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Get to know Havana Print

Havana is the capital city of Cuba, with over 2 million people.

Get to know historical sites, and landmarks:

* Visit to the main squares of Old Havana (Cathedral Square, Plaza de Armas...)
* Tour through the modern part of the city
* Stops at your convenience for pictures at main landmarks, Revolution Square, University of Havana, National hotel, Capitol Building, etc

 
Old Havana architecture Print

Featuring on UNESCO's World Heritage List, Old Havana contains hundreds of well preserved examples of 17th-century Spanish colonial architecture, slowly being restored to their former glory. One of the most vibrant cities in the Caribbean, Havana retains its mystery today and it is in the colonial old town that the magic remains strongest

* Tour through the most outstanding buildings of Old Havana, Palace of Segundo Cabo, El Templete, Cathedral Church, etc
* Tour through the most picturesque streets
* Visit to "Museum of the City", previous Palace of Captain Generals

 
The legend of Habanos Print

On his second landing in Cuba, Christopher Columbus saw a group of ¨Indians¨ who smoked roughly rolled tobacco leaves which they called Cohibas. Today, these leaves continue to delight the palate of those who taste them. Our Habanos have been recognized as the best cigars in the world.

* Visit to a Cigar Factory
* Visit to the Cigar Museum
* Visit to the Habano Hotel, Conde de Villanueva and meeting with the cigar roller and tasting of a Cuban cigar

 
Cuban classic cars Print

A great variety of old cars exists in Cuba. On the streets you can find cars from the first half of the 20th century in magnificent condition, which takes you back in history and makes you feel the old atmosphere of the cities. Colors, brands, styles, structures, are different in each one of these cars. Riding in them makes an unforgettable adventure and a very pleasant memory

* A visit to the Museum of the Automobile
* Tour of the Havana of the 40's and 50's in a classic car
* Hear from the driver himself, and pictures session
* Cocktail in one of Havana's famous clubs

 
Havana of E. Hemingway Print

"Mi mojito en la Bodeguita, mi daiquiri en el Floridita".

The famous American writer Ernest Hemingway, Literature Nobel Prize, stayed at the hotel Ambos Mundos at the beginning of the 1930´s. He wrote there the first chapters of his novel ¨For whom the bells toll¨ and left his indelible trace in the room (today a museum) that he himself chose. The Cojímar fishing area was also a perfect place as an inspiration source for the wonderful work ¨The Old Man and the Sea¨. You can also enjoy the cooling taste in warm Havana of the two famous cocktails Papa was so fond of, in his two favorite bars!

* Visit to Hemingway's room at the Ambos Mundos Hotel
* Visit to La Vigia farm, former residence of the famous American writer.
* Tour along the fishermen village Cojimar
* Visit to the two famous bars La Bodeguita del Medio and El Floridita