To see La Habana Vieja and its many colonial palaces and baroque churches at their best, plan to tour on foot. Although you could spend days here, you can easily see the highlights of Old Havana in two days. Make the fortresses across the bay a side trip from La Habana Vieja, and save the sights farther east, as well as the Playas del Este, for another day. Centro Habana also has many historic sights, and it is here that you will truly see the sprawling everyday life of Cubans. The Capitolio, Chinatown, and Parque Central are must-sees for tourists, but a stroll in the southern reaches of Centro Habana and its dusty streets are an eye opener. A tour of Centro Habana can begin and end at the Hotel Inglaterra and Parque Central. El Malecón, from La Punta all the way to La Chorrera fortress at the mouth of Río Almendares (Almendares River), is an important part of Havana life and a good hour's hike.
The name Havana often elicits memories of Spanish conquistadors, revolutionary heroes, along with Ernst Hemingway. Settled for over 400 years this seaside Caribbean city is rich in history, architecture, and culture. Havana boasts wide avenues and ancient forts, along with spectacular churches devoted to religions unique to Cuba.
HAVANA (Habana) and Cuba as a country is a special place with so much to offer culturally and physically. The people of Cuba are a warm people who take pride in their love of music and dance and can proudly boast for example for creating salsa.
Their fascinating and delightful culture is one which to an extent has been closed over the years but is attracting more attention year by year.
Tourism numbers to Cuba are gradually increasing although restrictions do still limit the visitor numbers. One day the island of Cuba is likely to be an extremely popular location for travelers with a passion for strong culture. VIEW our images of Cuba now online!!!
La Habana es la ciudad capital de la República de Cuba, su ciudad más grande, principal puerto y centro económico y cultural. Es la sede oficial de los órganos superiores legislativo, ejecutivo y judicial del Estado, de todos los organismos centrales y de casi la totalidad de empresas y asociaciones de ámbito nacional. Además reúne la mayor cantidad de sucursales y casas matrices de las entidades extranjeras, radicadas en Cuba. Es también conocida por el nombre fundacional de Villa de San Cristóbal de La Habana, así como por los sobrenombres de Llave del Nuevo Mundo y de Ciudad de las Columnas (por el escritor cubano Alejo Carpentier). La Habana es también uno de los centros económicos y culturales más importantes de América Latina y el Caribe. Administrativamente integra la Provincia de La Habana, que comprende el territorio de la ciudad, los poblados aledaños y una limítrofe área rural.
Fue fundada el 16 de noviembre de 1519 por el conquistador español Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar. Su casco histórico ha sido declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco.
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