Havana
Cuba
Vintage cars, crumbling grandeur, and the rhythm of son cubano
About Havana
Havana is a time capsule of colonial architecture, 1950s American cars, and revolutionary history. The music flows from every balcony, the Malecón seawall buzzes at sunset, and the warmth of the people is unmatched. It's unlike anywhere else.
Quick Facts
Best Time
November – April
Language
Spanish
Currency
CUP (₱) / USD
Timezone
CST (UTC-5)
Avg Budget
$40–80/day
Top Things to Do
6 must-see experiences in Havana
Old Havana (Habana Vieja)
UNESCO World Heritage colonial quarter with plazas, cathedrals, and faded grandeur
Malecón
Iconic 8km seafront promenade — Havana's living room at sunset
Classic Car Tour
Cruise the city in a pink 1957 Chevy convertible
La Bodeguita del Medio
Hemingway's favorite bar — the birthplace of the mojito
Fábrica de Arte Cubano
Havana's coolest cultural space with art, music, and dancing
Viñales Valley
Day trip to stunning tobacco country with mogote hills and cave systems
3-Day Sample Itinerary
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Day 1: Old Havana
- Explore the plazas of Habana Vieja
- Mojito at La Bodeguita del Medio
- Classic car tour around the city
- Sunset on the Malecón
Day 2: Culture & Music
- Visit the Museum of the Revolution
- Walk through Centro Havana
- Afro-Cuban rumba performance
- Night at Fábrica de Arte Cubano
Day 3: Viñales
- Day trip to Viñales Valley
- Visit a tobacco farm
- Cave and mogote exploration
- Return for farewell dinner at a paladar
Travel Tips for Havana
Bring cash (USD or EUR) — credit cards from US banks don't work. ATMs are unreliable.
Stay in a casa particular (private home) for an authentic and affordable experience.
Internet is limited. Buy ETECSA WiFi cards at hotels or parks.
Negotiate prices before getting in a taxi. Ask your casa host for fair rates.
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