Havana
Cuba
Overview
A time-warped capital of crumbling baroque facades, 1950s American cars, salsa rhythms, mojito bars, and a defiant creative spirit that defines Caribbean cool.
Cost of Travel
Daily budget guide for Havana — what you can expect to spend per person including accommodation, meals, transport, and activities.
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Explore Havana
Cuban Art Factory
Contemporary cultural center with unique offerings, such as films, concerts & art exhibitions.
Grand Theater of Havana Alicia Alonso
Palatial theater built in 1838 whose grand main hall is now home to the Cuban National Ballet.
Central Park
City-center park with palm trees, fountains, paths & benches surrounding a statue of José Martí.
National Capitol of Cuba
Built in 1929, this elegant municipal building features a sizable, domed cupola & a central portico.
Old Town Square
Laid out in 1559, this public square with a fountain features buildings from baroque to art nouveau.
Where to Stay
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
Havana's grand 1930s hotel on the Malecon, hosting Sinatra, Churchill, and gangsters in its storied past, with pool and ocean views.
Casa Particular (Private Room)
Stay with a Cuban family in a licensed private home — the authentic way to experience Havana's hospitality and everyday life.
Where to Eat
La Guarida
Cuban
Havana's most famous paladar (private restaurant), set in a crumbling Centro Habana mansion with a spectacular rooftop bar and creative Cuban cuisine.
El Dandy
Cuban
A hip bar-restaurant on Plaza del Cristo serving cocktails, tapas, and Cuban comfort food in a beautifully restored Old Havana space.
Travel Tips
- Bring cash (euros or dollars) — credit cards rarely work in Cuba
- Classic car taxi rides are a must but negotiate the price first
- Try a mojito at La Bodeguita del Medio (Hemingway's favorite)
- Live music is everywhere — Buena Vista Social Club-style son and salsa
- Cuban internet is limited — buy ETECSA WiFi cards at hotels
- Vinales Valley (2.5 hours west) offers tobacco farms and stunning mogotes scenery
Getting There & Around
Classic American cars serve as shared taxis (colectivos) along fixed routes. Cocotaxis (yellow coconut-shaped scooters) are fun but not accessible. Walking is the best way to explore Old Havana. Viazul buses connect to other cities. Taxis can be hired for day trips to Vinales. Internet is limited — download maps offline.
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