La Habana Travel Tips

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Jan 3, 2008
Las Playas del Este - Havana, Cuba 1 stars
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While in Havana, Cuba many people like to go spend time by the seaside. Playas del Este is the popular beach spot for Havana tourist. It is one of the most beautiful and trendiest places in the Havana area. There are miles and miles of white sand beach. Playas del Este is a short drive from... [more]
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Jan 3, 2008
The Tropicana Club - Havana 1 stars
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The Tropicana Club in Havana Cuba is a very popular night time attraction. It is possibly one of the most popular night clubs in the world. It is a place that showcases lavish shows that are bright, spectacular, and fun. The shows feature many different latin style dance moves and the dancers... [more]
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Jan 3, 2008
The National Zoo of Havana 1 stars
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The National Zoo of Havana, Cuba is a very unique zoo. It is very different from any other zoo in the entire country because at this zoo, the animals do not live in caged areas. They actually live and
walk around the zoo. The zoo grounds are set up so that it closely resembles the natural...
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Jan 3, 2008
Josi Marti Memorial 1 stars
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The José Martí Memorial is a special memorial located in Havana on the northern side of the Plaza de Revolución. It is a memorial that dedicated to the life and times of José Martí; who is the national hero of all of Cuba. It is a very large structure that stands upright reaching to the sky... [more]
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Jan 3, 2008
El Capitolio - Havana 1 stars
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El Capitolio is called the National capitol building in English and is located in Havana, the capital of Cuba. It used to the government building, but when Fidel Castro took over in 1959, it was no longer the seat of the government. Instead, it became the Cuban Academy of Science.

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Jan 3, 2008
The Great Theater of Havana 1 stars
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The Great Theater of Havana is also known as El Gran Teatro de La Havana and was opened in November 1837. It is conveniently located in the Paseo del Prado inside the famous Palacio del Centro Gallego. Today, it is an important building for ballet. It is the home of the National Ballet of Cuba... [more]
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Jan 3, 2008
San Carlos y San Ambrosio Seminary 1 stars
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San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary is the most prominent and the oldest seminaries located in the Archdiocese of Havana. It is now considered to be national monument and is visited by thousands of visitors each year.
The San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary was constructed in the late...
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Jan 3, 2008
Barrio China (Chinatown) - Havana 1 stars
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The Chinese community is an active part of Havana . There are many Chinese restaurants in its Chinatown (Barrio Chino) district located in downtown Havana. The heart of Havana's Chinatown is on el Cuchillo de Zanja . The Chinatown district has two arches. One located on Calle Dragones in which... [more]
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Jan 3, 2008
Castillo de la Real Fuerza 1 stars
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The Castillo de la Real Fuerza is a fortress on the eastern side of the harbor in Havana, Cuba, set back from the entrance, and bordering the Plaza de Armas. It was originally built to defend against attacks by pirates. The fortress is the oldest stone fortress in all of the Americas, and is... [more]
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Jan 3, 2008
Market near Plaza de la Cathedral in Old Havana 1 stars
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No matter what kind of typical Cuban product you're looking for in Havana, from souvenirs to original paintings to hand-made cigar cases, Che Guevara t-shirts, Cuban cigars, rum and coffee, you'll easily find all these huge outdoor arts and gifts on display located very near to the “Plaza de la... [more]
mingski
Tourist
Oct 25, 2007
How a Cigar is Born! 5 stars
Travel Tip: La Habana

Conspicuous in many public places in Havana is the cigar-makers's desk - a must-be observed routine for any traveller to Cuba. Jose marti International Airport provides an initial introduction to this olfactory experience of sweet-smelling addicting tobacco leaves laid out in small bundles which... [more]

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