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Old Havana

Old Havana

Colonial plazas, vintage cars and live music in a UNESCO-listed old town.

Photo: Jialiang Gao www.peace-on-earth.org, CC BY 2.5
  • WhereCuba
  • TypeHistoric city
  • Time needed1–2 days
  • Best timeEarly morning and evening

Habana Vieja, with its four main plazas, baroque cathedral and colonial fortifications, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many buildings have been restored, while others show their age beautifully.

Walk the Malecón seawall at sunset and listen for live son and rumba in the bars.

Tips

  • Bring enough cash for your stay
  • Ride a classic car along the Malecón
  • Visit Plaza Vieja and Plaza de la Catedral

Location

Open in Google Maps → · Coordinates 23.136, -82.351

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Old Havana
Old Havana. Photo: Jialiang Gao www.peace-on-earth.org, CC BY 2.5

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