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Old Havana Travel Guide

If you’re looking to see where Ernest Hemmingway and the Ole’ Mob used to party it up before the Cuban Missile Crisis, Old Havana is the place to be. From the amazing nightlife in El Malecon to historical buildings, streets, restaurants and bars, there is no shortage of places to visit that are teeming with stories of days long past.

El Malecon

El Malecon

A walk down the vibrant esplanade of El Malecon at sundown guarantees a wonderful evening among laid-back locals. As seen ...
Things to Do in Old Havana

El Malecon Nightlife

After an immersive experience of the colorful Cuban culture and history, soak in the neighborhood nightlife ala Ernest Hemingway—by sampling ...
Things to Do in Old Havana

Things to Do in Old Havana

Old Havana has earned the reputation of being a party destination, but it uniquely offers travelers historic sites and architectural ...
Catedral de San Cristobal

Catedral de San Cristobal

Located in the Plaza de la Catedral in Old Havana, you’ll find the stunning San Cristobal Cathedral. Hopefully it will ...
Basilica Menor de San Francisco De Asis

Basilica Menor de San Francisco De Asis

Wow, this amazing old church of San Francisco de Asis dates all the way back to 1591. Follow our walk ...
Paladar Los Mercaderes

Paladar Los Mercaderes

Los Mercaderes restaurant is pricey and full of tourists, but for good reason, the food and wine are pretty good ...
Plaza Vieja

Plaza Vieja

You must visit the historic square in Old Havana called Plaza Vieja. This old square is surrounded by beautifully renovated ...
La Terraza

La Terraza

La Terraza Restaurant in Old Havana serves big meaty grilled BBQ meals from $10 CUC per main. Dinner for 2 ...
Mango Gelateria

Mango Gelateria

You have to try the Mojito gelato ice cream at Mango Gelateria, it's super delicious. Made on location at their ...
La Vitrola

La Vitrola

La Vitrola Restaurant make their own special drinks, try a Mojito Vitrola, a mix of frozen Mojito and a beer! ...
La Pina de Plata

La Pina de Plata

La Pina de Plata restaurant is on the opposite corner to El Floridita at the beginning of Old Havana and ...
La Imprenta

La Imprenta

We tried a kebab at La Imprenta Restaurant and some friends had a delicious lobster! Located just off Plaza Vieja, ...
Calle Obispo

Calle Obispo

Closed to Traffic We've walked Obispo Street (Calle Obispo) many times during the day and especially at night. At night ...
Ivan Chef Justo

Ivan Chef Justo

Not the cheapest restaurant in Havana but Chef Ivan Justo only cooks what's in season at this restaurant. Tucked away ...
El Rum Rum

El Rum Rum

As El Rum Rum is so highly recommended on TripAdvisor plus other blogs we had to go try it for ...
El Chanchullero

El Chanchullero

Man the Mojito's at El Chanchullero are packed with punch, big and only $2.25 CUC! El Chanchullero is funky, new ...
Cha Cha Cha

Cha Cha Cha

We had slow cooked Pork and Chicken with Lemon & Raisins at Cha Cha Cha Restaurant, both dishes were awesome ...
Castillo de La Real Fuerza

Castillo de La Real Fuerza

This impressive castle come fort in downtown Old Havana is also a very good maritime museum. For $3 CUC you ...
Horse and Buggy Tour

Horse and Buggy Tour

This is the best way to see Havana, take a private tour and see Old Havana first hand with a ...
5 Esquinas Trattoria

5 Esquinas Trattoria

The best pizza's in Havana we reckon at 5 Esquinas Trattoria Restaurant in Old Havana. Real pizza bases are used ...