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8 Days in Havana: A Journey through History and Culture

Lilián Soad Jais

Lilián Soad Jais

10 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Havana, Cuba. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this captivating city. From exploring ancient marvels to indulging in authentic cuisine, this itinerary has it all. Get ready for 8 days of excitement and discovery!

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Day 1Unveiling the Secrets of Havana's Past
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$59

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$ 1

Antiguo Almacén de la Madera y El Tabaco
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
26 - 32 min

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Finca Vigía
This restored house-turned-museum of celebrated author Ernest Hemingway offers guided tours.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
23 - 28 min

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Almacenes San José Artisans' Market
Vendors in a vast harborfront warehouse sell ceramics, leather goods, humidors & guayabera shirts.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Plaza de San Francisco de Asís
This open cobblestone plaza facing the harbor is home to the Fuente de los Leones fountain.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Café del Oriente
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
1 - 2 min

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Jardin del Oriente
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 2Sipping Rum and Soaking in History
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$53

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$ 1

Dos Hermanos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Museo del Ron Havana Club
Exhibits featuring the history of rum-making housed in a museum with a tasting room & liquor shop.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
7 - 10 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 - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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National Capitol of Cuba
Built in 1929, this elegant municipal building features a sizable, domed cupola & a central portico.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Los Nardos
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
5 - 8 min

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Sia Kara Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 3Hemingway's Haunts and Colonial Charms
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$72

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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$14
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 - 9:45 AM
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Free
The Hemingway Home and Museum
Visitors come to see Hemingway's studio, garden & 6-toed felines that may be descendants of his cat.
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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$30
Plaza de la Catedral
Old Havana plaza containing a baroque 1770s cathedral, the Colonial Art Museum & cafe tables.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Habaguanex
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$12
1 - 2 min

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El Patio
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 4Cocktails, Art, and Cuban Flavors
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$54

Restaurante Floridita
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
1 - 2 min

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Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Cavernous, multilevel cultural museum with a vast collection of works by Cuban & other artists.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$15
8 - 11 min

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La Bodeguita Del Medio
Storied watering hole with writing on the walls, framed photographs of celebrities & mojitos.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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$5
1 - 2 min

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La Taverna
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
2 - 3 min

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Paladar Doña Eutimia
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 5Sweet Treats and Architectural Wonders
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$81

Pasteleria Francesa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
11 - 16 min

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La Catedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada de La Habana
Imposing Catholic cathedral featuring a baroque, ornamental facade & 2 bell towers.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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$8
152 - 227 min

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Christ of Havana
Massive marble statue of Jesus, completed in 1958, with city & water views from its hilltop plaza.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$28
16 - 24 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 6Artistic Enclaves and Revolutionary Icons
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$60

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$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
9 - 11 min

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Fusterlandia
Extensive public-art installations by local artist José Fuster, with colorful, whimsical mosaics.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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José Martí Memorial
Marble star-shaped tower & statue honoring writer José Martí, advocate for independence from Spain.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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El Zapatazo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 7Coastal Delights and Cultural Hotspots
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$61

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$ 1

Rio Mar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
12 - 17 min

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Cuban Art Factory
Contemporary cultural center with unique offerings, such as films, concerts & art exhibitions.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
16 - 20 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 8Exploring Havana's Hidden Gems
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$74

Belview ArtCafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
12 - 17 min

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Necrópolis Cristóbal Colón
Vast cemetery with around 1 million graves & ornately designed mausoleums & memorials.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
8 - 12 min

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El Cimarrón - Restaurante Familiar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
7 - 10 min

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Cafe Montero
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24

Budget breakdown: $514 In total

Activities & Food:$512
Transport:$2