Destination: Havana, Cuba
Havana, Cuba is one of the most vibrant cities in the Caribbean. There is a lot to explore while you visit this iconic port of call. Havana makes you feel like you're traveling back in time; the old cars, the traditional buildings, the fishermen, the music and life outside makes this a guest favorite destination while cruising the Caribbean. Let's not forget to mention the delicious mojitos and fragrant cigars that guests get to try during their stay. Here's a list of cruises that visit this port and a list of attractions for you to learn all about Havana's history, culture, and amazing people.
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Things to do in Havana
HAVANA MALECON
This 8-kilometer long structure took 4 phases to build, which totaled 50 years in construction time. The Malecon consists in a 6-lane traffic street and a wide sidewalk next to a wall that protects the city from the ocean. This large structure quickly became an iconic site in Havana; the Malecon is the heart of Havana lifestyle. When visiting this magnificent port of call, walk by the Malecon to enjoy the energy, music, people, and culture in town.
MUSEUMS
There are several museums in town that share Havana's rich history. The Museum of the Revolution, formerly the Presidential Palace, features several rooms and revolution-themed exhibits you can't miss. Havana's Fine Arts Museum is home to numerous local and international exhibits divided into two buildings: Palacio de Bellas Artes (Cuban Section) and Palacio de Centro Asturiano (International Section). Enjoy the hyperrealism-themed paintings, narrative sculptures, and modern pieces in this beautiful museum. Another place you can't miss is the one and only Finca Vigia, former home of Ernest Hemingway. This finca was were the American author and novelist wrote two of his most famous literary pieces: For Whom the Bell Tolls (1940) and The Old Man and the Sea (1951).
MONUMENTS AND SPOTS YOU CAN'T MISS
There's a few monuments and spots in Havana you can't miss. Most of them reside along the famous Malecon or in one of the more popular Havana districts. Here's a concise checklist for you to explore this town:
MUSIC
Visit famous Cafe Taberna or Gato Tuerto to enjoy some authentic Cuban music! This is one of the most unique features about the island. Music in Havana has a mix of West African and European rhythms that create the original foundation for salsa and rhumba styles. Enjoy authentic jazz, flamenco, trova, and tango variations while in town; music and its people is the best way to get to know a country.
HAVANA VIEJO (OLD HAVANA)
Here you'll find colonial buildings where tourists love to take pictures. This district is also where you can find the Catedral de San Cristobal and "La Bodeguita del Miedo," which is Hemingway's bar.
HAVANA CENTRO (CENTER HAVANA)
Also known as Centro Historico (Historic Center), Havana Centro is home to The Capitolio. While you're in Havana, stop by to get to know the capital. While in the area, buy some authentic Cuban cigars from the Real Fabrica de Tabacos Partagas, a gem icon in the city.
HAVANA MIRAMAR
Havana Miramar is further along the west coast and it is home to the foreign embassies, diplomatic residencies, and high-end shops. Other than these few sites and a few colonial buildings, Havana Miramar doesn't offer as many landmarks or important cultural sites as the other districts.
HAVANA VEDADO
This area is located by the waterfront and features some of the more modern buildings in town. It is where upscale restaurants and hotels are located.
This 8-kilometer long structure took 4 phases to build, which totaled 50 years in construction time. The Malecon consists in a 6-lane traffic street and a wide sidewalk next to a wall that protects the city from the ocean. This large structure quickly became an iconic site in Havana; the Malecon is the heart of Havana lifestyle. When visiting this magnificent port of call, walk by the Malecon to enjoy the energy, music, people, and culture in town.
MUSEUMS
There are several museums in town that share Havana's rich history. The Museum of the Revolution, formerly the Presidential Palace, features several rooms and revolution-themed exhibits you can't miss. Havana's Fine Arts Museum is home to numerous local and international exhibits divided into two buildings: Palacio de Bellas Artes (Cuban Section) and Palacio de Centro Asturiano (International Section). Enjoy the hyperrealism-themed paintings, narrative sculptures, and modern pieces in this beautiful museum. Another place you can't miss is the one and only Finca Vigia, former home of Ernest Hemingway. This finca was were the American author and novelist wrote two of his most famous literary pieces: For Whom the Bell Tolls (1940) and The Old Man and the Sea (1951).
MONUMENTS AND SPOTS YOU CAN'T MISS
There's a few monuments and spots in Havana you can't miss. Most of them reside along the famous Malecon or in one of the more popular Havana districts. Here's a concise checklist for you to explore this town:
- Generalísimo Máximo Gómez monument
- Mayor General Antonio Maceo monument
- General Calixto García monument
- Real Fuerza de La Habana Castle
- San Salvador de la Punta Castle
- Havana Lighthouse
MUSIC
Visit famous Cafe Taberna or Gato Tuerto to enjoy some authentic Cuban music! This is one of the most unique features about the island. Music in Havana has a mix of West African and European rhythms that create the original foundation for salsa and rhumba styles. Enjoy authentic jazz, flamenco, trova, and tango variations while in town; music and its people is the best way to get to know a country.
HAVANA VIEJO (OLD HAVANA)
Here you'll find colonial buildings where tourists love to take pictures. This district is also where you can find the Catedral de San Cristobal and "La Bodeguita del Miedo," which is Hemingway's bar.
HAVANA CENTRO (CENTER HAVANA)
Also known as Centro Historico (Historic Center), Havana Centro is home to The Capitolio. While you're in Havana, stop by to get to know the capital. While in the area, buy some authentic Cuban cigars from the Real Fabrica de Tabacos Partagas, a gem icon in the city.
HAVANA MIRAMAR
Havana Miramar is further along the west coast and it is home to the foreign embassies, diplomatic residencies, and high-end shops. Other than these few sites and a few colonial buildings, Havana Miramar doesn't offer as many landmarks or important cultural sites as the other districts.
HAVANA VEDADO
This area is located by the waterfront and features some of the more modern buildings in town. It is where upscale restaurants and hotels are located.
Get to Know Havana
Havana is the capital of Cuba, and is home to 2.1 million of Habaneros (in 2018). This beautiful town, in Spanish called "Habana," was founded on 1519. Apart from being a major sugar and tobacco producer, the city hosts over a million of tourists annually. One of the city's most iconic attractions includes the Havana Malecon, where visitors witness the Caribbean waves crashing towards the Malecon wall and get to experience authentic Cuban culture. Havana is divided into four main districts: Havana Viejo, Havana Centro, Havana Miramar, and Havana Vedado. Each one has something unique to offer. We truly encourage you to visit each one of these sectors to encounter everything Havana is about.