Cuba is a Caribbean destination without comparison, pristine and exotic hiding many secrets unpredictable. Boasting magnificent white sand beaches with clean sparkling turquoise waters. Cuba is home to exceptionally friendly people, exotic flora, tropical climate and a vibrant nightlife. If you like the Latin beat, then this is the place to visit where hot Salsa music can be heard everywhere.All this and warm welcome from the Cuban people make this biggest Caribbean island very attractive for million of tourists every year.
Here are some must see attractions for visitors to Cuba and Havana in particular.
Here are some must see attractions for visitors to Cuba and Havana in particular.
• Calle Obispo
Perhaps Havana's most vibrant street, Calle Obispo is a great spot for an evening stroll. Well lit and perfectly preserved, the feeling of being there is like that of stepping back in time. The street has a pulse, a beat that makes it feel alive. Rich in history, architecture, and entertainment, the Calle Obispo is famous Cuba-wide.
The narrow roadway throngs with life in the evening and many restaurants are available including the world famous El Floridita. Also of note is the Hotel Ambos Mundos, which will sound familiar to those who know of Ernest Hemmingway's life.
• Birthplace of Jose Marti / Jose Marti Museum
(Local Name: Museo Jose Marti / Casa Natal de Jose Marti) For those devoted to delving deep into Cuba's history and finding out what makes Cubans proud, the Museo Jose Marti should be on the must see list. This 19th Century house containing the Museo Jose Marti is where the famous Cuban hero was born.
Jose Marti was the Cuban author who became a national hero when he died fighting against the Spanish. A long time thorn in the side of the Spanish, Jose Marti was a writer, activist, and exile.
The Museo Jose Marti is devoted to the man and provides many interesting exhibits chronicling his life and achievements. Also on display is furniture and rare editions of the writer's works
• Old Havana
(Local Name: Habana Vieja) Habana Vieja or old Havana is a well preserved slice of Cuban history. This wonderful area of Havana was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1982. The area has been undergoing an extensive renovation and has a plethora of historical, cultural, and architectural highlights to see. Habana Vieja is a pleasant place to stroll around and get a sense of what life in Cuba used to be like 200 years ago.
Old Havana is popular with tourists, but does not have the feeling of being overrun. If you look carefully around you, sights of everyday living can be seen. Several of the major attractions within Habana Vieja are the Plaza de la Catedral, the Catedral de San Cristobal, and the legendary restaurant Bodeguita del Medio. Visitors should allow at least a half a day to explore this area and more if time permits.
Perhaps Havana's most vibrant street, Calle Obispo is a great spot for an evening stroll. Well lit and perfectly preserved, the feeling of being there is like that of stepping back in time. The street has a pulse, a beat that makes it feel alive. Rich in history, architecture, and entertainment, the Calle Obispo is famous Cuba-wide.
The narrow roadway throngs with life in the evening and many restaurants are available including the world famous El Floridita. Also of note is the Hotel Ambos Mundos, which will sound familiar to those who know of Ernest Hemmingway's life.
• Birthplace of Jose Marti / Jose Marti Museum
(Local Name: Museo Jose Marti / Casa Natal de Jose Marti) For those devoted to delving deep into Cuba's history and finding out what makes Cubans proud, the Museo Jose Marti should be on the must see list. This 19th Century house containing the Museo Jose Marti is where the famous Cuban hero was born.
Jose Marti was the Cuban author who became a national hero when he died fighting against the Spanish. A long time thorn in the side of the Spanish, Jose Marti was a writer, activist, and exile.
The Museo Jose Marti is devoted to the man and provides many interesting exhibits chronicling his life and achievements. Also on display is furniture and rare editions of the writer's works
• Old Havana
(Local Name: Habana Vieja) Habana Vieja or old Havana is a well preserved slice of Cuban history. This wonderful area of Havana was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1982. The area has been undergoing an extensive renovation and has a plethora of historical, cultural, and architectural highlights to see. Habana Vieja is a pleasant place to stroll around and get a sense of what life in Cuba used to be like 200 years ago.
Old Havana is popular with tourists, but does not have the feeling of being overrun. If you look carefully around you, sights of everyday living can be seen. Several of the major attractions within Habana Vieja are the Plaza de la Catedral, the Catedral de San Cristobal, and the legendary restaurant Bodeguita del Medio. Visitors should allow at least a half a day to explore this area and more if time permits.
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