7 Best Things to Do in Havana, Cuba

7 Best Things to Do in Havana, Cuba, Havana, Cuba

If you’re visiting Cuba’s capital and don’t know yet what to do in the city, here are the 7 best things to do in Havana and many other tips 

Havana was the first city that I visited during my 20-day trip to Cuba. As soon as I arrived, it felt like going back in time: vintage cars driving down the streets; old buildings – some preserved, some falling apart; no Internet in the airport or at home… But visiting Havana is much more than traveling back in time. It’s an opportunity to learn about the history of Cuba, particularly the Cuban revolution and the período especial; understand how Cuban people live; and witnessing their extremely passion for music and dance.

There are many things to do in Havana, and if you want to visit the most important points of interest in Havana, your two / three-day itinerary will be filled with exciting places to visit and extraordinary things to see.

That’s why I decided to make a list of the 7 top things to do in Havana with the best experiences you can have in the city and get the most out of your trip. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 7 Best Things to Do in Havana, Cuba
Guide Location: Cuba » Havana
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Pericles Rosa Da Nova
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.7continents1passport.com/best-things-to-do-in-havana-cub/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Parque Central
  • El Capitolio de Havana
  • Gran Teatro de la Habana
  • Plaza de la Catedral
  • Plaza Vieja
  • Plaza de Armas
  • Partagas Real Fabrica de Tabaco
  • Hotel Ambos Mundos
  • calle Obispo
  • Catedral de San Cristobal
  • Camara Oscura
  • Museum of Revolution
  • San Franscico de la Habana Basilica
  • El Malecon
  • Plaza de la Revolution
  • Universidad de Habana
  • Parque John Lennon
  • Hotel Nacional
  • Grand Hotel Manzana Kempinski
  • Museo Napoleonico
  • El Floridita
  • La Zorra y El Cuervo Jazz Bar
  • King Bar
  • Sia Kara Cafe
  • El Gato Tuerto
  • La Bodeguita del Medio
  • FAC (Fabrica de Arte Cubano)
  • Castillo de la Real Fuerza
  • Paseo del Prado
  • Castillo del Morro
  • La Cabana Fortress
  • Rum Museum
  • Calejon de Hammel
  • National Musuem of Fine Arts
  • San Salvador de la Punta Fortress
  • El Cocinero
  • La Guarida
  • Le Chansonnier
  • La Dichosa
  • El Asturianito
  • Dona Eutimia

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