and 4) the Fototeca de Habana, which has great exhibitions of Cuban photography.
Description: El Callejón del Chorro give you access to the Plaza Catedral. There came a branch of the Royal Zanja (Zanja Real) whose waters would be used in the first public bathhouse. In the short section is the Experimental Graphic Workshop and Restaurant Doña Eutimia.
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Callejon del Chorro
Callejon del Chorro
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Description: El Callejón del Chorro give you access to the Plaza Catedral. There came a branch of the Royal Zanja (Zanja Real) whose waters would be used in the first public bathhouse. In the short section is the Experimental Graphic Workshop and Restaurant Doña Eutimia.
Address: 23 No.1155 e/ 10 y 12, Vedado. Description: ICAIC is the national cinematographic authority. It is the main producer of feature films, documentaries and animated films in the country. It maintains the Cinemateca de Cuba, Film Archives, film festivals, the national and international promotion and distribution of Cuban cinema, and cultural management of the cinema. The ICAIC is one of the most prestigious artistic and intellectual institutions in Cuba. They have a good coffee bar and selling posters of Cuban cinema.
ICAIC
1155 Av. 23
Address: 23 No.1155 e/ 10 y 12, Vedado. Description: ICAIC is the national cinematographic authority. It is the main producer of feature films, documentaries and animated films in the country. It maintains the Cinemateca de Cuba, Film Archives, film festivals, the national and international promotion and distribution of Cuban cinema, and cultural management of the cinema. The ICAIC is one of the most prestigious artistic and intellectual institutions in Cuba. They have a good coffee bar and selling posters of Cuban cinema.
Address: Callejón de Hamel e/ Hospital y Aramburo, Centro Habana. Description: Callejon (Alley) de Hamel is a funky, artistic & bohemian very small area. This place will show you some of the Afro-Cuban artists and the heritage of the Santeria culture. There are many sculptures made by using the waste materials such as stone, iron, steel and different kind of raw material. On Sundays at noon there is a "Rumba performance" by an Afro-Cuban group. If you want to experience it; be there early. It will be very crowded :)
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Callejon de hamel
Callejon de Hamel
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Address: Callejón de Hamel e/ Hospital y Aramburo, Centro Habana. Description: Callejon (Alley) de Hamel is a funky, artistic & bohemian very small area. This place will show you some of the Afro-Cuban artists and the heritage of the Santeria culture. There are many sculptures made by using the waste materials such as stone, iron, steel and different kind of raw material. On Sundays at noon there is a "Rumba performance" by an Afro-Cuban group. If you want to experience it; be there early. It will be very crowded :)
Description: This avenue takes its name, Avenida de los Presidentes (Avenue of the Presidents), from the monuments that have been placed on its wide promenade to honor some of Cuba’s former presidents. Usually it is called ‘Calle G’ (G Street), and with its trees pruned in different shapes and its lavish mansions, is one of the most splendid streets in Vedado. At night, mainly on weekends, the area becomes crowded with young people, who come here with guitars, drums and even windpipes to have a good time.
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Avenida de los Presidentes
Avenida de los Presidentes
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Description: This avenue takes its name, Avenida de los Presidentes (Avenue of the Presidents), from the monuments that have been placed on its wide promenade to honor some of Cuba’s former presidents. Usually it is called ‘Calle G’ (G Street), and with its trees pruned in different shapes and its lavish mansions, is one of the most splendid streets in Vedado. At night, mainly on weekends, the area becomes crowded with young people, who come here with guitars, drums and even windpipes to have a good time.
Address: 26 esq 3ra A, Jaimanitas. Description: Artist José Fuster has turned his home neighborhood into a masterpiece of intricate tile-work with beautiful colours. Fusterlandia stretches way beyond Fuster’s own residence. Over half the neighborhood has been given similar artistic treatment, from street signs to bus stops to the local doctor’s house. Recommended to visit.
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Fusterlandia
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Address: 26 esq 3ra A, Jaimanitas. Description: Artist José Fuster has turned his home neighborhood into a masterpiece of intricate tile-work with beautiful colours. Fusterlandia stretches way beyond Fuster’s own residence. Over half the neighborhood has been given similar artistic treatment, from street signs to bus stops to the local doctor’s house. Recommended to visit.
Address: Obispo e/ Mercaderes y San Ignacio, Habana Vieja. Description: Building located in the space that occupies the Convent of Santo Domingo and the church of San Juan de Letrán. There was founded on January 5, 1728 the Royal and Pontifical University of Havana, as can be seen on a plaque at the edge of the building. At the moment it works like a University College and center of improvement of the Historical Center of the City.
Colegio San Gerónimo de La Habana
Obispo
Address: Obispo e/ Mercaderes y San Ignacio, Habana Vieja. Description: Building located in the space that occupies the Convent of Santo Domingo and the church of San Juan de Letrán. There was founded on January 5, 1728 the Royal and Pontifical University of Havana, as can be seen on a plaque at the edge of the building. At the moment it works like a University College and center of improvement of the Historical Center of the City.
Address: Located near the Plaza de Armas, Habana Vieja. Description: It was built in 1836 and is located on the shore of the bay to supply drinking water up to three boats at the same time. It was changed several times of place, but at the moment it is in its original location, to the shore of the bay almost opposite the Castle of the Force.
Fuente de Neptuno.
Malecón
Address: Located near the Plaza de Armas, Habana Vieja. Description: It was built in 1836 and is located on the shore of the bay to supply drinking water up to three boats at the same time. It was changed several times of place, but at the moment it is in its original location, to the shore of the bay almost opposite the Castle of the Force.
Address: Cuba No.460 e/ Amargura y Teniente Rey. Habana Vieja. Description: The Academy of Sciences of Cuba is an official institution of the Cuban state, independent and consultative in matter of science.
Cuban Academy of Sciences
460
Address: Cuba No.460 e/ Amargura y Teniente Rey. Habana Vieja. Description: The Academy of Sciences of Cuba is an official institution of the Cuban state, independent and consultative in matter of science.
Description: It is one of the most famous walks in Havana since the 18th century. The Alameda de Paula, which owes its name to the church next to it, is considered "the first promenade of the capital". It starts at Calle Luz, and runs parallel to Avenida del Puerto and La Habana bay, to the San Jose handicraft market.
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Casa de la Música de Miramar
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Description: It is one of the most famous walks in Havana since the 18th century. The Alameda de Paula, which owes its name to the church next to it, is considered "the first promenade of the capital". It starts at Calle Luz, and runs parallel to Avenida del Puerto and La Habana bay, to the San Jose handicraft market.
Description: A predominantly residential area where many or most of the Embassies are located as well as some of the most splendid & decadent mansions in Havana. Quinta Avenida or 5th Avenue in Miramar could be considered Embassy Row as many of them are located on this boulevard. It's nice to take a stroll along the tree lined pedestrian walkway and gaze at the mansions along the way. A commercial center has been a recent addition, the 'Centro de Negocios Miramar' between Calle 76-80 and you'll also find several hotels close by.
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5ta Avenida, Miramar- Havana, Cuba
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Description: A predominantly residential area where many or most of the Embassies are located as well as some of the most splendid & decadent mansions in Havana. Quinta Avenida or 5th Avenue in Miramar could be considered Embassy Row as many of them are located on this boulevard. It's nice to take a stroll along the tree lined pedestrian walkway and gaze at the mansions along the way. A commercial center has been a recent addition, the 'Centro de Negocios Miramar' between Calle 76-80 and you'll also find several hotels close by.
Address: Avenida de los Presidentes / G esq 29, Vedado. Description: The Monument to José Miguel Gómez is the most beautiful sculptural work of those that are in the Avenue of the Presidents and one of most notorious of the City of Havana. It was created by the Italian architect Giovanni Nicolini, inaugurated in the year 1936. It is dedicated to one of the leaders of the War of liberation against the Spanish colonialism. Just 200 meters from the Luxury Apartment La Patrona.
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Monumento a José Miguel Gómez
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Address: Avenida de los Presidentes / G esq 29, Vedado. Description: The Monument to José Miguel Gómez is the most beautiful sculptural work of those that are in the Avenue of the Presidents and one of most notorious of the City of Havana. It was created by the Italian architect Giovanni Nicolini, inaugurated in the year 1936. It is dedicated to one of the leaders of the War of liberation against the Spanish colonialism. Just 200 meters from the Luxury Apartment La Patrona.

Drinks & Nightlife

O No.14 e/ 17 y 19, Vedado. Description: Great club & good food also!! It´s open every day. There are 3 different bands per night which means 21 live music acts to enjoy. No matter what style of music you enjoy, El Gato Tuerto has something for you. Music starts around 10 pm and extends to somewhere past 2 am.
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El Gato Tuerto
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O No.14 e/ 17 y 19, Vedado. Description: Great club & good food also!! It´s open every day. There are 3 different bands per night which means 21 live music acts to enjoy. No matter what style of music you enjoy, El Gato Tuerto has something for you. Music starts around 10 pm and extends to somewhere past 2 am.
Address: 26 esq 11, Vedado. Description: Is it an art gallery, music hall, dance theatre, bar, restaurant? All of the above! Fabrica de Arte (FAC) is an absolutely incredible place with so many awesome exhibition spaces. Incredible modern Cuban art work on display. In addition you can have your mojito while you stroll around the galleries. You can eat at Restaurant Tierra inside FAC. Highly recommend it and then you skip to cue to enter to FAC) It´s very popular to get in to FAC and usually you have to wait around 20 - 30 minutes to come in. Open from Thursday to Sunday
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Fábrica de Artes Cubana
& Calle 26
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Address: 26 esq 11, Vedado. Description: Is it an art gallery, music hall, dance theatre, bar, restaurant? All of the above! Fabrica de Arte (FAC) is an absolutely incredible place with so many awesome exhibition spaces. Incredible modern Cuban art work on display. In addition you can have your mojito while you stroll around the galleries. You can eat at Restaurant Tierra inside FAC. Highly recommend it and then you skip to cue to enter to FAC) It´s very popular to get in to FAC and usually you have to wait around 20 - 30 minutes to come in. Open from Thursday to Sunday
Address: 21 esq O, Vedado. Description: Hotel Nacional is a beautiful old Historic Hotel. It has a lot to offer. Several restaurants, a great poolside cafe, with drinks and delicious food! Also really nice elegant formal restaurant among others. The hotel also has the Parisian Cabaret. Second on to the cabaret show at Tropicana, and much cheaper. The best part of the hotel is the outside bar / lounge area. It goes all the way down to a beautiful view of the water. Several different areas of seating and vignettes (any people just sit in this area having cocktails).
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Hotel Nacional de Cuba
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Address: 21 esq O, Vedado. Description: Hotel Nacional is a beautiful old Historic Hotel. It has a lot to offer. Several restaurants, a great poolside cafe, with drinks and delicious food! Also really nice elegant formal restaurant among others. The hotel also has the Parisian Cabaret. Second on to the cabaret show at Tropicana, and much cheaper. The best part of the hotel is the outside bar / lounge area. It goes all the way down to a beautiful view of the water. Several different areas of seating and vignettes (any people just sit in this area having cocktails).
Address: Linea No.112 e/ L y M, Vedado. Description: Restaurant & Bar. This rooftop bar is a perfect place to grab a beer or mojito. They offer food, drinks and hookah. This place is wonderful for a warm night! It's filled with locals and character.
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Encuentro Bar de Tapas y Hookahs
Línea
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Address: Linea No.112 e/ L y M, Vedado. Description: Restaurant & Bar. This rooftop bar is a perfect place to grab a beer or mojito. They offer food, drinks and hookah. This place is wonderful for a warm night! It's filled with locals and character.
Address: 23 e/ N y O, Vedado. Description: Jazz Club "The Vixen and the Crow" It is an small club in a basement, with an unusual entrance through a red British phone. The shows are different every evening. The entrance fee is 10 cuc, including 2 cocktails.
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Jazz Club La Zorra Y El Cuervo
Avenida 23
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Address: 23 e/ N y O, Vedado. Description: Jazz Club "The Vixen and the Crow" It is an small club in a basement, with an unusual entrance through a red British phone. The shows are different every evening. The entrance fee is 10 cuc, including 2 cocktails.
Address: 20 No.3308 esq 35, Miramar. Description: Here you find World Class Salsa & Jazz with Ray Fernandez and his 10-piece band. Get there early or you will be standing in a long line.
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Diablo Tun Tun
Avenida 35
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Address: 20 No.3308 esq 35, Miramar. Description: Here you find World Class Salsa & Jazz with Ray Fernandez and his 10-piece band. Get there early or you will be standing in a long line.
Address: 39 e/ 41 y 50, Playa. Description: Good bar for a good time with family, friends or couples. Good local air-conditioned, with very good music and drinks of different types. The service is good and the best is the show performed by several artists.
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Bolahabana
Avenida 39
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Address: 39 e/ 41 y 50, Playa. Description: Good bar for a good time with family, friends or couples. Good local air-conditioned, with very good music and drinks of different types. The service is good and the best is the show performed by several artists.
Address: Zulueta No.252 e/ Animas y Virtudes, Habana Vieja. Description: An old gem in the very heart of Havana. When everyone is going to new crowded places just come to this bar sit and chill while having great cocktails. It deserves a visit although you don´t have a drink :)
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Sloppy Joe's Bar, Havana
Agramonte
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Address: Zulueta No.252 e/ Animas y Virtudes, Habana Vieja. Description: An old gem in the very heart of Havana. When everyone is going to new crowded places just come to this bar sit and chill while having great cocktails. It deserves a visit although you don´t have a drink :)
Address: Obispo No.557 esq Monserrate, Habana Vieja. Description: The cradle of the daiquiri. It was frequented by Hemingway. It is a must visit place, with a lot of history. You can even eat or just have a sandwich.
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El Floridita Bar
Obispo
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Address: Obispo No.557 esq Monserrate, Habana Vieja. Description: The cradle of the daiquiri. It was frequented by Hemingway. It is a must visit place, with a lot of history. You can even eat or just have a sandwich.
Address: Cuba No.204 e/ O`Reilly y Empedrado, Habana Vieja. Description: The typical must visit!! You can not go through La Vieja Habana without visiting La Bodeguita del Medio. One of the typical places, which preserves on its walls photos of the famous, as well as signatures and phrases of all those who wish to leave the traces of their passage there. Many visitors and not the best attention :(
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La Bodeguita Del Medio
Empedrado
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Address: Cuba No.204 e/ O`Reilly y Empedrado, Habana Vieja. Description: The typical must visit!! You can not go through La Vieja Habana without visiting La Bodeguita del Medio. One of the typical places, which preserves on its walls photos of the famous, as well as signatures and phrases of all those who wish to leave the traces of their passage there. Many visitors and not the best attention :(
Address: Malecón No.1252 esq 20, Vedado. Description: Old palace conditioned like bar and restaurant. It consists of a few rooms converted into dining room, with quiet gardens where you can have dinner, a drink or stroll. On Thursdays and Sundays, you can enjoy salsa dancing outdoors with a mix of Cubans and tourists.
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1830
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Address: Malecón No.1252 esq 20, Vedado. Description: Old palace conditioned like bar and restaurant. It consists of a few rooms converted into dining room, with quiet gardens where you can have dinner, a drink or stroll. On Thursdays and Sundays, you can enjoy salsa dancing outdoors with a mix of Cubans and tourists.
Address: 72 e/ 45 y Linea del Ferrocarril, Marianao. Description: Spectacular show with many dancers, multiple costume changes, good routines. The food is not the best but the dancing is wonderful. Recommended to have dinner before you go to this cabaret and pay just for the "show" Note: This place is expensive. 75 CUC - 85 CUC or 95 CUC/ person depending where do you want to seat.
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Tropicana Club
72 A
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Address: 72 e/ 45 y Linea del Ferrocarril, Marianao. Description: Spectacular show with many dancers, multiple costume changes, good routines. The food is not the best but the dancing is wonderful. Recommended to have dinner before you go to this cabaret and pay just for the "show" Note: This place is expensive. 75 CUC - 85 CUC or 95 CUC/ person depending where do you want to seat.
Address: Avenida del Puerto No.304 esq Sol, Habana Vieja. (Not far from the Russian Orthodox Church) Description: It´s a good starting point with a "mojito" for those who choose to walk along the tree-lined promenade Alameda de Paula or have a look at Cuban handicrafts at Centro Cultural Antiguos Almacenes de Depósito San José.
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Bar Dos Hermanos
304 Sol
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Address: Avenida del Puerto No.304 esq Sol, Habana Vieja. (Not far from the Russian Orthodox Church) Description: It´s a good starting point with a "mojito" for those who choose to walk along the tree-lined promenade Alameda de Paula or have a look at Cuban handicrafts at Centro Cultural Antiguos Almacenes de Depósito San José.
Address: Calle 17 No.809 Altos e/ 2 y 4, Vedado. Description: It is a typical house of Vedado renovated in a bar, cafe/ restaurant. Decorated with works of Cuban art. It is run by wonderful people and offers food and drinks typically Cuban, but with a touch of modernity. The menu of rums is very good...ask for advice :)
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Madrigal Bar Cafe
Calle 17
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Address: Calle 17 No.809 Altos e/ 2 y 4, Vedado. Description: It is a typical house of Vedado renovated in a bar, cafe/ restaurant. Decorated with works of Cuban art. It is run by wonderful people and offers food and drinks typically Cuban, but with a touch of modernity. The menu of rums is very good...ask for advice :)
Address: Address: 21 esq O, Vedado. Description: Cabaret "Parisien" is one of the most famous cabaret in Cuba, which hosts a show at the National Hotel from the 40s of the last century. This cabaret is small and can accommodate only 280 people. In their colorful shows, cabaret actors use Spanish, Caribbean, African, Flamenco, Sarabande and Tonadilla rhythms. Don't expect the Tropicana show but this is a really good alternative (half the price of the Tropicana)
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Cabaret Parisien
Calle O
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Address: Address: 21 esq O, Vedado. Description: Cabaret "Parisien" is one of the most famous cabaret in Cuba, which hosts a show at the National Hotel from the 40s of the last century. This cabaret is small and can accommodate only 280 people. In their colorful shows, cabaret actors use Spanish, Caribbean, African, Flamenco, Sarabande and Tonadilla rhythms. Don't expect the Tropicana show but this is a really good alternative (half the price of the Tropicana)

Arts & Culture

Address: 17 No.502 e/ D y E, Vedado. Description: Visiting this small palace will give you an inkling of the wealthy life-style and art collected by some Cubans prior to the Revolution. The building alone is a beautiful piece of architecture, but the collection is superb! The place is split into different themed rooms. Each room makes you go wow! The guides are quite good and do their best to give you the tour.
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Museo de Artes Decorativas
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Address: 17 No.502 e/ D y E, Vedado. Description: Visiting this small palace will give you an inkling of the wealthy life-style and art collected by some Cubans prior to the Revolution. The building alone is a beautiful piece of architecture, but the collection is superb! The place is split into different themed rooms. Each room makes you go wow! The guides are quite good and do their best to give you the tour.
Address: Paseo e/ 13 y 15, Vedado. Description: Opened in 2007, this museum-library is housed in Villa Lita, a mansion built in eclectic style in El Vedado. It exhibits and promotes the life, work and personal collections of Servando Cabrera Moreno, a versatile artist, devoted teacher, tireless promoter of Cuban culture and singular collector. The museum’s collection includes over 5,000 pieces by Cabrera himself, as well as documents, catalogs, stamps, posters, art magazines, photographs, postcards and works by artists related to Cabrera. Outside the house is the Garden of Sculptures, where lovely pieces can be admired, including a huge mural by Marta Arjona and a sculpture by Rita Longa.
VILLA LITA, SEDE DEL MUSEO-BIBLIOTECA SERVANDO CABRERA MORENO.
Avenida Paseo
Address: Paseo e/ 13 y 15, Vedado. Description: Opened in 2007, this museum-library is housed in Villa Lita, a mansion built in eclectic style in El Vedado. It exhibits and promotes the life, work and personal collections of Servando Cabrera Moreno, a versatile artist, devoted teacher, tireless promoter of Cuban culture and singular collector. The museum’s collection includes over 5,000 pieces by Cabrera himself, as well as documents, catalogs, stamps, posters, art magazines, photographs, postcards and works by artists related to Cabrera. Outside the house is the Garden of Sculptures, where lovely pieces can be admired, including a huge mural by Marta Arjona and a sculpture by Rita Longa.
Address: San Miguel No.1 159 esq Ronda, Vedado. Description: If History is an area that appeals to you, make sure you spend a couple of hours at Museo Napoleonico while visiting Havana. Lots of interesting items, and artwork related to Napoleon Bonaparte in this nice museum. One of the best museums in Havana.
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Napoleon Museum
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Address: San Miguel No.1 159 esq Ronda, Vedado. Description: If History is an area that appeals to you, make sure you spend a couple of hours at Museo Napoleonico while visiting Havana. Lots of interesting items, and artwork related to Napoleon Bonaparte in this nice museum. One of the best museums in Havana.
Address: San Lazaro y L, Vedado. Description: The most impressive part of the University, at least as seen from outside, is the flight of steps or escalinata that lead up to the front section of the campus where you can take a picture with the Alma Mater statue. The university has occupied this site since 1902 and with students being key players in national politics in Cuba. The University has seen many important political mobilisations over the years, especially in the early and mid 1920s, in 1933 and again in the mid and late 1950s. Some of the buildings are constructed in neoclassical style and are worth exploring.
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Universidad de la Habana
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Address: San Lazaro y L, Vedado. Description: The most impressive part of the University, at least as seen from outside, is the flight of steps or escalinata that lead up to the front section of the campus where you can take a picture with the Alma Mater statue. The university has occupied this site since 1902 and with students being key players in national politics in Cuba. The University has seen many important political mobilisations over the years, especially in the early and mid 1920s, in 1933 and again in the mid and late 1950s. Some of the buildings are constructed in neoclassical style and are worth exploring.
Address: Trocadero e/ Zulueta y Monserrate, Habana Vieja. Description: The museum consists of two separate buildings - one for international art, and one for Cuban. You can either visit one building for 5 CUC or both for 8. Best recommended to visit the Cuban Art building with a collection that is simply spectacular. Wilfredo Lam may be the one Cuban artist everybody knows (and he is represented in force here), but one is sure to make many other discoveries after even a most cursory visit. It is a world-class Art museum showing off a world-class art tradition.
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Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Obispo
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Address: Trocadero e/ Zulueta y Monserrate, Habana Vieja. Description: The museum consists of two separate buildings - one for international art, and one for Cuban. You can either visit one building for 5 CUC or both for 8. Best recommended to visit the Cuban Art building with a collection that is simply spectacular. Wilfredo Lam may be the one Cuban artist everybody knows (and he is represented in force here), but one is sure to make many other discoveries after even a most cursory visit. It is a world-class Art museum showing off a world-class art tradition.
Address: Prado No.458 e/ San Jose y San Rafael, Habana Vieja. Description: Gran Teatro de La Habana is a wonderful restored building. If possible go to a performance of the Cuban Ballet. It will be a great experience to step into this marble palace and see what awaits Havana when it comes to restoring buildings as well as you can enjoy a beautiful performance of the Cuban ballet at reasonable prices.
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Great Theatre of Havana
458 P.º de Martí
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Address: Prado No.458 e/ San Jose y San Rafael, Habana Vieja. Description: Gran Teatro de La Habana is a wonderful restored building. If possible go to a performance of the Cuban Ballet. It will be a great experience to step into this marble palace and see what awaits Havana when it comes to restoring buildings as well as you can enjoy a beautiful performance of the Cuban ballet at reasonable prices.
Address: Obispo e/ Aguiar y Habana, Habana Vieja. Description: It has three exhibition halls and an immense collection on all continents. Cuban collections are grouped by stages of history and among the most relevant are 20 gold coins, medals, chips delivered in sugar mills like coins, lottery tickets, a thousand pesos signed by Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, among others.
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Museo Numismatico
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Address: Obispo e/ Aguiar y Habana, Habana Vieja. Description: It has three exhibition halls and an immense collection on all continents. Cuban collections are grouped by stages of history and among the most relevant are 20 gold coins, medals, chips delivered in sugar mills like coins, lottery tickets, a thousand pesos signed by Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, among others.
Address: Cuba e/ Obispo y O’Reilly, Habana Vieja. Description: Old Colonial Seat of Government - One of the most important palaces in Cuba, home to the Capitan General (Governor) of the Island under Spanish rule. The palace is being renovated now but it is worth a visit. Magnificent rooms and collections.
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Palacio De Los Capitanes Generales
Cuba Tacón
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Address: Cuba e/ Obispo y O’Reilly, Habana Vieja. Description: Old Colonial Seat of Government - One of the most important palaces in Cuba, home to the Capitan General (Governor) of the Island under Spanish rule. The palace is being renovated now but it is worth a visit. Magnificent rooms and collections.
Address: Plaza de Armas e/ O'Reilly y Av. del Puerto, Habana Vieja. Description: This fort, now turned museum contains quite a bit of silver, gold, coins and jewels found on ships that had sunk or had been attacked by pirates and then sunk off the coast of Cuba. It also contains small replicas of the Niña, Pinta and Santa Maria. This museum is worth the small entrance fee as there are several rooms of interesting items to see plus you can go upstairs on the top of the fort for a nice view.
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Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Obispo
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Address: Plaza de Armas e/ O'Reilly y Av. del Puerto, Habana Vieja. Description: This fort, now turned museum contains quite a bit of silver, gold, coins and jewels found on ships that had sunk or had been attacked by pirates and then sunk off the coast of Cuba. It also contains small replicas of the Niña, Pinta and Santa Maria. This museum is worth the small entrance fee as there are several rooms of interesting items to see plus you can go upstairs on the top of the fort for a nice view.
Address: Oficios e/ Amargura y Teniente Rey, Habana Vieja. Description: The Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis is now the Sala de Conciertos and Museo de Arte Sacro, where for a modest few CUCs there are daily classical concerts and a gallery on the second floor. Behind this is the smaller Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis, a beautiful building where during the liturgy you can hear the Cuban equivalent of a Gregorian chant, and a pretty garden where you can sit in peace.
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Convento de San Francisco de Asís
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Address: Oficios e/ Amargura y Teniente Rey, Habana Vieja. Description: The Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis is now the Sala de Conciertos and Museo de Arte Sacro, where for a modest few CUCs there are daily classical concerts and a gallery on the second floor. Behind this is the smaller Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis, a beautiful building where during the liturgy you can hear the Cuban equivalent of a Gregorian chant, and a pretty garden where you can sit in peace.
Description: It was erected as a military fortress to protect the city from pirates (XVI century). The Castle is located at the entrance of the bay and you can visit its interior for 10 cuc, it is a beautiful promenade and you can enjoy beautiful views of the city and the sea. If you decide to visit its interior you will find a historic complex that take you back to an earlier era. It has several galleries where various mechanisms used in the time of Spanish colonization are displayed.
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Hrad Tří králů z Morro
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Description: It was erected as a military fortress to protect the city from pirates (XVI century). The Castle is located at the entrance of the bay and you can visit its interior for 10 cuc, it is a beautiful promenade and you can enjoy beautiful views of the city and the sea. If you decide to visit its interior you will find a historic complex that take you back to an earlier era. It has several galleries where various mechanisms used in the time of Spanish colonization are displayed.
Address: Paseo de Marti y Avda del Puerto, Habana Vieja. Description: La Punta was designed by the Italian military engineer Bautista Antonelli and built between 1589 and 1600. It underwent comprehensive repairs after the British shelled it during their successful 1762 Havana raid. During the colonial era a chain was stretched 250m to the castle of El Morro every night to close the harbor mouth to shipping. The castle's museum is really just a few information boards chronicling its history but there are good views from the battlements where you can also admire the huge Parrott cannons dating from the mid-19th century.
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Castillo de San Salvador de la Punta
Malecón
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Address: Paseo de Marti y Avda del Puerto, Habana Vieja. Description: La Punta was designed by the Italian military engineer Bautista Antonelli and built between 1589 and 1600. It underwent comprehensive repairs after the British shelled it during their successful 1762 Havana raid. During the colonial era a chain was stretched 250m to the castle of El Morro every night to close the harbor mouth to shipping. The castle's museum is really just a few information boards chronicling its history but there are good views from the battlements where you can also admire the huge Parrott cannons dating from the mid-19th century.
Address: Refugio e/ Avenida de las Misiones y Zulueta, Habana Vieja. Description: This emblematic museum constructed between 1913 and 1920 was used by a string of Cuban presidents, culminating in Fulgencio Batista. The world-famous Tiffany's of New York decorated the interior, and the shimmering Salón de los Espejos (Hall of Mirrors) was designed to resemble the eponymous room at the Palace of Versailles. Today: It is a monographic museum that shows the "Cuban Revolution" - photographs, personal objects, manuscripts, the participants in the revolution, from its beginning to the final triumph ... and the Granma yacht. Visit the museum if you are interested in Cuban revolution history.
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Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion)
Avenida Bélgica
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Address: Refugio e/ Avenida de las Misiones y Zulueta, Habana Vieja. Description: This emblematic museum constructed between 1913 and 1920 was used by a string of Cuban presidents, culminating in Fulgencio Batista. The world-famous Tiffany's of New York decorated the interior, and the shimmering Salón de los Espejos (Hall of Mirrors) was designed to resemble the eponymous room at the Palace of Versailles. Today: It is a monographic museum that shows the "Cuban Revolution" - photographs, personal objects, manuscripts, the participants in the revolution, from its beginning to the final triumph ... and the Granma yacht. Visit the museum if you are interested in Cuban revolution history.
Address: Paseo No.406 e/ 17 y 19, Vedado. Description: It belongs to the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples. The mansion was ordered but by Juan Pedro Baró in honor of his wife Catalina Lasa. For terminations Italian and French marble and stucco made by firms in Paris were used. Plastering were made with sand brought from the Nile. The property, reminiscent of the Italian renaissance style facade was decorated by Dominique house of France, while the design of the gardens also was in charge if French Forestier.
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Casa de la Amistad
Avenida Paseo
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Address: Paseo No.406 e/ 17 y 19, Vedado. Description: It belongs to the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples. The mansion was ordered but by Juan Pedro Baró in honor of his wife Catalina Lasa. For terminations Italian and French marble and stucco made by firms in Paris were used. Plastering were made with sand brought from the Nile. The property, reminiscent of the Italian renaissance style facade was decorated by Dominique house of France, while the design of the gardens also was in charge if French Forestier.
Address: Teniente Rey No. 41 e/ Habana y Compostela. Habana Vieja. Description: To be known as the "Drugstore Johnson" and still have it written outside the establishment. In the showcases you can see ads of colonies, pectoral, jars and bottles of many years ago. Includes, in addition, the "rebotica" and dispensary where you can see bottles of medicine, mortars, single-dose (pills bottles) scales, and microscope.
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Museum of Pharmacy Habanera
41 Teniente Rey
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Address: Teniente Rey No. 41 e/ Habana y Compostela. Habana Vieja. Description: To be known as the "Drugstore Johnson" and still have it written outside the establishment. In the showcases you can see ads of colonies, pectoral, jars and bottles of many years ago. Includes, in addition, the "rebotica" and dispensary where you can see bottles of medicine, mortars, single-dose (pills bottles) scales, and microscope.
Address: Tacón y O`Reilly, Habana Vieja. Description: In 1770 the Spanish Crown decided to construct a building next to the Castillo de la Real Fuerza on the north side of the Plaza de Armas to serve as the Royal Post Office, responsible for all postal communication within Spain’s Ibero-American colonies. During its history, it has served many purposes including an army headquarters, vice-captain general’s office, Senate of the Republic, Supreme Court, National Academy of Arts and Letters and most recently the Institute of Cuban Literature (Instituto Cubano del Libro). Today is the Center for Interpretation of Cultural Relations Cuba-Europe.
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Palacio del Segundo Cabo
Cuba Tacón
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Address: Tacón y O`Reilly, Habana Vieja. Description: In 1770 the Spanish Crown decided to construct a building next to the Castillo de la Real Fuerza on the north side of the Plaza de Armas to serve as the Royal Post Office, responsible for all postal communication within Spain’s Ibero-American colonies. During its history, it has served many purposes including an army headquarters, vice-captain general’s office, Senate of the Republic, Supreme Court, National Academy of Arts and Letters and most recently the Institute of Cuban Literature (Instituto Cubano del Libro). Today is the Center for Interpretation of Cultural Relations Cuba-Europe.
Address: Obrapía y Mercaderes, Habana Vieja. Description: This is a beautiful colonial house that displays furniture, objects and pieces from the colonial era, is well-maintained and renovated thanks to the efforts of the City Historian's Office. It is also HQ for a local sewing and embroidery cooperative.
Casa de la Obra Pía
257 Aguacate
Address: Obrapía y Mercaderes, Habana Vieja. Description: This is a beautiful colonial house that displays furniture, objects and pieces from the colonial era, is well-maintained and renovated thanks to the efforts of the City Historian's Office. It is also HQ for a local sewing and embroidery cooperative.
Address: Linea No.657 e/ A y B, Vedado. Description: Refurbished in 2000, this 1,500-seat theatre has a Gaudi-esque feel–a meringue-shaped balcony wraps around the auditorium. It’s used for dance, folklore (home to the Conjunto Folklórico Nacional de Cuba), circus and variety shows, and for seasons for comedy and dance.
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Teatro Mella
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Address: Linea No.657 e/ A y B, Vedado. Description: Refurbished in 2000, this 1,500-seat theatre has a Gaudi-esque feel–a meringue-shaped balcony wraps around the auditorium. It’s used for dance, folklore (home to the Conjunto Folklórico Nacional de Cuba), circus and variety shows, and for seasons for comedy and dance.
Address: 1ra y 10, Miramar. Description: Karl Marx Theater, the largest theater on the island, considered the Theater of the Great Events of Cuba. Its has capacity for more than 5500 visitors. It is usually used for large shows, which include national and international varieties. It is also used for the celebration of great concerts by national and international artists, such as Carlos Varela, Silvio Rodríguez and Pablo Milanés, among others.
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Karl Marx
Avenida 1ra
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Address: 1ra y 10, Miramar. Description: Karl Marx Theater, the largest theater on the island, considered the Theater of the Great Events of Cuba. Its has capacity for more than 5500 visitors. It is usually used for large shows, which include national and international varieties. It is also used for the celebration of great concerts by national and international artists, such as Carlos Varela, Silvio Rodríguez and Pablo Milanés, among others.
Address: Obispo No.155, e/ Mercaderes y San Ignacio, Habana Vieja. Description: This townhouse was adapted in 1898 into a pharmacy by Francisco Taquechel. Restored and reopened in 1996, it functions as pharmacy and museum. Its collection includes 19th-century French porcelain apothecary’s jars and instruments found at excavation sites in the historical center of the city, including a century-old French porcelain water filter, a solar microscope and antique measuring pots. Check out the floor-to-ceiling cedar and mahogany shelves. The pharmacy sells several Cuban made natural products and other drugs.
Museo Farmacia Taquechel
Address: Obispo No.155, e/ Mercaderes y San Ignacio, Habana Vieja. Description: This townhouse was adapted in 1898 into a pharmacy by Francisco Taquechel. Restored and reopened in 1996, it functions as pharmacy and museum. Its collection includes 19th-century French porcelain apothecary’s jars and instruments found at excavation sites in the historical center of the city, including a century-old French porcelain water filter, a solar microscope and antique measuring pots. Check out the floor-to-ceiling cedar and mahogany shelves. The pharmacy sells several Cuban made natural products and other drugs.

Parks & Nature

Address: Carlos III esq Infanta, Centro Habana. Description: The former stately residence of Independence War general Máximo Gómez, the Quinta sits amid lush grounds that have been managed as botanical gardens since 1839. While the former Gómez residence is currently closed, the grounds have recently reopened as a botanical garden with 160 tree species, 40 bird species and the tiny colorful polymita snails that are endemic to Cuba. There's also a butterfly enclosure, the first of its type in the country. Guided visits only.
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Quinta de los Molinos
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Address: Carlos III esq Infanta, Centro Habana. Description: The former stately residence of Independence War general Máximo Gómez, the Quinta sits amid lush grounds that have been managed as botanical gardens since 1839. While the former Gómez residence is currently closed, the grounds have recently reopened as a botanical garden with 160 tree species, 40 bird species and the tiny colorful polymita snails that are endemic to Cuba. There's also a butterfly enclosure, the first of its type in the country. Guided visits only.
Description: Very beautiful beach not farm from Havana. It's just a 25 to 30 minutes drive. Water is usually hot and beautiful. Locals visiting the beach are friendly. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available at a reasonable price for the day. 5-6 CUC. The only problem you will have: - there is no place to change. Strongly recommend to go there.
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East Beaches
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Description: Very beautiful beach not farm from Havana. It's just a 25 to 30 minutes drive. Water is usually hot and beautiful. Locals visiting the beach are friendly. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available at a reasonable price for the day. 5-6 CUC. The only problem you will have: - there is no place to change. Strongly recommend to go there.
Address: 17 e/ 6 y 8, Vedado. Description: In one of the benches of the park, nearer the corner of streets 17th and 6th, there is a sculpture of the former Beatles member John Lennon, sculpted by Cuban artist José Villa Soberón, seated on the bench's right end.
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Parque Lennon
Calle 8
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Address: 17 e/ 6 y 8, Vedado. Description: In one of the benches of the park, nearer the corner of streets 17th and 6th, there is a sculpture of the former Beatles member John Lennon, sculpted by Cuban artist José Villa Soberón, seated on the bench's right end.
Address: Along River Almendares, Vedado. Description: Well known as the "forest of Havana" is along the journey of the river Almendares surrounded by beautiful vegetation and the song of the birds. It has a children's playground and the El Chevere nightclub on its way.
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Bosque de La Habana (parque Metropoitano)
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Address: Along River Almendares, Vedado. Description: Well known as the "forest of Havana" is along the journey of the river Almendares surrounded by beautiful vegetation and the song of the birds. It has a children's playground and the El Chevere nightclub on its way.
Address: Carretera El Rocío Km 3 1/2, Calabazar. Description: If you're interested in a huge variety of tropical and subtropical trees, this is worth a visit. There are trees from Cuba, Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. You will find three pavilions containing smaller plants: one for desert plants, and two with jungle plants. There are guides with a lot of knowlegeable. It takes 30 minutes from Vedado to reach The tropical garden.
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National Botanical Garden
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Address: Carretera El Rocío Km 3 1/2, Calabazar. Description: If you're interested in a huge variety of tropical and subtropical trees, this is worth a visit. There are trees from Cuba, Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. You will find three pavilions containing smaller plants: one for desert plants, and two with jungle plants. There are guides with a lot of knowlegeable. It takes 30 minutes from Vedado to reach The tropical garden.

Entertainment & Activities

Address: 23 esq N, Vedado. Description: The Pabellón Cuba was built to host the 7th Conference of the National Union of Architects, one of the first major international events held in Havana after the triumph of the Revolution. Construction works were completed in 1929, in just 72 days. Now days it´s used to do art and science exhibitions, symposiums on cultural topics and recreational activities for children and youngsters. In addition the Pabellón Cuba host Arte en La Rampa (Art on La Rampa), one of Havana’s major fairs that includes shows for children, concerts and fashion shows.
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Pabellón Cuba
Calle North
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Address: 23 esq N, Vedado. Description: The Pabellón Cuba was built to host the 7th Conference of the National Union of Architects, one of the first major international events held in Havana after the triumph of the Revolution. Construction works were completed in 1929, in just 72 days. Now days it´s used to do art and science exhibitions, symposiums on cultural topics and recreational activities for children and youngsters. In addition the Pabellón Cuba host Arte en La Rampa (Art on La Rampa), one of Havana’s major fairs that includes shows for children, concerts and fashion shows.

Shopping

Address: Avenida del Puerto (Antiguos Almacenes San Jose) Description: It remains the best and largest place to buy handicrafts and souvenirs. There are hundreds of small sales stands in which you can haggle and take a gift for a good price. In general terms are the same crafts that you can buy everywhere but cheaper than elsewhere.
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Mercado Artesanal
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Address: Avenida del Puerto (Antiguos Almacenes San Jose) Description: It remains the best and largest place to buy handicrafts and souvenirs. There are hundreds of small sales stands in which you can haggle and take a gift for a good price. In general terms are the same crafts that you can buy everywhere but cheaper than elsewhere.
Address: 1ra esq Paseo, Vedado. Description: Galerías Paseo Shopping Center is made up of a set of shops specialising in perfumery, accessories for cars, electronics and appliances, lingerie, boutiques, cafeteria , supermarket, light food stalls and the Club Jazz Café with a spectacular view to the exterior.
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Galerias de Paseo
& Calle 1ra
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Address: 1ra esq Paseo, Vedado. Description: Galerías Paseo Shopping Center is made up of a set of shops specialising in perfumery, accessories for cars, electronics and appliances, lingerie, boutiques, cafeteria , supermarket, light food stalls and the Club Jazz Café with a spectacular view to the exterior.