
Havana
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Discover the history of Havana
Cuba's capital blends Spanish colonial architecture with vibrant Caribbean energy under warm weather. Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcases pastel facades, 1950s American cars, and historic squares like Plaza Vieja and Plaza de la Catedral. The Malecón, a seafront promenade, draws locals at sunset and offers views of the Caribbean Sea. Music fills the streets and bars, accompanying dance traditions like salsa and rumba rooted in Afro-Cuban culture. Museums and street art trace the country's revolutionary history. The constant warmth invites you to enjoy terraces, markets, and neighborhood life into the evening.
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Discover the best attractions in Havana and its surroundings
Plaza de la Catedral
Historic plaza in Old Havana featuring the baroque Cathedral of San Cristóbal, surrounded by colonial mansions that showcase Cuba's architectural heritage from the 16th century.
El Capitolio
El Capitolio is Havana's grand neoclassical government building completed in 1929, featuring a 92-meter dome and housing important state institutions alongside a fascinating museum of Cuban history and architecture.
Castle of the Three Kings of Morro
A 16th-century fortress guarding Havana's entrance with cannons, dungeons, and panoramic views of the harbor and old city.
Cayo Santa María
Cayo Santa María is a pristine Caribbean island off Cuba's north coast with turquoise waters and white-sand beaches ideal for swimming and water activities.
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