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5 Days in Havana: A Journey of Culture and Beauty

Jennifer Sanchez Leal

Jennifer Sanchez Leal

9 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Havana, Cuba. Explore historic landmarks, relax on stunning beaches, and immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture.

Trip to Havana

Day 1
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$11

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$ 1

El Templete
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
27 - 33 min

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Beach Santa Maria del Mar
Vibrant beach offering shallow water for swimming, rental chairs & umbrellas & a food/cocktail menu.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Plaza de la Catedral
Old Havana plaza containing a baroque 1770s cathedral, the Colonial Art Museum & cafe tables.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
Day 2
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$29

The Miners
The Miners Železná lies right in the heart of Prague, next to Staroměstské náměstí. Unlike the rest of our coffee shops, it wasn’t built as a big, open office space, but rather as a cozy hideout in the city's busy center.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
3 - 4 min

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Old Town Square
Oldest square in the historic center with 10th-century origins, site of many Gothic buildings.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
Castillo De Los Tres Reyes Del Morro
Iconic symbol of Havana's seagoing past, this fort dates back to the late 16th century.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
Day 3
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$32

La Davina Pastora
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
8 - 12 min

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Fort of San Carlos of the Cabin
18th-century fortress complex featuring museums, cultural events & a nightly canon-firing ceremony.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
165 - 248 min

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Castillo de San Salvador de la Punta
Stone fortress constructed in the 1590s to protect the harbor, now restored & open to visitors.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
12 - 18 min

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Central Park
City-center park with palm trees, fountains, paths & benches surrounding a statue of José Martí.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$15

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$ 1

NaO Bar Paladar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
152 - 228 min

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Christ of Havana
Massive marble statue of Jesus, completed in 1958, with city & water views from its hilltop plaza.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
151 - 226 min

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Plaza de Armas
The city's oldest plaza is surrounded by restaurants & host to numerous secondhand book stands.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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$3
27 - 33 min

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Fusterlandia
Extensive public-art installations by local artist José Fuster, with colorful, whimsical mosaics.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$45

El Rum Rum de la Habana
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
2 - 3 min

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La Bodeguita Del Medio
Storied watering hole with writing on the walls, framed photographs of celebrities & mojitos.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
11 - 16 min

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Grand Theater of Havana
Palatial theater built in 1838 whose grand main hall is now home to the Cuban National Ballet.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
4 - 6 min

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National Capitol of Cuba
Built in 1929, this elegant municipal building features a sizable, domed cupola & a central portico.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $131 In total

Activities & Food:$130
Transport:$1