Meliá Habana

Located between Old Havana and Vedado, this project pays homage to the African heritage of Cuban culture. Folk music and dance groups delight visitors with typical Afro Cuban dances and songs in a colourful setting full of sound.

The outcome of a community project, the Callejón de los Peluqueros, or Hairdressers’ Alley, is an original bazar of local businesses, restaurants and bars with a unique atmosphere. On the edge of Old Havana, it’s a perfect place to discover the peace and quiet of the famous Ángel quarter.

One of the marvels of 20th-century Cuban architecture, the National Capitol building stands out for its steps, its luxurious rooms and valuable art collection.

This beautiful palace in Vedado is the backdrop to a charming love story. Concerts and performances by prominent Cuban artists are held in its peaceful courtyard.

The city’s first fortifications are still preserved today in perfect condition. Particularly of interest is its peculiar moat, the collection of historically valuable objects and a striking view of the entrance to Havana Bay.

This amazing castle, whose lighthouse is one of Havana’s symbolic images, rises up on the eastern side of the bay. Initially designed to protect the port entrance, today it guides vessels and houses a valuable collection of military items dating from colonial times.

La Punta Castle, overlooking the bay entrance in the west, was one of the city’s bastions in the colonial period. Visitors are impressed by its sombre appearance and imposing cannons.

This is the largest cemetery in the Caribbean area. Its sculptures and environmental design have turned it into a highly-prized reference of Cuban heritage. Some of the country’s famous historical and cultural figures are buried here.

This French heritage city, called the Pearl of Southern Cuba, is famed for its beautiful architecture and how it blends in with the natural surroundings of the bay it hugs and the nearby Sierra del Escambray mountains.

This classic fishing village to the east of Havana is an exceptional destination with excellent restaurants.

This building is one of the most essential symbols of the Art Deco architectural movement in Cuba. Its exclusive and exquisite design make it a real work of art whose highlights are its glass and iron work.

This iconic sculpture guards the entrance to Havana Bay in the Casablanca district. Here you are afforded a sublime view of the city and its bay.

The long wall running along the coast for almost seven kilometres is certainly one of the most representative areas in Havana. This waterfront promenade affords impressive views of the city and the sea from the bay entrance to the River Almendares. Both during the day and at night, it’s a place where people get together and also a traditional part of the carnival route.

Havana Central Station is a real icon of the city’s architecture. Standing on the edge of the colonial city, this is an ideal place to discover the areas surrounding the port districts.

This cultural project has become one of the most important spaces on Havana’s cultural scene in recent years. Galleries, stages for concerts and theatrical productions, fashion shows, screening of films and documentaries are just some of the options you can find in an old oil factory repurposed by Cuban artists.

One of the standout experiences you can have in Havana is learning how authentic Cuban cigars are made. The island’s best tobacco is taken to these world-famous factories and turned into the different shapes and aromas of the cigar brands Cohíba, Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta, to name a few.

The place where Ernest Hemingway was laid to rest in Cuba has a great collection of the US writer’s objects.

This charming bar in Old Havana was immortalised by the US writer Ernest Hemingway, who used to go there to drink one of the most exquisite and refreshing cocktails they prepare: Daiquiri. Since then Floridita has become known as the home of the Daiquiri.

The largest fortification in Havana has a rich history and today it’s the home of major events such as the International Book Fair and the Havana Biennial of Plastic Art. The famous cannon fire at nine at night takes place on its walls.

This community project led by the Cuban artist José Fúster has transformed the life and ambience of Jaimanitas, a coastal district in the outskirts of Havana. Houses and public spaces full of colour deliver an unusual experience in this city.

The city’s former Catalan Centre is one of the best examples of Havana architecture. This is the official home of the National Ballet of Cuba, which gives performances throughout the year.

Havana’s ice cream parlour is one of the capital’s must-visit places. Here locals and residents come together in a setting that is another reference of modern Cuban culture on one of the city’s busiest streets.

Havana Cathedral is one of the most important examples of colonial architecture in the Caribbean and Latin America. Its unique style blending together European heritage and Creole influences has turned it into a highly prized building that has been visited by dignitaries of the Catholic Church.

The city’s earliest part is a special place where the colonial architecture and layout are preserved. Nestled next to a beautiful bay, it’s known for its welcoming squares, promenades along the sea, restaurants serving typical Creole dishes, busy bars and cafés playing traditional Cuban music as well as museums, art galleries and shops selling local craftwork.