Havana (La Habana) is the capitol city of Cuba. With a population of over 2 million it is the largest city in the Caribbean.

The city was founded in 1519. With It’s important location in the Caribbean and natural harbour, Havana became the meeting place for the Spanish fleets transporting all the wealth extracted from their domains in the New World. It also became the centre of trade and communications between the region and the Old Continent.

Havana has it all. The city never sleeps and you never run out of things to do or see. Havana has lots of nightlife with many discotheques, bares, cabaret, restaurants. For the sightseeing, there is many historical places to see, the beautiful old Spanish buildings, the malecón, Havana's different districts, the museums, houses of Asia, Africa, Puerto Rico, Arabs (with the only hall for Muslim prayers in Cuba).

The atmosphere in Havana is very warm and very busy, just walking in Havana is an exciting experience. Unlike many other cities in Cuba, Havana is very modern, though still having all the charm of the Cuban people.

Malecón. The great seawall, the Malecón is an outstanding place to visit for its views and culture. This is the meeting place for all the people of the city when the night falls. There is seven fortresses and towers with a great wall to connect them all, and it shows the wealth, that this city ones have had.

La Habana Vieja (Old Havana) The area around the port is today known as La Habana Vieja. This very popular tourist destination is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and you will best enjoy the area on foot. There is many people working on getting Havana preserved and rest orated, specially the old part of Havana (La Habana Vieja), which is the heart and soul of Havana, It was declared a Heritage of Mankind Site in 1982 by UNESCO. trying to preserve the beauty of its architecture and promote the historical importance of its role within the region.

Places to visit in Habana Vieja: Plaza de Armas, It is the first public square built in the city.

Plaza de la Cathedral, which is one of the most beautiful squares in the Caribbean, with the finest baroque architecture in the country.

El Templete, small temple where the first Mass was said in 1519.

Castillo de la Real Fuerza, which is one of the oldest forts in the Americas, it has now modern art exhibitions and there is a good view over the harbour.

Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, former the government building and the governors residence, and now the Museo de la Ciudad de la Habana.

Museo de Arte Colonial, a palace constructed in 1720, with a large collection of the 17th and 18th century furniture.

Calle Obispo one of Old Havana's most important streets to see.

Centro Habana (Central Havana) Centro Habana is beside Habana Vieja, the most populated and overcrowded part of the city. It is a residential and commercial area, with the main shopping street of the city.

Places to visit in Central Havana: The Partagas tobacco factory, just behind the Capitolio, it is the biggest export factory in the country, making more then 5 million cigars every year.

Capitolio with a lot of history inside and the other buildings in Central Havana, which have the mix of different building architecture.

Vedado The area of Vedado mainly holds offices and hotels, the business center is on La Rampa.

Places to visit in Vedado: Museo Napoleonico, with a remarkable collection of Napoleonic memorabilia.

Cementerio de Cristobal Colon, and historical cemetery.

Miramar The area of Miramar holds some of the most expensive hotels and restaurants in Havana and almost all the foreign embassies are located here. The area is also known for it's big mansions and houses where the upper-class live.

Places to visit in Miramar: Museo del Ministerio del Interior, where you can see the history of the cold war.