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Havana –Fascinating evocative capital of an extraordinary country
Holidays in Havana feature a wonderfully colourful evocative city and offer an endlessly fascinating insight into the cultural life of its amazing people. Holidays in Havana are sure to leave a lasting impression, such is the strength of Cuban character and culture on display here: an intoxicating cocktail of fascinating contradictions with its fading colonial grandeur, its street life, its museums, its Cuban rhythms, those famous 1950’s cars, thousands of bicycles, immaculately dressed schoolchildren, and the irrepressible good-natured Cubans themselves.
Havana holidays – Stroll around atmospheric Habana Vieja
Holidays in Havana tend to focus on Habana Vieja, a UNESCO World Heritage site packed with characterful narrow streets, beautiful squares, mansions, churches, palaces, monuments and a famous 16th century fortress, all in varying states of repair. Other Havana holiday sights include the seafront Malecon, the Capitolio and the vast Plaza de la Revolucion where crowds of up to a million have gathered at critical moments in the country’s history. For a beach in Havana visit the Playa del Este, 7 miles of sandy beaches 20 minutes to the east of the city with plenty of genuine Cuban beach life in contrast to the more controlled environment of resorts like Varadero and Cayo Coco. Metered taxis and open “coco taxis” are fine for getting around and it is well worth taking one of the organised city tours. However, the main interest of holidays in Havana is simply mixing with the Cubans as they go about their daily lives.
Havana holidays – Music, cabaret, cinema, theatre and great museums
Holidays in Havana are ideal for those with even a passing interest in Cuban cultural life. Havana holidays are sure to include a visit to the Tropicana cabaret and a cocktail at the famous bars of La Bodeguita del Medio and El Floridita frequented by Hemingway. Most Havana hotels and many restaurants offer quality music and cabaret but it’s worth searching out the more authentic Havana nightclubs and discos. For an unforgettable Havana holiday experience look out for regular concerts by legendary bands like Los Van Van and Pupy y Los Que Son Son. Havana cultural life is far more than music alone. Holidays in Havana could include world-class ballet and classical music, theatre and important film festivals. Havana holidays should include a visit to some of the capital’s outstanding galleries and museums, particularly the National Museum of Fine Arts, and the Museo de la Revolucion, a fascinating insight into Cuba’s extraordinary revolution. Holidays in Havana are not complete without a tour of one of the famous cigar factories where cigars are still rolled by hand. Look out for Cuban rum and browse the craft and souvenir market in the beautiful Plaza de la Catedral. Havana holidays could include excursions to Havana beaches, a sugar plantation and further afield to resorts like Jibacoa and Varadero, the beautiful island paradise of Cayo Coco or the Montemar Natural Park.
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