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About Havana
Havana, the Cuban capital, is a vibrant destination known for its rich musical traditions, historic architecture, and vintage Detroit-classic cars. Its historic heart, Habana Vieja, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982 and features landmarks like Plaza Vieja and the Cathedral of Havana. Beyond the old center, lively districts like Centro Habana and Vedado connect along the iconic 7km oceanfront Malecón promenade. Travelers can visit year-round to enjoy warm temperatures ranging from 68 to 85°F and attend major cultural celebrations like the Havana Carnival.
When to go
Visiting Havana during November to March offers dry, comfortable weather with average temperatures around 72°F in January, though flight and hotel prices can surge by as much as 25% over Christmas and New Year. This peak winter season features major cultural events like the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema in December and the Festival Internacional de Jazz in January. Budget travelers seeking lower accommodation rates should look to May, which features theater events and the Conga Cubana parade along La Rampa. Scorching summer months like July and August host the annual Havana Carnival, while the Caribbean hurricane season brings heavy rain and storm risks from June through November.
Havana is defined by its distinct districts, ranging from historic restored hubs to lively coastal strip neighbourhoods and quiet suburban enclaves.
A 4 sq km UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with historic squares, restored architecture, and around 900 buildings of historical importance.
A gritty and lively neighborhood bordered by the Malecón where street life flourishes along narrow streets.
A modern commercial hub featuring 1950s glamour, wide avenues, jazz clubs, and cultural spaces like the Fábrica de Arte Cubano.
A leafy, diplomatic district filled with eclectic homes, embassies, upscale private restaurants, and sophisticated nightlife.
A quiet harbour area featuring a 20m-tall statue of Christ and major historic sites like the Castillo del Morro and La Cabaña fort.
A traditional beach community at the eastern end of Playas del Este known for family-run casas particulares and spontaneous reggaeton parties.
A tourism-focused corridor along the edge of Centro Habana home to Havana's poshest hotels and major museums.
A wild, lush riverside park located inside the leafy Miramar district.
Havana offers a vibrant mix of historic colonial landmarks, lively coastal promenades, rich Afro-Cuban culture, and dynamic contemporary art spaces.
This famous 7-kilometer oceanfront promenade comes alive in the evening as a popular local gathering spot flanked by crashing waves and historic architecture.
Housed in a former cooking oil factory in eastern Vedado, this art collective and performance space features rotating exhibits, live music, and DJ sets under one roof.
Spanning 800,000 graves, Latin America's largest cemetery features ornate mausoleums, marble sculptures, and architectural styles ranging from Byzantine to neo-Romanesque.
A nightly cannon-firing ceremony features soldiers in historic military regalia recreating an 18th-century tradition that announced the closing of Havana's city gates.
Cuba's primary art museum holds the country's largest fine art collection across its bright Art Deco and Neoclassical buildings.
Havana's golden-domed landmark houses the Hall of the Lost Steps alongside a 49-ton gilded Statue of the Republic.
This historic 1930s Art Deco landmark offers complimentary views of the underground bunkers used in the gardens during the 1962 Missile Crisis.
Located just outside the city, these white-sand beaches include Playa Santa María del Mar for watersports and Tarará for kitesurfing.
Havana features a vibrant dining scene ranging from casual breakfast spots and burger joints to refined paladares serving inventive Cuban fusion.
Situated on the top floor of a dilapidated building in Habana Centro, this historic paladar serves contemporary Cuban dishes like papaya lasagna and suckling pig.
Co-founded by a sommelier trained at Spain's El Bulli, this fine-dining restaurant offers a Spanish-Cuban fusion menu alongside a stellar wine selection.
Chef Alberto González Ceballos turned this Centro Habana bakery into a 10-seat restaurant focused on revitalizing Afro-Cuban cuisine.
Opened by restaurateur Alvaro Díez Fernández and percussionist Oliver Valdés, this popular new spot serves burgers in Havana.
Located in a former cooking oil factory in Vedado, this stylish spot features a rooftop terrace serving refined dishes like duck blinis and grilled lobster.
This all-day Habana Vieja venue is known for serving breakfast plates with home-baked sourdough bread, fresh fruit juices, and coffee.
This buzzing venue serves fresh ceviche and Mexican-accented tacos alongside imaginative cocktails with elaborate garnishes.
Located on O'Reilly Street, this eatery serves whole fish, sausages, lamb burgers, and ornate gin and tonics.
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