Havana, Cuba
15 Best Things to Do in Havana
Malecón, Havana tops the list, and the rest of Havana follows, ranked by real visits.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 15 tracked Havana places. Refreshed monthly.
Malecón, Havana
Park & natureThe Malecón is Havana's famous seaside boulevard, stretching 8 kilometers along the coast from Old Havana to the Vedado district.
Read our full guide →Plaza de la Catedral
Religious sitePlaza de la Catedral is one of Havana's most picturesque squares, dominated by the stunning Havana Cathedral, a prime example of Cuban Baroque architecture.
Read our full guide →Plaza de la Revolución
LandmarkPlaza de la Revolución is one of the world's largest public squares, serving as the symbolic heart of Havana.
Read our full guide →Castillo de los Tres Reyes Del Morro
LandmarkCastillo de los Tres Reyes Del Morro, commonly called El Morro, is a iconic 16th-century fortress built by the Spanish to defend Havana from pirates and invaders.
Read our full guide →Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana
MuseumThe Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana is housed in two buildings: the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Cuban art) and the Palacio del Centro Asturiano (international art).
Read our full guide →Colon Cemetery, Havana
Religious siteColon Cemetery, named for Christopher Columbus, is one of the world's great cemeteries, covering 57 hectares with over 800,000 graves.
Read our full guide →José Martí Memorial
LandmarkThe José Martí Memorial dominates Plaza de la Revolución with its 109-meter marble obelisk, the tallest structure in Havana.
Read our full guide →La Cabaña
LandmarkLa Cabaña, officially the Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña, is a sprawling fortress built by the Spanish in the 1770s.
Read our full guide →Hotel Nacional de Cuba
LandmarkThe Hotel Nacional de Cuba, opened in 1930, is a landmark of Havana's golden age. Its eclectic architecture blends Art Deco, Neoclassical, and Spanish colonial styles.
Read our full guide →Christ of Havana
LandmarkThe Christ of Havana is a towering 20-meter white marble statue that stands on a hill in Casablanca, across the bay from Old Havana.
Read our full guide →Old Havana
NeighborhoodOld Havana, the historic heart of Cuba's capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage site where cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings transport visitors back in time.
Read our full guide →Museum of the Revolution (Cuba)
MuseumHoused in the opulent former Presidential Palace, the Museum of the Revolution traces Cuba's history from pre-Columbian times through the 1959 revolution and beyond.
Read our full guide →National Capitol of Cuba
LandmarkThe National Capitol of Cuba, or El Capitolio, dominates Havana's skyline with its massive dome and neoclassical design, inspired by the U.S.
Read our full guide →Plaza Vieja, Havana
NeighborhoodPlaza Vieja is a vibrant square in the heart of Old Havana, known for its beautifully restored colonial architecture in a rainbow of colors.
Read our full guide →Parque Central, Havana
NeighborhoodParque Central is a bustling square in the heart of Havana, serving as a focal point for both locals and tourists.
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Beyond the big names, the categories below cover everything else we track here.
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3 hidden gems in Havana
Like Christ of Havana and Hotel Nacional de Cuba, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
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