Guidebook for Plaza de la Revolucion, Vedado
Food Scene
Razones y Motivos
Calle FGood prices and very good food.
La Chuchería
Fast food very tasty
Museo Del Chocolate
San IgnacioHere you can delight of different kinds of chocolate.
This ice cream shop, which occupies a whole block, has been for many years the star place where Cubans enjoy ice cream. It has different entry points where long lines are usually formed to access. The different spaces are surrounded by trees and gardens that make the place an even more pleasant experience.
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Heladería Coppelia
2111 Calle LThis ice cream shop, which occupies a whole block, has been for many years the star place where Cubans enjoy ice cream. It has different entry points where long lines are usually formed to access. The different spaces are surrounded by trees and gardens that make the place an even more pleasant experience.
This is an indoor place, no view, and no terrace. The specialty of the house is Pargo a lo Principeño (grilled marinated red snapper with crushed red tomatoes, capers and virgin olive oil), and also is very good the Filete al queso azul (filet with blue cheese).
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Decameron
This is an indoor place, no view, and no terrace. The specialty of the house is Pargo a lo Principeño (grilled marinated red snapper with crushed red tomatoes, capers and virgin olive oil), and also is very good the Filete al queso azul (filet with blue cheese).
This restaurant recreates the atmosphere of the movie "Habana Blues", where among the city, the blue and the music you can enjoy an especial meal and be surprised by an actor or actress that while serving your food, recites a monologue, a poem, a fragment of a play or a song. Everyone in the staff is a current actor or actress. The food is delicious and cheap, you must go at least once.
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Habana Blues
This restaurant recreates the atmosphere of the movie "Habana Blues", where among the city, the blue and the music you can enjoy an especial meal and be surprised by an actor or actress that while serving your food, recites a monologue, a poem, a fragment of a play or a song. Everyone in the staff is a current actor or actress. The food is delicious and cheap, you must go at least once.
Back 1942, this well-known restaurant was a small grocery store.This was one of Hemingway’s favorite bars and his place of choice to sip a mojito. It is worth a look if you are on a Hemingway trail or simply want to see a bit of history.
One day, journalist Leandro Garcia, a regular costumer, decided to put his name on one of the walls and soon many other distinguished personalities followed suit, including Pablo Neruda, Agustín Lara, Brigitte Bardot, Ignacio ‘Bola de Nieve’ Villa, Ernest Hemingway and Salvador Allende. This is a must for most visitors.
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La Bodeguita Del Medio
EmpedradoBack 1942, this well-known restaurant was a small grocery store.This was one of Hemingway’s favorite bars and his place of choice to sip a mojito. It is worth a look if you are on a Hemingway trail or simply want to see a bit of history.
One day, journalist Leandro Garcia, a regular costumer, decided to put his name on one of the walls and soon many other distinguished personalities followed suit, including Pablo Neruda, Agustín Lara, Brigitte Bardot, Ignacio ‘Bola de Nieve’ Villa, Ernest Hemingway and Salvador Allende. This is a must for most visitors.
El torreón de la Chorrera, was completed in May 1646. The tower stands on a coral islet only a few meters from the shore and not much larger than the tower itself. The tower's purpose was to impede the entry of enemy ships into the mouth of the Almendares River. The British damaged and captured the tower in 1762, after which it was rebuilt in its present form. Today, the tower contains a restaurant.
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Torreon dela Chorrera
El torreón de la Chorrera, was completed in May 1646. The tower stands on a coral islet only a few meters from the shore and not much larger than the tower itself. The tower's purpose was to impede the entry of enemy ships into the mouth of the Almendares River. The British damaged and captured the tower in 1762, after which it was rebuilt in its present form. Today, the tower contains a restaurant.
This is not the best place for eat but it is a great place for dance, so is better to have dinner elsewhere and come back for the party.
After the kitchen closes at 10pm, on some nights there is live music and salsa dancing in the garden behind the restaurant. Indeed on nights where the Friday night party crowd come by, this is the place to be and the place will be packed and buzzing.
The most prestigious orchestras of the moment play Cuban music for the dancing public that usually frequents this party space by the sea on weekends.
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Restaurant "1830"
JardinesThis is not the best place for eat but it is a great place for dance, so is better to have dinner elsewhere and come back for the party.
After the kitchen closes at 10pm, on some nights there is live music and salsa dancing in the garden behind the restaurant. Indeed on nights where the Friday night party crowd come by, this is the place to be and the place will be packed and buzzing.
The most prestigious orchestras of the moment play Cuban music for the dancing public that usually frequents this party space by the sea on weekends.
The Atelier Restaurant, where Michelle Obama dined, is a few blocks from home. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced.
The large main room is decorated with sparse modern lines, inside a typically idiosyncratic Vedado mansion. Two balconies have boundless cushions for the outdoor lounge. An antique hob outside, old sewing and adding machines inside make the place retro yet not old.
This is such a good-looking restaurant in Vedado and with consistently quality food that nowadays is difficult to get in without a reservation.
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Atelier
The Atelier Restaurant, where Michelle Obama dined, is a few blocks from home. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced.
The large main room is decorated with sparse modern lines, inside a typically idiosyncratic Vedado mansion. Two balconies have boundless cushions for the outdoor lounge. An antique hob outside, old sewing and adding machines inside make the place retro yet not old.
This is such a good-looking restaurant in Vedado and with consistently quality food that nowadays is difficult to get in without a reservation.
This is an 11th floor restaurant right around the corner with awesome views, you can see it from our balcony or your room. It is famous for a tasty homemade food, diversity and good wines.
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Porto Habana
This is an 11th floor restaurant right around the corner with awesome views, you can see it from our balcony or your room. It is famous for a tasty homemade food, diversity and good wines.
La Catedral
You will find very good prices and the food is good.
Set inside a large detached house and making good use of the multifarious space including interior rooms, front terrace and rooftop, the place is exquisitely decorated (antique, but uncluttered) and delivers an interesting menu that includes rabbit, duck and Peruvian soup.
It is only one block from home.
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Versus 1900
Set inside a large detached house and making good use of the multifarious space including interior rooms, front terrace and rooftop, the place is exquisitely decorated (antique, but uncluttered) and delivers an interesting menu that includes rabbit, duck and Peruvian soup.
It is only one block from home.
This is another option just 3 blocks from home where you can enjoy of a very tasty food. There is art work on the walls and pleasant patio available for eating. You will be surprise!!! Prices are moderate.
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Paladar Ópera
204 Calle 5This is another option just 3 blocks from home where you can enjoy of a very tasty food. There is art work on the walls and pleasant patio available for eating. You will be surprise!!! Prices are moderate.
This great place is only three blocks from home. Here you can try fish and pizza (Italian food). The quality of the food is excellent and maybe due to this reason is a bit pricey by Havana standards, but highly recommended at least once during your staying in Havana.
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Mediterraneo Habana
406 Calle 13This great place is only three blocks from home. Here you can try fish and pizza (Italian food). The quality of the food is excellent and maybe due to this reason is a bit pricey by Havana standards, but highly recommended at least once during your staying in Havana.
For the best view over Havana go to La Torre, the bar on the 36th floor of the FOSCA building in Vedado. It's particularly beautiful at sunset. The restaurant is expensive but the drinks at the bar are very reasonable.
It is located atop of the Focsa building which is a colossus of modernist architecture, the idea is to provide French-Cuban haute cuisine, a fine dining experience on the top of the world, or at least as high as you can get in Havana.
It is a walkable distance of 8-9 blocks from home.
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La Torre
Calle MFor the best view over Havana go to La Torre, the bar on the 36th floor of the FOSCA building in Vedado. It's particularly beautiful at sunset. The restaurant is expensive but the drinks at the bar are very reasonable.
It is located atop of the Focsa building which is a colossus of modernist architecture, the idea is to provide French-Cuban haute cuisine, a fine dining experience on the top of the world, or at least as high as you can get in Havana.
It is a walkable distance of 8-9 blocks from home.
Sightseeing
You can have a good time walking or just sitting enjoying the sunset and the breeze. It is 5 blocks from home.
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Malecon
MaleconYou can have a good time walking or just sitting enjoying the sunset and the breeze. It is 5 blocks from home.
Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña, better known as La Cabaña, is the largest Spanish colonial fortress in the Americas. It was built between 1763 and 1774 on a long, exposed ridge on the east side of Havana harbor to fill a weakness in the city's defenses. These days the fort has been restored for visitors, and you can spend at least half a day checking out its wealth of attractions.
There is a very popular evening ceremony in which actors dressed in full 18th-century military regalia reenact the firing of a cannon over the harbor, the nightly 9pm cañonazo. This ceremony is every day, no matter the weather condition.
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Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña, better known as La Cabaña, is the largest Spanish colonial fortress in the Americas. It was built between 1763 and 1774 on a long, exposed ridge on the east side of Havana harbor to fill a weakness in the city's defenses. These days the fort has been restored for visitors, and you can spend at least half a day checking out its wealth of attractions.
There is a very popular evening ceremony in which actors dressed in full 18th-century military regalia reenact the firing of a cannon over the harbor, the nightly 9pm cañonazo. This ceremony is every day, no matter the weather condition.
This is one of Old Havana’s most beautiful spots. It took this name after the old Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, next to this Plaza, was consecrated as a cathedral.
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ساحة الكاتدرائية
This is one of Old Havana’s most beautiful spots. It took this name after the old Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, next to this Plaza, was consecrated as a cathedral.
This incredibly detailed scale model (1:1500) of the old city is a must-see while visiting Habana Vieja, it is considered one of the most important model in Havana. It was opened in 1999 after a three-years of ardous labor.
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Maqueta del Centro Histórico de la Habana
This incredibly detailed scale model (1:1500) of the old city is a must-see while visiting Habana Vieja, it is considered one of the most important model in Havana. It was opened in 1999 after a three-years of ardous labor.
Plaza de San Francisco is one of the four leading plazas laid out in the 17th century. The plaza underwent a full restoration in the late 1990s and is most notable for its uneven cobblestones and the white marble Fuente de los Leones, carved by Italian sculptor Giuseppe Gaggini in 1836. This is a must-see place when you are exploring Habana Vieja.
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ساحة سان فرانسيسكو دي أسيس
Plaza de San Francisco is one of the four leading plazas laid out in the 17th century. The plaza underwent a full restoration in the late 1990s and is most notable for its uneven cobblestones and the white marble Fuente de los Leones, carved by Italian sculptor Giuseppe Gaggini in 1836. This is a must-see place when you are exploring Habana Vieja.
The Iglesia de San Francisco de Paula is an example of pre-Churrigueresque Baroque style and is quite similar to the Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís. The stained glass windows have been fully restored by the Office of the City Historian and are quite a sight. The construction started in 1664.
Considered by many one of the most precious jewels of Havana’s heritage, this building has now been restored as a concert hall and is the base and rehearsal space of Ars Longa, which together with the City Historian’s Office organize the Esteban Salas Ancient Music Festival.
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Iglesia de Paula
110 Leonor PérezThe Iglesia de San Francisco de Paula is an example of pre-Churrigueresque Baroque style and is quite similar to the Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís. The stained glass windows have been fully restored by the Office of the City Historian and are quite a sight. The construction started in 1664.
Considered by many one of the most precious jewels of Havana’s heritage, this building has now been restored as a concert hall and is the base and rehearsal space of Ars Longa, which together with the City Historian’s Office organize the Esteban Salas Ancient Music Festival.
This "Basilica" o "Monasterio" is from 1608. From 1719 to 1738 was rebuilt in baroque style. Today the church, with its excellent acoustics, is one of Havana’s finest concert halls, home to the renowned all-female chamber orchestra Camerata Romeu and the venue for a regular series of classical, choral, and contemporary concerts. The nave also houses the Museum of Sacred Art, a center for art exhibitions to the south side of the nave.
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St. Francisco de Asís Basilica
154 OficiosThis "Basilica" o "Monasterio" is from 1608. From 1719 to 1738 was rebuilt in baroque style. Today the church, with its excellent acoustics, is one of Havana’s finest concert halls, home to the renowned all-female chamber orchestra Camerata Romeu and the venue for a regular series of classical, choral, and contemporary concerts. The nave also houses the Museum of Sacred Art, a center for art exhibitions to the south side of the nave.
From its gardens you can enjoy of a great view of Malecon and part of the city. Also, you can delight with some live traditional music while drink a typical cuban coctel.
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Hotel Nacional de Cuba
From its gardens you can enjoy of a great view of Malecon and part of the city. Also, you can delight with some live traditional music while drink a typical cuban coctel.
Paseo del Prado construction works began in 1772. In 1884, it was remodeled and gained prominence with improvements on the street lighting, paving and benches, by the early 20th century, it had become the most popular location among well-off families to build their residences. In the late 1920s the Paseo del Prado got the bronze lions, lamp-posts and marble benches we see today.
This is one of the most beautiful streets to walk and know in Havana and one of those places that you must visit.
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Paseo de Martí
Paseo de MartíPaseo del Prado construction works began in 1772. In 1884, it was remodeled and gained prominence with improvements on the street lighting, paving and benches, by the early 20th century, it had become the most popular location among well-off families to build their residences. In the late 1920s the Paseo del Prado got the bronze lions, lamp-posts and marble benches we see today.
This is one of the most beautiful streets to walk and know in Havana and one of those places that you must visit.
Avenida Paseo is one of Havana’s most classy streets with large trees on both sides and a wide promenade with benches. You can find luxurious mansions on both sides of the street. This avenue go from Malecon to Plaza de la Revolucion and it is only 5 blocks from home if you walk through Linea street.
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Avenida Paseo
Avenida PaseoAvenida Paseo is one of Havana’s most classy streets with large trees on both sides and a wide promenade with benches. You can find luxurious mansions on both sides of the street. This avenue go from Malecon to Plaza de la Revolucion and it is only 5 blocks from home if you walk through Linea street.
Located on the Industria street No. 520, in Old Havana, always had that beautiful colonial building as venue. It is just behind the Capitol building, in the heart of the city. The factory was opened in 1845, the oldest cigar factory of Cuba, by Don Jaime Partagas and it has been making the cigars that bear his name ever since.
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Fábrica de Tabaco Partagas
416 IndustriaLocated on the Industria street No. 520, in Old Havana, always had that beautiful colonial building as venue. It is just behind the Capitol building, in the heart of the city. The factory was opened in 1845, the oldest cigar factory of Cuba, by Don Jaime Partagas and it has been making the cigars that bear his name ever since.
La Rampa – a designated section of Avenida 23 – is a slow hill that ascends six or so long blocks from the Malecon up to the crest at Calle L. The broad corner of 23 y L is the centre of the action with the landmark Yara Cinema and the Habana Libre Hotel (the Hilton prior to the Revolucion) on the corners. Across the street on the northwest corner is Coppelia, Havana’s ice cream.
You can find in your walk from Malecon to L street different clubs and cafeteria with Cuban live music. Also in all these blocks you will find access to WIFI and you will see in the daytime a pretty nice souvenir market.
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Cine La Rampa
La Rampa – a designated section of Avenida 23 – is a slow hill that ascends six or so long blocks from the Malecon up to the crest at Calle L. The broad corner of 23 y L is the centre of the action with the landmark Yara Cinema and the Habana Libre Hotel (the Hilton prior to the Revolucion) on the corners. Across the street on the northwest corner is Coppelia, Havana’s ice cream.
You can find in your walk from Malecon to L street different clubs and cafeteria with Cuban live music. Also in all these blocks you will find access to WIFI and you will see in the daytime a pretty nice souvenir market.
This majestic representation of Jesus Christ, only four decades old, is part of the landscape that characterizes the entrance to the Havana harbor. It is 20 meters tall, weighs 320 tons and consists of 67 different pieces, and made in white Carrara marble, contrasts with the gray rocks around it. The monument was made in Italy by Cuban artist Jilma Madera, who didn’t use any male model and instead based her work on her masculine beauty ideal.
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المسيح في هافانا
This majestic representation of Jesus Christ, only four decades old, is part of the landscape that characterizes the entrance to the Havana harbor. It is 20 meters tall, weighs 320 tons and consists of 67 different pieces, and made in white Carrara marble, contrasts with the gray rocks around it. The monument was made in Italy by Cuban artist Jilma Madera, who didn’t use any male model and instead based her work on her masculine beauty ideal.
The avenue’s original name was Avenida de Las Américas (Avenue of the Americas). Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue) stretches from the tunnel that connects it to Calzada Street, in Vedado, to the Santa Ana River, in the locality of Santa Fe. Considered the most beautiful avenue of its time, its construction was decisive for the development of Miramar.
The central part of Quinta Avenida is a pedestrian walkway landscaped with bushes, flowers and trees. In the mornings, it is a place for jogging, running or working out, whether in groups or alone. In the afternoons, especially before nightfall, parents take their kids to the walkway where they can run, ride their bikes or skate.
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5ta. AvenidaThe avenue’s original name was Avenida de Las Américas (Avenue of the Americas). Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue) stretches from the tunnel that connects it to Calzada Street, in Vedado, to the Santa Ana River, in the locality of Santa Fe. Considered the most beautiful avenue of its time, its construction was decisive for the development of Miramar.
The central part of Quinta Avenida is a pedestrian walkway landscaped with bushes, flowers and trees. In the mornings, it is a place for jogging, running or working out, whether in groups or alone. In the afternoons, especially before nightfall, parents take their kids to the walkway where they can run, ride their bikes or skate.
This avenue takes its name, Avenida de los Presidentes, from the monuments that have been placed on its wide promenade to honor some of Cuba’s former presidents as well as other important historical figures, among them, Cubans Calixto García and José Miguel Gómez, Chilean Salvador Allende, Panamanian Omar Torrijos, Mexican Benito Juárez and Venezuelan Simón Bolívar. Most locals simply call it ‘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 PresidentesThis avenue takes its name, Avenida de los Presidentes, from the monuments that have been placed on its wide promenade to honor some of Cuba’s former presidents as well as other important historical figures, among them, Cubans Calixto García and José Miguel Gómez, Chilean Salvador Allende, Panamanian Omar Torrijos, Mexican Benito Juárez and Venezuelan Simón Bolívar. Most locals simply call it ‘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.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is where the best musicians play for fun.
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Bertolt Brecht Cultural Center
This is where the best musicians play for fun.
One of the most popular night's places to enjoy and meet a lot of cool people.
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Fábrica de Artes Cubana
& Calle 26One of the most popular night's places to enjoy and meet a lot of cool people.
Probably the most well known venue for jazz in Havana. Top jazz players perform here on a nightly basis.
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Jazz Club La Zorra Y El Cuervo
Avenida 23Probably the most well known venue for jazz in Havana. Top jazz players perform here on a nightly basis.
The top is taken up by a restaurant, while down below is a chic nightclub. You can enjoy of traditional Cuban boleros (ballads).
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El Gato Tuerto
The top is taken up by a restaurant, while down below is a chic nightclub. You can enjoy of traditional Cuban boleros (ballads).
It is the most famous Cabaret in Cuba. Artist such as Benny More, Nat King Cole, Jack Nicholson and ‘Lucky’ Lucian have graced its stage.
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Tropicana Club
72 AIt is the most famous Cabaret in Cuba. Artist such as Benny More, Nat King Cole, Jack Nicholson and ‘Lucky’ Lucian have graced its stage.
This Cabaret is located within the Hotel Nacional and the show is on a much smaller scale than the Tropicana. This could be a reason that makes this show more intimate.
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Cabaret Parisien
Calle OThis Cabaret is located within the Hotel Nacional and the show is on a much smaller scale than the Tropicana. This could be a reason that makes this show more intimate.
Cuba’s best salsa bands make the place rock. It is much smaller than the Galiano venue (Casa de la Musica de Centro Habana).
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Casa de la Música de Miramar
20Cuba’s best salsa bands make the place rock. It is much smaller than the Galiano venue (Casa de la Musica de Centro Habana).
The Galiano venue quickly gained a reputation as the best venue for salsa.
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Casa de la Musica de Centro
The Galiano venue quickly gained a reputation as the best venue for salsa.
This club is right upstairs from the Casa de la Musica de Miramar. Here you can find rock and reggaeton bands and it has two schedules: first is open from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Matine), and then is open from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am. Two different shows.
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Diablo Tun Tun
Avenida 35This club is right upstairs from the Casa de la Musica de Miramar. Here you can find rock and reggaeton bands and it has two schedules: first is open from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Matine), and then is open from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am. Two different shows.
The Jazz Café is not only an excellent place to hear some of Cuba’s top jazz musicians, but the open-plan design also provides for a good bar atmosphere if you want to chat. This is slightly less intimate than La Zorra y el Cuervo, apart from anything else the glass surrounding gives a feeling of openness rather than a more traditional basement. Excellent place.
It is located on the top floor of a shopping center (Galerias de Paseo) opposite the Melia Cohiba hotel, just 9 blocks from home.
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Havana Jazz Café
Paseo AvenueThe Jazz Café is not only an excellent place to hear some of Cuba’s top jazz musicians, but the open-plan design also provides for a good bar atmosphere if you want to chat. This is slightly less intimate than La Zorra y el Cuervo, apart from anything else the glass surrounding gives a feeling of openness rather than a more traditional basement. Excellent place.
It is located on the top floor of a shopping center (Galerias de Paseo) opposite the Melia Cohiba hotel, just 9 blocks from home.
Parks & Nature
In the middle of the city you can find this valuable park where birds and plants can find refuge from the city, and you can enjoy of an amazing peace. Also, you can do some trails or you can rent a boat to paddle in the river.
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River Almendares
In the middle of the city you can find this valuable park where birds and plants can find refuge from the city, and you can enjoy of an amazing peace. Also, you can do some trails or you can rent a boat to paddle in the river.
This is a very accessible and preserved beach, very near from the city (20 minutes in car).
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Plays Santa Maria del Mar
This is a very accessible and preserved beach, very near from the city (20 minutes in car).
This is a great national park, very well preserved. You have many trails, waterfalls, natural pools and the most important you this is a very peaceful, magic and unique place to meet.
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Topes De Collantes
This is a great national park, very well preserved. You have many trails, waterfalls, natural pools and the most important you this is a very peaceful, magic and unique place to meet.
This park is part of Topes de Collantes Park, it has a great waterfall and a great natural pool.
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El Nicho
This park is part of Topes de Collantes Park, it has a great waterfall and a great natural pool.
The valleys and flat-topped hillock are typical in this special park.
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Vinales
The valleys and flat-topped hillock are typical in this special park.
This park is very near to Havana, you have some trails that finished in a waterfall where you can take a bath. Also, in the park is the biggest representation of Orchids and you have access for a low price.
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Soroa
This park is very near to Havana, you have some trails that finished in a waterfall where you can take a bath. Also, in the park is the biggest representation of Orchids and you have access for a low price.
This is one of the best beaches in the south coast, you can enjoy of pristine and crystalline beaches. Also, is an excellent good spot for diving.
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Playa Giron
This is one of the best beaches in the south coast, you can enjoy of pristine and crystalline beaches. Also, is an excellent good spot for diving.
Probably, this is the most famous beach in Cuba with more than 20 km of white sandy beaches and just two hours from Havana.
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Varadero
Probably, this is the most famous beach in Cuba with more than 20 km of white sandy beaches and just two hours from Havana.
Ciénaga de Zapata National Park is the main core area of the Biosphere Reserve and the Ramsar (The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands). You can observe crocodiles, manjuari (it is a living fossil), flamingos and many other birds, this is a sanctuary for birds.
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Cienaga de Zapata
Ciénaga de Zapata National Park is the main core area of the Biosphere Reserve and the Ramsar (The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands). You can observe crocodiles, manjuari (it is a living fossil), flamingos and many other birds, this is a sanctuary for birds.
This is a very quiet place in the city with amazing Ceiba trees. You can spend some hours in this green patch just doing anything.
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Parque Victor Hugo
Calle HThis is a very quiet place in the city with amazing Ceiba trees. You can spend some hours in this green patch just doing anything.
On 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, seated on the bench's right end. You can seat with him, take some pictures or just walk. It is a nice place to visit and spend some time.
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Parque Lennon
Calle 8On 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, seated on the bench's right end. You can seat with him, take some pictures or just walk. It is a nice place to visit and spend some time.
The pioneering ecovillage of Las Terrazas is a Unesco Biosphere Reserve. The region’s biggest attraction is its verdant natural surroundings, which are ideal for hiking, relaxing and birdwatching. Also you can enjoy the San Juan River, a beautiful, natural bathing spot noted for over a century for its clear, clean, sulphur springs and natural pools. Over-nighters can stay in the community’s sole hotel: the Hotel Moka.
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Las Terrazas
The pioneering ecovillage of Las Terrazas is a Unesco Biosphere Reserve. The region’s biggest attraction is its verdant natural surroundings, which are ideal for hiking, relaxing and birdwatching. Also you can enjoy the San Juan River, a beautiful, natural bathing spot noted for over a century for its clear, clean, sulphur springs and natural pools. Over-nighters can stay in the community’s sole hotel: the Hotel Moka.
It lies 5km southeast of Matanzas and is 300,000 years old. Probably, it is the oldest tourist attraction. It is also one of the longest and deepest natural caves of the country. The entrance is through a small museum, and the visit can take around 45 minutes.
Outside the Cuevas de Bellamar are two restaurants and a playground.
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Cuevas de Bellamar
Carretera A Las CuevasIt lies 5km southeast of Matanzas and is 300,000 years old. Probably, it is the oldest tourist attraction. It is also one of the longest and deepest natural caves of the country. The entrance is through a small museum, and the visit can take around 45 minutes.
Outside the Cuevas de Bellamar are two restaurants and a playground.
One kilometer south of the Vía Blanca by the side of the road to Varadero's International airport, is the freshwater Cueva de Saturno, a highly popular subterranean cave with a pool billed as a snorkeling and/or swimming spot. The water's about 18-20°C and the maximum depth is 22m, though there are shallower parts. There's a snack bar and equipment rental post on-site.
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Cueva Saturno
One kilometer south of the Vía Blanca by the side of the road to Varadero's International airport, is the freshwater Cueva de Saturno, a highly popular subterranean cave with a pool billed as a snorkeling and/or swimming spot. The water's about 18-20°C and the maximum depth is 22m, though there are shallower parts. There's a snack bar and equipment rental post on-site.
This park is only 3 blocks from home and it is very quite, sometimes you can find children playing football at the empty fountain. This beautiful fountain of 51 meters by 16 and one meter depth is constructed with a large hard rock stone of Artemisa.
In the transverse axis of the park there is a large semicircular pergola and in the center of it there is a flag-carrying mast, which contains a solid and artistic basement-bench, decorated with bronze disks.
At the other end of the park stands a large area, with a semicircular white marble floor of classical Greek style, decorated by bronze candelabra.
On summers nights, free concerts of electronic music and fusion are offered.
Parque de Villalón
Calle DThis park is only 3 blocks from home and it is very quite, sometimes you can find children playing football at the empty fountain. This beautiful fountain of 51 meters by 16 and one meter depth is constructed with a large hard rock stone of Artemisa.
In the transverse axis of the park there is a large semicircular pergola and in the center of it there is a flag-carrying mast, which contains a solid and artistic basement-bench, decorated with bronze disks.
At the other end of the park stands a large area, with a semicircular white marble floor of classical Greek style, decorated by bronze candelabra.
On summers nights, free concerts of electronic music and fusion are offered.
Arts & Culture
Teatro Mella
You can enjoy of different spectacles.
Hubert de Blanck Theater
You can delight theater plays.
"This beautiful museum, equipped with one of the most attractive staircases to be found in Cuban residential architecture, has interior decoration by Jansen of Paris and French mahogany carpentry. The first floor has rococo Louis XV period furniture, tapestries, paintings, a Regency-style dining room with walls covered in Italian marble, and paintings by Hubert Robert, among others. The second floor has collections of Chantilly, Meissen, Sevres, Wedgwood and Faenza ceramics, Oriental porcelains, and Chinese crystal and decorative folding panels." (from the web: lahabana.com). It is only 4 blocks from home.
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Museo de Artes Decorativas
"This beautiful museum, equipped with one of the most attractive staircases to be found in Cuban residential architecture, has interior decoration by Jansen of Paris and French mahogany carpentry. The first floor has rococo Louis XV period furniture, tapestries, paintings, a Regency-style dining room with walls covered in Italian marble, and paintings by Hubert Robert, among others. The second floor has collections of Chantilly, Meissen, Sevres, Wedgwood and Faenza ceramics, Oriental porcelains, and Chinese crystal and decorative folding panels." (from the web: lahabana.com). It is only 4 blocks from home.
"This Gallery was founded in May 1962. Since then artists of the importance of Wifredo Lam, Rene Portocarrero, Mariano Rodriguez and Amelia Pelaez, among others, consecrated this space and with their exhibitions accredited the high professional level of this institution. At the moment, represents a selection of Cuban artists with the highest national and international acknowledgment as Glenda Leon, Roberto Fabelo, Carlos Garaicoa, Los Carpinteros and Roberto Diago, among others". (Information source: Galería Habana web page). This Gallery is in the building, at the first floor.
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Galeria Habana
"This Gallery was founded in May 1962. Since then artists of the importance of Wifredo Lam, Rene Portocarrero, Mariano Rodriguez and Amelia Pelaez, among others, consecrated this space and with their exhibitions accredited the high professional level of this institution. At the moment, represents a selection of Cuban artists with the highest national and international acknowledgment as Glenda Leon, Roberto Fabelo, Carlos Garaicoa, Los Carpinteros and Roberto Diago, among others". (Information source: Galería Habana web page). This Gallery is in the building, at the first floor.
This is the most important and most beautiful theater to enjoy the National Ballet of Cuba.
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Great Theatre of Havana
458 P.º de MartíThis is the most important and most beautiful theater to enjoy the National Ballet of Cuba.
You can enjoy of different spectacles. Singer-songwriters such as Carlos Varela, Silvio Rodríguez and Pablo Milanés have graced this particular stage.
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Karl Marx
Avenida 1raYou can enjoy of different spectacles. Singer-songwriters such as Carlos Varela, Silvio Rodríguez and Pablo Milanés have graced this particular stage.
The Casa's annual literary award is one of the Spanish-speaking world's most prestigious. It also offers, conferences, exhibitions, a gallery, a bookstore and concerts. It is only 5 blocks from home.
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Casa de las Américas
The Casa's annual literary award is one of the Spanish-speaking world's most prestigious. It also offers, conferences, exhibitions, a gallery, a bookstore and concerts. It is only 5 blocks from home.
There are permanent exhibitions on the history of Cuban struggles from the 15th century to the present. Highlights here include the Salón de los Espejos, which is a replica of the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles, and the Salón Dorado (Golden Hall), made of yellow marble with gold embossing on the walls.
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Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion)
Avenida BélgicaThere are permanent exhibitions on the history of Cuban struggles from the 15th century to the present. Highlights here include the Salón de los Espejos, which is a replica of the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles, and the Salón Dorado (Golden Hall), made of yellow marble with gold embossing on the walls.
Founded on January 5, 1728, the university is the oldest in Cuba, and one of the first to be founded in America. The University of Havana has 15 faculties at its campus.
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Universidad de la Habana
Founded on January 5, 1728, the university is the oldest in Cuba, and one of the first to be founded in America. The University of Havana has 15 faculties at its campus.
In this theatre you can delight diverse spectacles such as the national symphony, concerts and ballet.
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National Theatre of Cuba
In this theatre you can delight diverse spectacles such as the national symphony, concerts and ballet.
In the first floor there is a room where the different Havana Club rums are exhibited, as well as a sample of the tools used in the 19th century for cultivating sugarcane and producing molasses.
Also, you can see where the rum is aging. After an 18-month period of aging, they are blended with treated water and pure spirits producing a young rum which is filtered and bottled as Silver Dry (White Rum). Or it is aged some more in white cedar wood barrels that are scraped and burnt, acquiring special characteristics that are impregnated in the future rum during aging. The longer the rum is kept in the barrels, the darker it becomes, and its taste also changes.
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Museo del Ron Havana Club
In the first floor there is a room where the different Havana Club rums are exhibited, as well as a sample of the tools used in the 19th century for cultivating sugarcane and producing molasses.
Also, you can see where the rum is aging. After an 18-month period of aging, they are blended with treated water and pure spirits producing a young rum which is filtered and bottled as Silver Dry (White Rum). Or it is aged some more in white cedar wood barrels that are scraped and burnt, acquiring special characteristics that are impregnated in the future rum during aging. The longer the rum is kept in the barrels, the darker it becomes, and its taste also changes.
Spread over two campuses, the Bellas Artes is arguably the finest art gallery in the Caribbean. The 'Arte Cubano' building contains the most comprehensive collection of Cuban art in the world, while the 'Arte Universal' section is laid out in a grand eclectic palace overlooking Parque Central, with exterior flourishes that are just as impressive as the art within.
The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes – Arte Cubano displays purely Cuban art and, if you're pressed for time, is the better of the duo. Works are displayed in chronological order starting on the 3rd floor and are surprisingly varied.
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Museu Nacional de Belas Artes de Cuba
ObispoSpread over two campuses, the Bellas Artes is arguably the finest art gallery in the Caribbean. The 'Arte Cubano' building contains the most comprehensive collection of Cuban art in the world, while the 'Arte Universal' section is laid out in a grand eclectic palace overlooking Parque Central, with exterior flourishes that are just as impressive as the art within.
The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes – Arte Cubano displays purely Cuban art and, if you're pressed for time, is the better of the duo. Works are displayed in chronological order starting on the 3rd floor and are surprisingly varied.
Spread over two campuses, the Bellas Artes is arguably the finest art gallery in the Caribbean. The 'Arte Cubano' building contains the most comprehensive collection of Cuban art in the world, while the 'Arte Universal' section is laid out in a grand eclectic palace overlooking Parque Central, with exterior flourishes that are just as impressive as the art within.
The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes – Arte Universal exhibits international art from 500 BC to the present day on three separate floors. Its undisputed highlight is its Spanish collection with some canvases by Zurbarán, Murillo, de Ribera and a tiny Velázquez.
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Museu Nacional de Belas Artes de Cuba
ObispoSpread over two campuses, the Bellas Artes is arguably the finest art gallery in the Caribbean. The 'Arte Cubano' building contains the most comprehensive collection of Cuban art in the world, while the 'Arte Universal' section is laid out in a grand eclectic palace overlooking Parque Central, with exterior flourishes that are just as impressive as the art within.
The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes – Arte Universal exhibits international art from 500 BC to the present day on three separate floors. Its undisputed highlight is its Spanish collection with some canvases by Zurbarán, Murillo, de Ribera and a tiny Velázquez.
Considered the most important example of baroque architecture in the city, this grand building was built in 1792. It served as Spanish colonial government headquarters until 1898 and housed 65 Capitanes Generales, after which it served as the center of U.S. military administration (1898-1902), then as the Cuban president’s resident, and finally (1920-67) as the City Hall.
It is today the Museo de la Ciudad telling the tale of the city’s history. In addition to the private quarters of the captains general and their families, the museum includes historical exhibitions and displays of old horse-drawn carriages, uniforms and artillery pieces, and funerary and religious art.
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Palacio De Los Capitanes Generales
Cuba TacónConsidered the most important example of baroque architecture in the city, this grand building was built in 1792. It served as Spanish colonial government headquarters until 1898 and housed 65 Capitanes Generales, after which it served as the center of U.S. military administration (1898-1902), then as the Cuban president’s resident, and finally (1920-67) as the City Hall.
It is today the Museo de la Ciudad telling the tale of the city’s history. In addition to the private quarters of the captains general and their families, the museum includes historical exhibitions and displays of old horse-drawn carriages, uniforms and artillery pieces, and funerary and religious art.
Cuba’s National Library, which dates back to 1901, moved to its present location in June 1957. The library, over 200 years old, is in charge of acquiring, preserving and promoting Cuba’s bibliographic heritage. Its collection includes both Cuban and international works. The lobby at the entrance has a cathedral ceiling crowned in the upper part by a stained-glass skylight that depicts a stylized representation of the different branches of knowledge.
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National Library José Martí
Avenida 20 de MayoCuba’s National Library, which dates back to 1901, moved to its present location in June 1957. The library, over 200 years old, is in charge of acquiring, preserving and promoting Cuba’s bibliographic heritage. Its collection includes both Cuban and international works. The lobby at the entrance has a cathedral ceiling crowned in the upper part by a stained-glass skylight that depicts a stylized representation of the different branches of knowledge.
The art gallery Villa Manuela, of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC), was founded on July 10, 2004 as a result of an exchange between our institution and the Deputation of Barcelona. It was conceived as a cultural complex that exhibits and promotes the work of its members. It is a systematic display space for contemporary art in an interdisciplinary way.
Located in a building of eclectic style, the decade of the twenties of last century. VILLA MANUELA underwent an architectural modification in order to create a public service multifunctional structure, comprising a exhibition space, an assembly plant, a supply store and a bookstore.
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Galería Villa Manuela
Calle HThe art gallery Villa Manuela, of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC), was founded on July 10, 2004 as a result of an exchange between our institution and the Deputation of Barcelona. It was conceived as a cultural complex that exhibits and promotes the work of its members. It is a systematic display space for contemporary art in an interdisciplinary way.
Located in a building of eclectic style, the decade of the twenties of last century. VILLA MANUELA underwent an architectural modification in order to create a public service multifunctional structure, comprising a exhibition space, an assembly plant, a supply store and a bookstore.
Entertainment & Activities
Cine Yara
It is a giant Cinema where you can enjoy of different films
Cine La Rampa
You can enjoy of different movies
This is the most important Cinema in Havana, where the most important movie festivals take place.
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Cine Charles Chaplin
entre 10 y 12This is the most important Cinema in Havana, where the most important movie festivals take place.
"The Cámara Oscura provides a 360-degree panoramic view of much of Old Havana in real time. It is the only one of its kind in Latin America and the Caribbean, and is one of 74 worldwide today. It is best seen on clear, cloudless days." (From lahabana.com)
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Cámara Oscura
Mercaderes"The Cámara Oscura provides a 360-degree panoramic view of much of Old Havana in real time. It is the only one of its kind in Latin America and the Caribbean, and is one of 74 worldwide today. It is best seen on clear, cloudless days." (From lahabana.com)
The Morro Castle is a fortress guarding the entrance to Havana bay. Inside the gates is an exhibition on the lighthouses of Cuba, that was added in 1846. The cannons around the fort are now badly rusted, but the walls are well preserved. This is a visit that you have to do when you visit Havana. From here you can delight a splendid view of the city and the sea.
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قلعة الثلاثة ملوك من مورو
The Morro Castle is a fortress guarding the entrance to Havana bay. Inside the gates is an exhibition on the lighthouses of Cuba, that was added in 1846. The cannons around the fort are now badly rusted, but the walls are well preserved. This is a visit that you have to do when you visit Havana. From here you can delight a splendid view of the city and the sea.
This is a Movie theater near home (8 blocks from home). Sometimes you can enjoy of different concerts or theater plays.
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Riviera
Avenida 23This is a Movie theater near home (8 blocks from home). Sometimes you can enjoy of different concerts or theater plays.
This is used to be an excellent place to practice sports. Nowadays it can be used only for run. It is only 5 blocks from home.
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Parque José Martí Stadium
This is used to be an excellent place to practice sports. Nowadays it can be used only for run. It is only 5 blocks from home.
In this movie theater you will enjoy mainly of cartoons and family movies.
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Cine 23 y 12
In this movie theater you will enjoy mainly of cartoons and family movies.
This is another important movie theater when any movie festival arrive to La Havana.
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Cine Acapulco in Havana, Cuba
AlturasThis is another important movie theater when any movie festival arrive to La Havana.
The building makes reference to Cuba’s architectural tradition: large eaves, courtyard, porch, galleries, closed and semi-open spaces and gardens.
In addition to art and science exhibitions, symposiums on cultural topics and recreational activities for children and youngsters, 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 NorthThe building makes reference to Cuba’s architectural tradition: large eaves, courtyard, porch, galleries, closed and semi-open spaces and gardens.
In addition to art and science exhibitions, symposiums on cultural topics and recreational activities for children and youngsters, 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.
This is the main Aquarium of Cuba. It is 15 minutes far in car.
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Acuario Nacional de Cuba
This is the main Aquarium of Cuba. It is 15 minutes far in car.
Getting Around
From this hotel you can book many excursions to different places in the country, rent a car and also you can have access to WIFI ($). It is only one block from home.
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Hotel Presidente
Avenida de los PresidentesFrom this hotel you can book many excursions to different places in the country, rent a car and also you can have access to WIFI ($). It is only one block from home.
From here you can book a bus to go anywhere in the country.
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Terminal Víazul La Habana
Avenida de La IndependenciaFrom here you can book a bus to go anywhere in the country.
The Hotel Habana Libre is one of the biggest hotels in Cuba and one of the more emblematic of Havana City; it’s located in 23 and L streets, Vedado, a few meters from the Malecón.
The hotel lobby is very large, airy and impressive looking, from the lobby you can book different excursions, rent a car or have access to a WIFI($).
On the 25th story Sierra Maestra Panoramic room is located and the Disco Cabaret Turquino, endowed with a retractile roof from where a splendid viewing point opens up.
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Hotel Tryp Habana Libre
Calle MThe Hotel Habana Libre is one of the biggest hotels in Cuba and one of the more emblematic of Havana City; it’s located in 23 and L streets, Vedado, a few meters from the Malecón.
The hotel lobby is very large, airy and impressive looking, from the lobby you can book different excursions, rent a car or have access to a WIFI($).
On the 25th story Sierra Maestra Panoramic room is located and the Disco Cabaret Turquino, endowed with a retractile roof from where a splendid viewing point opens up.
This is a parish church just two blocks from home where you can find peace and silence.
Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Calle CThis is a parish church just two blocks from home where you can find peace and silence.