Hemingway's Havana Walking Tour (Self Guided), Havana

Ever since Hemingway first visited Cuba in 1928 until his death in 1961, he felt an intense connection with the people and culture of Cuba. Hemingway lived at Hotel Ambos Mundos during the 1930s, and began, wrote, and finished several novels there. Today, you can see some of Hemingway's belongings in Room 511.

Hemingway was a frequent patron at El Floridita, famous for its daiquiris. Today, you can sidle up to Hemingway's bronze statue at the bar, and join him for one of the frosty rum and lime refreshments. You can also try the famous mojito at Bodeguita del Medio, another of Hemingway's haunts. Search the walls for photos and signatures of Hemingway and other famous visitors.

After moving out of Hotel Ambos Mundos, he bought a home outside of the city, where he wrote The Old Man and The Sea. This novel, about a Cuban fisherman, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1953 and the Nobel Prize in 1954. Upon winning the Nobel Prize, Hemingway said, "This is a prize that belongs in Cuba because my work was conceived and created in Cuba, with my people of Cojimar where I'm a citizen."

Today, visitors seek their own connection with the famous author whose words have resonated with generations of people throughout the world. Travel in Hemingway's footsteps, sit at his favorite bars and find your own Havana connection on this self-guided walking tour.