Excursion to Havana
Havana is the most popular excursion to « La Isla Grande ». This tour of the capital of Cuba, also known as the jewel of the new-world, is VERY interesting. We learned a lot about Cuban history while strolling around the different Havana’s districts. The Old Havana (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982) is particularly charming. A lot of efforts are made to preserve and restore its unique architectural patrimony.
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Transfer by plane (~ 45 min)
Visit by bus of the Vedado district, the Plaza de la Revolution and the Cristóbal de Colón cemetery.
Visit of Central-Havana: The Opera House, the Capitol, the Malecon, etc.
A stop at the fortress Castillo de Los Tres Reyes del Morro overlooking the bay and city of Havana (GREAT view!). A small handicraft market, rum & cigars store.
Lunch (Plaza de la Cathedral).
Visit of the fortress Castillo de la Real Fuerza. Nice view of the Malecon (boulevard alongside the sea).
Another walk in the Old Havana Streets: Parque Central, Hotel where Ernest Hemingway used to stay, the remarkable Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales, antique drug store, and one of Hemingway's favourite tavern where we could drink a good mojito.
Free time for a little shopping in a large outside market: Handicrafts, souvenirs, cigars, rum.
Visit by bus of the embassies district with a stop in a park with huge ficus trees.
Back to the airport going through the Vedado district with its large & luxurious hotels.
The program of the day may vary and requiert a minimum of persons.
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Castillo de los tres Reyes del Morro
The Prado
 Click HERE to access the site of our photo albums of Cayo Largo.
We visited Havana many times. The latest photos and videos were during our 2-weeks tour in April 2006.
Click HERE to see our photos.
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EXTRA: You can stay one night to enjoy « La Habana Nightlife ». Visit La Havana and the famous Tropicana nightclub. Includes: flights, dinner, hotel, visit and Tropicana entrance fee.
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