The most famous hotel in Cuba. Not 5 stars by usual standards, but still a grand monument brimming over with history. It stands as an oasis on the edge of the city in its own beautiful grounds. Watch out for scam artists outside though, we were almost caught by someone who had all the paperwork for our airline. The plan is that a young friendly Cuban begins chatting, getting information without you realising, then an hour or so later another Cuban uses the information to pose as your Agency rep! Good, but not good enough!! Beware those with excellent English!

As soon as we arrived, after 20 hours of travelling or so, we had a mojito (or four) and retired to bed. We spent most of the next day exploring the hotel and its grounds, and drinking lots of cocktails.

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Tropicana

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This is an obligatory stop-off for anyone who wants a true taste of Havana nightlife. The cabaret show offers an unr …

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Calle 72 entre 43 y 45
Havana, 13500
Cuba
+53 727 9147

Sat Apr 8 6:00pm - Sun Apr 9 12:00am

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This has to be one of the greastest things I have ever seen in my life. An absolutely spectacular show in an open air cabaret club that will have you mesmerised.

We began by driving from our hotel in a taxi passed crumbling buildings and revolutionary graffiti. Suddenly we found ourselves in a jungle of tropical trees, driving around a spiralling road. We could see spotlights dancing through the foliage. It reminded vaguely of an R&R scene in a Vietnam war film. The car emerges from the trees in front of the Tropicana in a blaze of neon.

I can't remember if everyone was dressed up or not, but we did and it certainly added to the atmosphere - like strutting into a Mafia club of the 1950s.

The show was amazing, and you are provided with a cigar, some wine, and a quarter bottle of rum to get you into the mood (included in the price).

It's not cheap compared to some other events in Havana, but if there's ever anywhere that lives up to the price tag its the Tropicana. Don't leave without seeing it!

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Malecón

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Malecón
Havana, 10100
Cuba
+53 7 24 0624(Tourist Information)

Sun Apr 9 6:00am - Sun Apr 9 12:00pm

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Cementerio de Cristóbal Colón

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The beauty and magnificence of this cemetery has made it famous throughout the Latin American continent. Established …

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Paseo de Marti (Prado)
Havana, 10100
Cuba
+53 7 204 0624 (Tourist information)

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Cristo de La Habana (El)

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Loma de Casablanca
Havana, 10100
Cuba
+53 7 204 0624 (Información Turisticos)

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Catedral de San Cristóbal de La Havana (Cathedral of Saint Christopher of Havana)

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A fine example of 18th-century Ecclesiastic architecture, the facade is full of columns, niches and other baroque em …

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Catedral de San Cristóbal de La Havana (Cathedral of Saint Christopher of Havana)

Empedrado 156
Havana, 10600
Cuba
+53 7 861 7771/+53 7 861 5213

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Parque Lenin

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The tour to this park takes the best part of a day. Most people come to walk around the green areas, with the added …

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Avenida 5ta y 68
Havana, 11300
Cuba
+53 733 2047

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Lanchitas de Regla y Casablanca (Las)

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These popular little boats, which run back and forth from Havana to Regla and Casablanca, have replaced the paddle s …

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Muelle de la calle Luz y Avenida del Puerto
Havana, 10100
Cuba
+1 53 724 2718 (Tourist information number)

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Museo Camilo Cienfuegos

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Camilo Cienfuegos was a famous revolutionary who fought alongside Fidel Castro and Ernesto “Che” Guevara. This museu …

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228 Pocito esquina Lawton
Havana, 10100
Cuba

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Excursión a Varadero

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This tour offers the chance to visit the beautiful Varadero coastline, famous for its long sandy beaches next to a t …

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Avenida 5ta y 68
Havana, 11300
Cuba
+53 7 33 2047

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Gimnasio Cohiba

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If you are looking for a gym where assistants are always on hand to help you out, and there is a wide variety …

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Hotel Meliá Cohiba, Paseo esquina 1ra
Havana, AR 10400
Cuba
+53 7 33 3636

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City of Havana Tour

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With its starting point at the main offices of the CubanacÃ¡n company in Miramar, this tour heads off in the directi …

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Avenida 5ta y 68
Havana, 11300
Cuba
+53 7 33 2047

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Castillo de San Salvador de la Punta

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This small fortress, found at the western entry point to the harbor, played a crucial role in the defense of Havana …

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Esquina de Prado y Malecón
Havana, 10100
Cuba

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Playas del Este

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Ave Las Terrazas e/11 y 12,
Havana, 10698
Cuba
+53 7 97 1261

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Palacio de los Capitanes Generales

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Bare stone, fitted together in blocks, forms walls and columns that enclose the arcades, preserving the palace's old …

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Calle Tacón, entre Obispo y O'Reilly
Havana, 10600
Cuba
+53 7 612876

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Estadio Latinoamericano

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Introduced on the island at the end of the 19th century, over the course of time baseball has become Cuba's most pop …

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Zequeira Nº 312
Havana, 10600
Cuba
+53 7 70 6526

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Capitolio (El)

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Built in 1929 to house the island's Senate and House of Representatives, National Capitol Building and with a dome t …

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Paseo de Marti
MARTí, 10200
Cuba
+53 7 863 7861

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Galería Carmen Montilla Tinoco

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Found within an old fashioned colonial building that still conserves vestiges of its original architecture, and faci …

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Havana St
Steelville, MO 65565
United States
+53 7 33 8768

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kabeson (View kabeson's trips)

I'M LEAVIN TO CUBA IN A WEEK , I AM SO EXITED BECAUSE I BELIEVE THERE WILL BE A TERRIFIC CHANCE
TO TAKE BEAUTIFUL PICTURES SINCE IS THAT WHAT I 'VE BEEN DOING ALL MY LIFE.
ADDITIONALLY 90% OF WHOM ALREADY VISITED THAT ISLAND AGREE ON THE FRIENDLY ATITUDE OF
PEOPLE. AS SOON AS COME BACK I'LL SHARE MY PHOTOS .

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A Yahoo! Contributor

Oh, what a wonderful country we live in, to be able to bad mouth this country and not get punished.

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ana (View ana's trips)

For the people doesn't know Cuba.... Please don't Gooooo !!!!
Do Not spend your money in a place is not worth it !!!
As Cuban-American, Cuba has been under a communist government
over 50 years, and we all have the moral issue of free Cuba
instead of bringing our dollars to support that regimen !!!

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Albert (View Albert's trips)

is the most beautiful country.

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any diving in jardines de la reina Cuba...

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For you all that want to visit Cuba go ahead!!!. For those that live in US there is not problem no more as the restrictions have changed since last year. Everybody is free to go, meaning that there is no embargo no more!!! Please don't sell yourself as a tourist and go by yourself, try to find out how Cubans lack freedom in their own country and the misery they have to face day by day. It's all about that: "THERE'S NO FREEDOM IN CUBA". Cuba has suffered a communist repression for more than 51 years. The economic disaster is secondary to the lack of democracy. In case you don't know Cuba is the only country in the world that keep political prisoners isolate for years. It's the only country in where the basic human rights have been violated for more than 51 years. My best recommendation go and visit a local hospital such as "Covadonga" or "Dependiente" and you'll see. Try to see the reality and not what they are trying to show you. Hope you'll post your comments once you comeback. To have fun and find hospitality you can go anywhere in the Caribbean. Please don't mess around with the Cubans' misfortune!!!!

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Eric W (View Eric W's trips)

This is the trip I have been waiting for!!!

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Mex Chin Gon (View Mex Chin Gon's trips)

Mannn, guess im just not too aware of politics that i why im staying young. What i mean is that all of a sudden i just felt like going to Cuba so yeah yeah i loooked here and there and even looked through flight schedule from Tampa Florida, since that's where i will be visiting and beibng there i just thought I'd take advantage and head to Cuba from there. Whwen i finalized my flight, I'm like Woahhhhhhhh when i read theta trhe flight was not possible due to Goverment restrictions. Now i read that there are limited areas from where you can actually fly to Cuba.I'm wondering, if i go what things sgould i bring with me to Cuba that i wouldn't be able to find there. What can i bring as compliment gifts to any good frineds i make. I really plan to go to Cuba sometime in December. Living in California, is my best bet leaving out off Cancun or Tijuana. Thanks and i will be looking forward for your comments

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Margot (View Margot's trips)

I'd like to go to Cuba. As much as I read that nobody really has a problem going in and out, can somebody tell me what it's like to actually go into the airport and get through customs. What do you say. I think I'd be going through Cancun.

My next questions is where should I stay. I'd like a five-star (only time I'll actually feel like I'm getting a deal).

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Kristina (View Kristina's trips)

Hello , I plan a trip to Cuba. I want to feel the spirit of this place , I want to smell the history and see the peoples' eyes. I want to pass time on the beach , to see beautifull places , to rent a oldsmobile and lisen cubanian music hanging around the CUBA. Please give me your expirios , we , me and my boyfriend will be glad to know everything what U wanna share with us. Which place to visit, in and out of Cuba? What about the story with money changing? I come from EU , where shuld I change my money? ....?
Thank U

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