A day In Havana
If you are going on holidays to Cuba you need to visit its Capital Havana and what better way to know this vibrant city other than walking along its most interesting and popular streets and alleys and hanging out in the most popular squares. In this article I am going to introduce you to the best of Havana?s promenades.
El Malecon: This has to be the number one in our list of best public walks. Protecting the city from the Atlantic Ocean this see front avenue stretches for 7 kilometers from The Old Town top the most modern part of Havana known as Vedado. The breezes coming from the see allows you to enjoy a display of architecture and nature even in the hottest time of the year.
Paseo del Prado:Also known as "Paseo Jose Marti" became from the beginning of the 20th Century the most expensive place to live in Havana. Along this beautiful promenade one can admire the astonishing architecture of what in their own time were the best properties of Havana.
Avenida de Los Presidentes: Also known as "Calle G" since the nomenclature given to the streets in Vedado district. Along this avenue one can admire the most opulent residence of Havana. Most of these properties are now government institutions since they were left vacant by their owner in the first few years after the triumph of the Cuban Revolution in 1959.
Calle San Rafael: It was once the busiest high street of Havana full of retail shops and cafes. Today it is still one of the must see places in Havana. It is Located in Central Havana and it connects Paseo del Prado with Galeano Street. These two streets are also very popular.
Calle Galiano: This one is particularly popular among locals because of its many retail shops. The China Town and Casa de La Musica Salsa Palace are also located in Galeano Street.
It takes few days to get to see everything that is worth seeing in Havana. Whether you organize a walking tour from your hotel or you prefer to walk at your own pace in Havana you will be amazed by this vibrant city and your holidays will become and unforgettable experience.
El Malecon: This has to be the number one in our list of best public walks. Protecting the city from the Atlantic Ocean this see front avenue stretches for 7 kilometers from The Old Town top the most modern part of Havana known as Vedado. The breezes coming from the see allows you to enjoy a display of architecture and nature even in the hottest time of the year.
Paseo del Prado:Also known as "Paseo Jose Marti" became from the beginning of the 20th Century the most expensive place to live in Havana. Along this beautiful promenade one can admire the astonishing architecture of what in their own time were the best properties of Havana.
Avenida de Los Presidentes: Also known as "Calle G" since the nomenclature given to the streets in Vedado district. Along this avenue one can admire the most opulent residence of Havana. Most of these properties are now government institutions since they were left vacant by their owner in the first few years after the triumph of the Cuban Revolution in 1959.
Calle San Rafael: It was once the busiest high street of Havana full of retail shops and cafes. Today it is still one of the must see places in Havana. It is Located in Central Havana and it connects Paseo del Prado with Galeano Street. These two streets are also very popular.
Calle Galiano: This one is particularly popular among locals because of its many retail shops. The China Town and Casa de La Musica Salsa Palace are also located in Galeano Street.
It takes few days to get to see everything that is worth seeing in Havana. Whether you organize a walking tour from your hotel or you prefer to walk at your own pace in Havana you will be amazed by this vibrant city and your holidays will become and unforgettable experience.
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