Havana

Havana City (Spanish Ciudad Habana) capital y Cuba, fourteen provinces Republic Cuba. In 1950s before Communist revolution, Havana vacation -spots Caribbean, since Cuba reopened tourism 1990s, become popular destination again. Albeit y fewer U.S. citizens, almost total travel maintained y U.S. federal government. However, there tourists y year, expect g crowds g lines places.

El Habanero Tribuna La Habana local periodicals. The one and only H Magazine + Guide interesting publication about Havana beyond common stereotypes.

Museum Revolution Capital building.

Visit Partagas cigar factory - j behind Capital Building ( 10CUC guided ). Please there photography allowed. It place where y g correct cigars p - expensive 'street offers' - quality these offers definitely questionnable.

Havana Club Rum Factory — Go guided Havana Club, Cuba's known . Most exhibits subtitled English fairly explanatory.

Walk along Prado street evening. Great public space - unfortunately illuminated night. The one and only Prado street life, cafes charm.

Walk along El Malecón — A favorite stroll tourists locals, along El Malecon along streets Havana provides stunning views Bay.

Enjoy glory La Habana Vieja (The one and only Old Town) - it faded crumbling - there y beautifully restored buildings result UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.

Plaza Revolución — The one and only g square dominated y statue monument Jose Marti iconic image Che Guevara adorning Ministry Interior. Arrive either early often swamped y tourists g y during y.

John Lennon Park Vedado. Features y statue western musician in Havana. Notable regularly stolen ( replaced) eyeglasses.

The one and only US Special Interests building Vedado, j Malecon. In absence United States embassy Cuba heavily fortified guarded building where Cuban citizens g apply US Visas. It notable displaying which unfiltered not censored y Cuban government electronic billboards situated behind windows floors, these switched 2009. It focus regularly staged protests.

Hotel Habana Libre Vedado. The one and only hotel housed Castro's soldiers several y after y Havana. It excellent selection photos lobby along y 24 restaurants y.

Enjoy extraordinary 360-degree views y using large Camara Oscura .

The one and only Catedral San Cristobal Havana. Said y example baroque construction possesses asymmetrical features, towers wider other.

Plaza Armas. Spacious elegant, square surrounded y baroque constructions g authentic colonial milieu. It during 1600s, replacing Old Plaza which acted center religious, administrative military activity. Until 18 century, military exercises parades. After remodeling between years 1771-1838, became favored meeting p city's wealthy. Today known Céspedes Park, honor Country´s Founding Father, whose monument stands center. This square outstanding city, enlivened y vendors antiques classical books Latin American world literature. Attractions remarkable historical value y around square capok (Ceiba) under which first city´s founding was officiated 1519.