Things to See in Havana, Cuba

National Botanical Gardens

• The National Botanical Gardens showcases plants from around the Caribbean, highlighting Cuba. Not to miss is the Japanese Garden with fountains and waterfalls. The Gardens have a cafeteria, a great opportunity to experience a traditional Cuban lunch, and lodging.

  Jardin Botanico Nacional/National Botanical Gardens
  Avenida 5ta y 68, Miramar
  La Habana, 11300 Cuba
  011-53-7-544108
  uh.cu/centros/jbn/

Tarara Marina

• Tarara Marina offers Cuban tourists some of the most likely opportunities to discover and explore the immense aquatic ecosystems located in the resort community of Tarara, located on an inlet east of La Habana.
  Visitors to Tarara Marina can swim, sail, snorkel and dive around Cuban coral reefs.

  Tarara Marina
  Via Blanca Km 19
  Habana del Este
  La Habana, 11700, Cuba
  011-53-7-971462
  cubanasol.com/marina/index.htm

National Zoo of Cuba

• In the nearby countryside to Havana, the National Zoo has a collection of exotic animals from around the world. Guests can tour the Zoo on board a small train or via horse-drawn carriages. Also on Zoo grounds is a display of approximately 30 classic vehicles There is a small admission.

  National Zoo of Cuba
  Carretera de Capdevila, Km 31/2, Boyeros
  La Habana, 10800, Cuba
  011-53-7-447613
  webhavana.com/es/zoologico_nacional_de_cuba.html

ExpoCuba

• ExpoCuba is Cuba's largest exhibition center with events throughout the year. ExpoCuba has 25 pavilions, with high season being October and November during the "Havana International Fair." Restaurants and bars are on property.

  ExpoCuba
  Carretera del Rocio, Km 3 ½
  Calabazar, Arroyo Naranjo
  La Habana, 19230, Cuba
  011-53-7-446251
  library.thinkquest.org/18355/expocuba.html

Finca La Vigia (Hemingway's House)

• Guests can tour Ernest Hemingway's "La Vigia Estate," a beautifully restored home now maintained as a museum. Following a visit to Hemingway's estate, guests visit the village that inspired Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea" novel. The tour concludes in the Marina Hemingway, a modern resort with hotels and water sport activities.

  Finca La Vigia (Hemingway's House)
  Sta Avenida y 68, Miramar
  La Habana, 11300, Cuba
  011-53-7-332047
  hemingwaysociety.org/justice/Default.htm