Plaza del Vapor, Havana

#57 among attractions in Havana

Street, Neoclassical architecture

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The Plaza del Vapor was a covered market in Havana. Its name derives from its builder Francisco Martí who was the impresario of the Tacón Theatre and who had a monopoly of fish in the city. Martí had an image in his office of the ship El Neptuno, the first vapor that made regular round trips between Havana and Matanzas. "It was the image of that ship that ended up naming the building." From the Plaza del Vapor, Martí sold 50% of all the lottery tickets. in Cuba. ()

Coordinates: 23°7'59"N, 82°21'45"W

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Plaza del Vapor – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of the Revolution, Gran Teatro de La Habana, Havana Plan Piloto, Iglesia Santo Cristo del Buen Viaje.

0.7 miNE
Grand museum with historical exhibits
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~1750 ftNE
Ornate 19th-century concert hall
Gran Teatro de La Habana, Havana
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~1740 ftNE
Neoclassical architecture, Modernist architecture, Nightlife
Havana Plan Piloto, Havana
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0.5 miNE
Church, Neoclassical architecture
Iglesia Santo Cristo del Buen Viaje, Havana
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0.6 miNE
Expansive collection of Cuban artworks
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Havana
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0.6 miNE
Commemorative site with Castro's boat
Granma Yacht, Havana
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0.5 miNE
Architecture
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0.4 miNE
Park
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~1810 ftNE
Theater, Opera, Neoclassical architecture
Tacón Theatre, Havana
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0.7 miNE
Street
Obispo Street, Havana
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~1350 ftE
Park
Fuente de la India, Havana
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plaza del Vapor?

Nearby attractions include Palacio Central de Computación, Havana (3 min walk), Jardín Aldama, Havana (3 min walk), Depósito del Automóvil, Havana (4 min walk), Parque de la Fraternidad, Havana (6 min walk).

How to get to Plaza del Vapor by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza del Vapor:

Bus

P12 (1 min walk)
P13-Santiago • Lines: A5 (3 min walk)

Train

Central Railway Station (14 min walk)
Terminal La Coubre (18 min walk)