Havana
Havana is a large coastal city where a restored colonial core sits beside blocks of unrestored nineteenth and twentieth-century buildings, with the Malecón sea wall running for eight kilometres along the front. Music is live and constant in Habana Vieja and Centro. Three days covers the old town, Vedado and an evening of music.
How long to stay
November to April.
Typical daily budget
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Best time to go
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Is Havana right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Havana is known for.
Great for
- History & culture
- Nightlife
Less of a focus
- Food
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
- Solo
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Top things to do
Habana Vieja
Free entry · VerifiedHavana
The UNESCO-listed old town of four main squares, baroque churches and colonnaded streets, partly restored and partly still decaying.
Malecón
Free entry · VerifiedHavana
The eight-kilometre sea wall and road along Havana's northern shore, used every evening as the city's public living room.
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Popular activities
Live son and salsa night
Evening in neighbourhood music venues rather than hotel shows.