Havana Travel Guide: Cuba Libre! Let the Cultural History of Havana Guide You Through the Authentic Soul of the City

By Carlos Fernando Alvarez

Experience the authentic Cuba!

Go to the essence of the place: The sights, smells, tastes and sounds that make Havana unique.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Carlos Fernando Alvarez
• Release date: May 2, 2024
• ISBN: 9798869355188

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HAVANA TRAVEL GUIDE

Cuba Libre!

Let the Cultural History of Havana Guide You Through the Authentic Soul of the City

Carlos Fernando Alvarez

Table of Contents

HAVANA TRAVEL GUIDE

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Places to See and Things to Do

Chapter 2 – Where to Stay

Chapter 3 – Havana Restaurants and Paladares

Chapter 4 – Museums in Havana

Chapter 5 – The Malecón

Conclusion

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Introduction

You have to admit that Havana is no ordinary place on earth. It is unique in its own right even when compared to the other Caribbean islands. A lot of things have shaped the place, well, not only this city but also the entire country of Cuba as well. A lot of political movements, artistic influxes, migration, and a unique blend of colonization have chipped in to shape Havana to what it is today.

For a lot of people the city becomes a historic travel back in time. Add to that the natural landscapes and the vibrant culture makes the city a good place to find some quiet time and forget the world.

So, why visit Havana?

It is a good introduction to Cuba. You have the romantic glamor of Spanish colonial influence – the linguistic and the cultural influence is very pronounced here. It’s not just Spanish influence here though. There is a good deal of American and socialist dogma which make the place a potpourri of attitudes and complex worldviews, which makes the people peculiar and interesting.

However, again, it’s not just the people though. Art lovers and those who dig baroque and classical architecture will love what they will see here. Are you a nature lover? The city caters to your tastes too. The surrounding landscape and places of interest off the beaten path keep you in touch with Mother Nature. Caves, the nearby mountains, and of course the beaches with their powdery white sands – those are the things that attract people who want to escape the mundane concrete jungles of the world.

It’s a drop off point.

A lot of tourists have been enjoying the wonders of Cuba for decades (apologies to our American friends – yes, you may have missed out on all the fun due to your country’s travel ban). Well, Havana is where you land in Cuba and you