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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Havana [2025]
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Old Havana
4.3
/5
89 reviews
7.2
Based on 20,780 reviews
4.1 km from downtown
Address: Havana, Cuba
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Friendly locals invite for photos
Stroll Havana Bay's old charm
30% positive reviews
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Amazing old town. very clean streets, nice architecture, music in the air. People are nice and friendly, but you still see poverty. the Cubans live with just essentials, and it's basically impossible to buy any essential products in the maket/stores. alcohol, fruit, some vegetables, and that's all.
I highly recommend Old Town in Cuba. This historic place retains many beautiful colonial buildings and street art, making it feel like you've stepped back in time. The local people are very friendly and welcoming, and the restaurants and bars offer local cuisine and specialty drinks. This is a very charming and romantic place worth visiting.
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Malecón of Havana
4.3
/5
48 reviews
6.2
Based on 12,093 reviews
3.2 km from downtown
Phone +53-52823586
Address: 4JRG+MM8, Ave Carlos Manuel Céspedes (Avenue del Puerto), La Habana, Cuba
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Experience Havana Carnival July 26
Lively hub for Havana's music
28% positive reviews
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Malecon is a really pretty place at sunset!
It's pretty when the sun rises, but it's even prettier when the sun sets.
It's nice to just watch the sunset.
The artificial beauty of Havana's seaside boulevard. Cuba means Cuba. The triangle and five-pointed star are part of the Cuban flag, which originated from the symbol of the secret revolutionary organization in Cuba. The three blue stripes indicate that the country will be divided into three states, east, west and center. The white stripes indicate the pure purpose in the war of independence. The left one is the Cuban flag, and the right one is the Cuban national emblem.
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National Capitol of Cuba
4.2
/5
83 reviews
5.6
Based on 2,939 reviews
3.6 km from downtown
Phone +53 7 8603411
Address: 66 Cienfuegos, La Habana 10200, Cuba
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Havana
Highlights:
Unique design like US Capitol
8 paintings depict US history
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The Cuban Capitol is one of the six most famous congress palaces in the world, and it is very similar to the U.S. Capitol. In 1926, this Capitol was built by American engineers and was basically modeled after the U.S. Capitol. It cost $17 million and took 5,000 workers three years and three months to build. In 1929, the incomparable Capitol was built. In 1931, this neoclassical Capitol became the office building of the Cuban House of Representatives and Senate.
The shape of the Capitol is just like the one in Washington, D.C. It is the most beautiful building in Hamana, no doubt about it. There are long steps, I wonder if I can go in and visit. Next to it is the opera house, the scenery is particularly good.
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Plaza de la Revolucion
4.0
/5
100 reviews
5.4
11.1 km from downtown
Address: Havana, Cuba
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Che Guevara mural & slogans
Che Guevara portrait & slogans
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Compared to other places, this place is more like an important landmark. It appears in too many TV pictures, so when you are there, you will feel too much emotion and sense of realization.
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In Cancun, Mexico, you can get a Cuban tourist visa for $25 at the airport with a US visa! The Havana airport is very small and there are no buses to the city! Most taxis are Chinese Geely cars! The entire old town is basically a two- or three-story street-facing building from the Spanish period. It is much more expensive than Europe!
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5
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Plaza de Armas
4.2
/5
64 reviews
5.3
Based on 2,917 reviews
4.7 km from downtown
Phone +53-5-4879091
Address: O'Reilly, & Cuba Tacón, La Habana, Cuba
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Local antique & vintage market
Vintage stalls & unique finds
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The Plaza de Armas is in the old city. There are several squares in it, and they are not very far away if you walk. The May 7th Square is relatively large, and it is like a street garden with many flowers and plants, and there are benches to sit down and rest.
The Plaza de Armas is one of the four major squares. It is quite large and is the only one with green areas. There is also a statue of an unknown person. There are many artists performing here. There are also some benches under the shade of trees where you can sit and rest.
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6
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Plaza de la Catedral
4.2
/5
66 reviews
5.3
4.6 km from downtown
Phone +53-7-8617771
Address: 4JRX+89R, La Habana, Cuba
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Baroque asymmetrical twin-tower design
Baroque towers & musical stones
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The cathedral, whose full name is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Tovar, began construction in Havana in 1748 and was completed in 1777. This building is an ultimate example of Baroque architectural aesthetics, with clear asymmetry and bizarre building materials, such as coral taken from the nearby ocean, making it one of the most unique churches in the world and one of the most iconic landmarks in the West Indies.
The Havana Cathedral is not very large. There is an open space at the gate called the church square. There are not many people in the church. Basically, they take a photo and leave. There are beggars at the door of the church, so please pay attention to the safety of your bags.
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José Martí Memorial
4.2
/5
18 reviews
4.5
688m from downtown
Phone +53-7-8820906
Address: 4JF7+38X, Calle Paseo y Ave. Independencia. Plaza de la Revolución. La Habana, Av. Paseo, La Habana, Cuba
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-1.5 hours
Highlights:
17-foot José Martí statue stands
Jose Marti statue in Cuba
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The marble statue of José Martín is located in the Central Garden and is one of the most important statues in Havana. José Martín is a pioneer of the entire Latin American revolution and has an important position in Latin American countries. The entire statue is pure white and looks very sacred and solemn. It also symbolizes the independent and brave character of the Cuban people and is a symbol of the spirit of the Cuban people.
Jose Martin is a famous revolutionary pioneer in Cuba, and his marble statue is located in the famous Plaza Mayor in Cuba. The entire marble statue is not tall, but it is pure white and looks very sacred. He has a lofty status in the hearts of the Cuban people and is a national hero in the hearts of the Cuban people.
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Havana Castle Of The Royal Force
4.2
/5
51 reviews
4.4
Based on 749 reviews
4.8 km from downtown
Phone +53-7-8616130
Address: 4MR2+C4R, O'Reilly, La Habana, Cuba
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
360° sunset view from castle
Witness military history & defense
26% positive reviews
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Built between 1558 and 1576, the Royal Army Castle is the oldest fortress in Havana. For almost two centuries, it served as the Spanish headquarters of the Governor's Palace until the Governor's Palace was built. Located between the Plaza de Armas and the Port Street, it is now home to the National Museum's exhibition halls.
The castle is located in the old city of Havana, across the street from the sea. You don't have to pay for the entrance fee to see the outside, but it costs three dollars to go inside the castle. There are also many cannons outside the castle.
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National Museum of Fine Arts, Cuba
4.0
/5
10 reviews
4.4
Based on 2,445 reviews
4.1 km from downtown
Phone +53 7 8632657
Address: Caribbean, Havana, Calle Trocadero e / Zulueta y Monserrate,
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Great place to immerse in art
Stunning milky-white grand architecture
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Tickets are 5CuC. It seems to have three or four floors. It is quite spacious inside, with murals as the main feature. The air conditioning is also very strong and quite comfortable. There is also a toilet and a coffee shop on the first floor.
The magnificent row of buildings on the roadside is the National Gallery, but after reading the introduction, I felt that there were no works worth seeing inside, and it was closed when I went there, so you didn't go in.
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