Encounter many of the highlights of the city along the wings of this lively esplanade running through the heart of Old Havana.

Visit one of four historic forts defending Port Havana. This one has stood in place for more than 400 years.

A gleaming white statue of Jesus Christ overlooks Havana’s waterfront. View it from the Old Town or visit the site to gaze back across the water to the city.

Stand on the steps of one of the oldest universities in the Americas, where former president and leader of the Communist revolution, Fidel Castro, once studied.

Honoring one of Cuba’s heroes of literature and politics, this monument towers over the Plaza de la Revolucion in the heart of Havana.

Ride the elevator to the top of the central monument for an excellent view of this historic plaza linked to Fidel Castro.

This sprawling cemetery is the final resting place of city residents and notable people from Cuban history, including the independence leader General Máximo Gómez.

Although Beatles music was once banned in Cuba, one famed Beatle now sits eternally as a bronze statue on a bench in this park in Havana.

Spend a leisurely afternoon wandering around Havana’s premier marina, where small sailboats line the waterways, relaxed restaurants await and watersports abound.

Get a glimpse into Hemingway’s everyday life at his Cuban home, which remains almost exactly as it was when he lived there in the 1940s.

Framed by architecturally impressive buildings, such as the beautiful 18th-century Havana Cathedral, this is one of Havana’s most atmospheric squares.

Decorated with exquisite frescoes, this 18th-century religious monument is one of several Baroque masterpieces that frame the resplendent Cathedral Square.

Sit beneath the shade of a palm tree, browse the stands of a book fair and visit museums set in grand palaces at Havana’s oldest square.

Cross the drawbridge of this fortress complex to see its cannons and mortars and inspect the fascinating items on display in the Navigation Museum.

Relax in the cafés and browse the art galleries, which fill the grandiose mansions that frame this lively square in Old Havana.

Walk in the shoes of presidents, admire a monumental façade and marvel at opulent interior decorations at one of Havana’s most emblematic buildings.

Relive Cuban history from the 1400s to the present day via exhibits set in the exquisite rooms of Havana’s former presidential palace.

Marvel at the many arches of the majestic façade and enter this regal palace to visit its museum and learn about the city.

Not far from downtown Havana is a large open space filled with animals you would normally expect to see roaming in Africa rather than Cuba.

Walk in the footsteps of luminaries, watch Cuban cabaret shows and enjoy a night of luxury at this historic art deco-style hotel. 

Visit one of the most famous statues in Havana, a tribute to a national hero inside a popular open-air meeting place.

Explore the lower floors of this former rum HQ that was confiscated by the government following the revolution of the 1960s.

Enjoy the elegant colonial buildings, impressive art installations and great people-watching opportunities that make this Old Havana plaza so special. 

Catch superb ballet and opera performances and take a guided tour at one of the oldest-running theaters in Latin America.