Havana, Cuba’s capital is the Caribbean’s biggest city and the country’s leading commercial centre and port. Under rule of Fidel Castro since the late 1950’s, the many constraints of a communist regime has made a visit to this city feel like a step back in time, making it a truly unique destination to experience. To add to the appeal of Havana, is its array of colonial and baroque architecture and the vibrant atmosphere derived from their love of music and dance. 

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• Beaches - The Playas del Este (Eastern Beaches) are just 20-30 minutes from Havana while Varadero beach is located approximately two hours away from Havana. Varadero is the largest resort in the Caribbean; boasting 20 km of stunning white sandy beaches, world class hotels and a vibrant nightlife.
• Havana Vieja –The wide boulevards and cobble stoned streets of Havana Vieja are lined with examples of colonial, neoclassic and baroque style architecture.
• Malecón – An avenue that runs along the seawall built along the northern shore of Havana. Starting from Havana Vieja it continues down to the southern boundary of Old Havana, Centro Havana and Vedado.
• Necrópolis Cristóbal Colón – This is one of the most famous cemeteries and open air museums in Latin America. It was built in 1876 and is still known for its beauty and magnificence.

Experience:

• Museums – Havana houses an exceptional range of museums including the Museo Ernest Hemingway (Hemmingway Museum) which offers a plethora of information about the writer’s life during the time he spent in Cuba.
• Churches & Convents – Havana has many prehistoric churches and convents including the Convento de Santa Clara de Asis, one of Havana’s oldest and best Spanish colonial monasteries on the island.
• Nightlife and Music - Vedado has many clubs and musical venues, while Miramar and Playa are known for cabarets and discos. Some of the nightclubs, restaurants and cabarets found in Havana are world renowned, such as the Tropicana cabaret and nightclub also known as the Paradise under the Stars.
• Fortresses – Havana is known for many fortresses throughout the city.  The most notable being the Castillo del Morro, a picturesque fortress guarding the entrance to Havana bay and La Cabaña the most impressive fortress from the colonial times.