Havana has no shortage of important sites and monuments. Spend a day admiring the beautiful architecture of the Capitolio Nacional with its amazingly similar structure to the U.S. Capitol. In Habana Vieja (old Havana), visitors can view the city from the bell tower at the Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis. And don't miss the Gothic architecture of the church-Iglesia del Angel Custodio.
For the cigar aficionado or anyone interested in learning more about one of Havana's most important industries, visit a cigar factory and take a tour. On a tour, you'll have the opportunity to sample various cigars, learn the history of cigar making, learn how cigars are rolled and witness the artistic hand-crafting of these world-famous cigars. The most popular tours are at the Real Fabrica de Tabacos Partagas and at the Real Fabrica de Tabacos La Corona.
The colorful city of Havana offers many interesting art museums and historical museums. With so many to chose from, you could spend days exploring the city's various museums, from coin museums to decorative furniture museums.To see Cuban paintings or art collections from around the world, visit the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. For an eccentric experience, visit the National Museum of Music for instruments and ancient musical devices from around the world. The historical museums include the Casa de Africa and the Casa de Mexico.
It's true--the beaches of Havana, Cuba are some of the most exotic, tropical and beautiful in the world. Relax in the sun, swim in the water, mingle with the locals or other visitors and frolic on the sand. The most popular beaches are the Playas del Este, which consist of Bacuranao, Playa Guanabo and the touristy Santa Maria, and Mar Azul, where you'll find the most locals. Grab a rum drink, famous Cuban coffee or traditional Cuban meal at one of the many bars, cafes and restaurants that line the beaches.
Havana is packed with nightlife entertainment. From alluring salsa dancing and live music venues to nightclubs and the infamous cabaret shows, going out at night in the spicy city of Havana is not to be missed. The top three places for nightlife entertainment are Casa de la Musica in Havana Centro, Casa de la Musica in Miramar, and Café Cantante in Mi Habana.
