Havana - La Habana

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Havana It is the capital of Cuba.

Understand

To get

View of the city of Havana (Cuba)

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By bus

By car

By plane

  • José Martí International Airport ((IATA: HAV)) Located in the Municipality of Boyeros, it is less than 20 km from the City Center. Although it has 5 terminals and most of the international flights except those from the US arrive through terminal 3. Flights from all over the world arrive at the José Martí Airport in Havana. Very close to Terminal 1, from where most of the domestic flights depart, allows you to fly to any part of the country in a short time.

Travel

Boat

By train

By bus

The network bus in Havana will take you to any part and corner of the city. Transportation is public and has a price that varies from 40 cents in CUP (3 cents) to 5 pesos CUP (25 cents). Among the buses we can find mainly Chinese buses of the Youtong brand. Although there are many efforts to maintain a stable and quality service in the public bus service, they are still insufficient and especially at peak times in the city, it is difficult to take it with large lines and accumulation of personnel at the established stops. In addition, Havana has several travel agencies for the view of other provinces.

By car

In Havana we can find cars of all times and of all Nationalities. A network of mostly KIA, HYUNDAI, LADA taxis. They provide services at the airports and the main hotels in the City. If you want a ride in a museum, classic cars are also parked in the main places in Havana. Buick, Chevrolet, Ford of the mid-twentieth century are some of the classics that you can find.

On the other hand, the so-called "almendrones" American cars provide taxi service throughout the city, maintaining a defined route at very affordable prices.

Cycling

Watch

Antique car in front of the Capitol.
  • The TempleteFrom here you can see the Palace of the General Captains, now converted into the City Museum, as well as the Castle of the Royal Force.
  • Cathedral, the convent and the minor basilica of San Francisco, the convent of Santa Clara and the birthplace of José Martí are other landmarks of the personality and tradition of this beautiful city.
  • Main Square Spacious and elegant, the square is surrounded by baroque buildings that give it an authentic colonial setting. It was put in during the 1600s, replacing the Main Square which acted as the center of religious, administrative and military activity. Until the mid-18th century, this was used for military exercises and parades. After its remodeling between the years 1771-1838, this became a favored meeting point for the wealthy city. Today it is also known as Parque Céspedes, in honor of the Founding Father of the Country, whose monument is at its center. This square is one of the most exceptional in the city, animated by sellers of antiques and classic books on Latin American and world literature. The attraction of notable historical value is found around the square as the capok tree (Ceiba) under which the first mass for the founding of the city was exercised in 1519.
  • El Morro
  • The Cabin
  • Colon Cemetery
  • Revolution Square
  • The Malecon
  • The Zoological Garden of Havana
  • National Capitol
  • Castle of the hill
  • Castle of the Royal Force
  • Revolution Square

Do

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Activities

Learn

  • Caribbean rhythms dance classes (salsa, reggaeton, cha cha cha, merengue, bachata) with professor Raul Pedroso for 7CUC / hour. Contact: [email protected]. Mobile: (53) 05 352463450.

Work

To buy

Malls: There are few large shopping centers in Havana. Most of the store network is made up of small, poorly-stocked establishments. Among the main stores are: Plaza Carlos III (Havana Center), La Época (Havana Center), Galerías Paseo (Vedado) and Palco (Miramar). Generally, merchandise is subject to a tax of around 240 per cent.


Shopping on-line: It is possible to make purchases on-line from various sites, including Buy everything Y Mall Havana.

Cubacel refills: You can recharge in the ETECSA promotion period only if you have the data of your Visa, Mastercard, Discover or UnionPay card to make the payment. Recharges with promotional bonus are only possible if paid in USD or EUR from abroad.

To eat

La Casa Restaurant - Cuban and international food restaurant (French pastry, Spanish tapas, Italian pasta ...). Founded in 1995 in a Californian style house located in the exclusive Nuevo Vedado neighborhood. Open every day from 12 pm to 12 am. Address: Calle 30 No. 865 between 26 and 41, Nuevo Vedado. Blog: La Casa Restaurant 10-25 CUC (convertible pesos)

Drink and go out

In Havana there are numerous jazz clubs, some of them are La Zorra y el Cuervo, the Jazz Café and the Jazz Café Irakere, recently opened in the old Johnny's Dream in Miramar and the songwriting in El Gato Tuerto y Dos; as well as numerous cabarets and centers for dance and salsa music.

Sleep

Hotels

  • Hotel Ambos Mundos. Bishop corner to Mercaderes [1]. One of the charms of this hotel is having welcomed among its guests the American writer Ernest Hemingway, who wrote a large part of his novel "For Whom the Bell Tolls" while he was staying here. The hotel enjoys an excellent location in Old Havana, a few steps from the Plaza de Armas. The facility also has a lobby elegant and very lively where you could enjoy the performances of jazz players and pianists.
  • Hotel Park View. Colon 101 [2]. The Park View hotel, which was very popular in the 20s of the last century, reopened its doors to the public again in 2002. It is a small and discreet hotel on the corner of Prado Street, located near the colonial center of Havana Vieja and the Malecón. Although it does not have the historical and decorative charm of other hotels in Old Havana, it is undoubtedly a practical option for those interested in exploring Old Havana or those traveling on a more limited budget.
  • Hotel Plaza. Ignacio Agramante No. 267 [3]. The Plaza is one of the oldest hotels in Havana. In addition to beautifully restored interiors and a superb location (close to many sights in Old Havana), the hotel also boasts some very interesting anecdotes. Albert Einstein once dined here, and player Babe Ruth stayed in one of his suites, now a museum (where the player's bat is still preserved).
  • Hotel Santa Isabel[4]. Considered the flagship hotel of Old Havana, the Santa Isabel is one of the most elegant (and expensive) options in the area. The long terrace overlooking the Plaza de Armas, shared by 10 rooms, is one of the hotel's most obvious charms, as are its colonial charm and splendid location.

Economic

  • Accommodation in private houses Havana - Familyguest [5], Accommodation Private houses Havana.
  • 1  House "All of Aitana", Calle 14, # 1063, between Avenida Linea and Calle 11, Vedado (building on the corner of Linea and 14, 6th floor). Complete apartment for 2-3 people. The apartment is very nice, quiet and clean, with views of the sea and the sunsets. 1 bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, nice balcony, various amenities.Price: 35 - 50 USD (depending on season).
  • Friendship House378 Room for rent on the first floor of a colonial house, https://sites.google.com/site/casamistad378/ located in the center of Havana, one block from the Capitol, very close to Old Havana and Havana's Chinatown. Walking you can visit Old Havana, the Malecón and the Prado. Three blocks away, in Central Park, the tourist bus leaves that takes you to visit all of Havana and the eastern beaches. [email protected]
  • Ana's House, Havana, calle 17, 1422. Apt 1 - Between 26 and 28. 10400 El Vedado, 53-7-833-5128 [6], [7].
  • Iraida and Manolo's house, Infanta 206, e / San Lázaro y Jovellar, Apt. 2, Floor 2. Havana, Cuba. Tel: 537 879 9383. Email: [email protected] [8]. At Casa de Iraida y Manolo you can rent a room from 30 CUC per night with breakfast included. It is located behind the beautiful University of Havana and next to the famous Oyster farm of Infanta and San Lázaro.
  • Casa Nora, Vedado, Havana ($ 20- $ 25CUC) Calle 27 No. 954 between 6 and 8 apt 4, Vedado, Havana. 53 7 830 9800 ([email protected]) Casa Nora is a very beautiful apartment in the heart of Vedado. His cute and friendly family makes you feel at home. The site is very, very secure. The rooms are very large with air conditioning and television. There is also an incredible view of Havana and the sea. The food is also very good.
  • Private apartment in Havana's Vedado, calle D. 10400 El Vedado, Havana [9], Luxury private apartment. Very cheap prices from 30 CUC per night.
  • 2  "Casa Lázaro", ($ 20 and $ 25), Calle Villegas # 427 e / Teniente Rey and Muralla (3 blocks from the capitol). ☎78625657 052736544 Invalid phone format, free phone: 8625657 Invalid phone format, ✉: . Hostel from the 1930s very centrally located in the heart of Old Havana. All the comforts created in an intimate space with first class specialized service that includes gastronomic service and taxi.Price: $ 20.
  • 1  Hostal Carpizón, Calle San Ignacio at the corner of Obispo, Old Havana. (Walk towards the sea starting from the Floridita Bar.). ☎78610443 Invalid phone format, free phone: 5378610443 Invalid phone format, ✉: . 2 independent houses with patio and terrace in very central places in Havana. 6 rooms available with excellent comfort, totally independent and in a very central area. House 1: Águila Street # 208 e / Ánimas y Virtudes, Centro Habana. House 2: Calle San Ignacio corner Obispo, Old Havana. Contact telephone numbers 5378610443, 5352988568.Price: $ 25.
  • Buenavista apt (Bed & Breakfast), Lamp 363, apt 61 (By car from the airport, on foot from Central Park). ✉: . From Turismoencuba we rent our house rather a comfortable two-bedroom apartment located in a privileged area of ​​the city such as the old town of Old Havana. The apartment is very close to the main tourist attractions and is especially recommended for those who seek to know the essentials of Havana in a few days.Price: $ 25.
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  • 2  Friendship House 378, Amistad No. 378 corner / Barcelona. 1st floor. Havana Center. Havana. Cuba. (One block behind the Capitol). ☎(53) 78638156 Invalid phone format, free phone: (53) 52705650 Invalid phone format, ✉: . Room for rent on the first floor of a colonial house, located in the center of Havana, one block from the Capitol, very close to Old Havana and Havana's Chinatown. Walking you can visit Old Havana, the Malecón and the Prado. Three blocks away, in the Central Park, the tourist bus leaves that takes you to visit all of Havana and the eastern beaches.
  • Hostal Aptofivelocated at Calle 37 No 1472 between 26 and 28 in the residential area of ​​Nuevo Vedado in its vicinity has multiple points of tourist, cultural and historical interest.

Half

  • NH Parque Central[10]This 5-star luxury hotel is located in front of the Central Park, in the very heart of colonial Havana. Surrounded by many famous buildings such as the Capital, the García Lorca Theater and the Museum of Modern Arts.

Waste

  • Super luxury penthouses in Havana. Calle 3. 10400 El Vedado, Havana [11]Luxury Apartments in the center of Havana These 5-star luxury apartments are located in front of the Malecón in one of the quietest neighborhoods, in the very heart of Havana, El Vedado. Surrounded by many famous buildings, you can enjoy a true luxury of panoramic views, swimming pool, sauna, service and chef available 24 hours. Ideal if you are looking for luxury in Havana, or if you are a large group that wants to enjoy your trip 100%.
  • Luxury independent apartment"The balconies of office" located in the historic center of Old Havana. From their balconies you get beautiful views of the Plaza de San Francisco de Asís and the Lonja del Comercio. They offer personalized services to couples celebrating their honeymoon, silver or gold wedding anniversary.

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