Paseo de Tacón, Havana

#62 among attractions in Havana

Street, Neoclassical architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Paseo de Tacón, or Paseo Militar, was created by the Captain General Miguel Tacón y Rosique who promoted the reform of the “road” that, starting from the calles of San Luis de Gonzaga and Belascoáin, connected to the Castillo del Príncipe. Calle Belascoáin was the edge between the city and the countryside. ()

Coordinates: 23°7'52"N, 82°22'28"W

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Paseo de Tacón – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: José Martí Memorial, Gran Teatro de La Habana, Havana Plan Piloto, Estadio Latinoamericano.

1 miSW
Museum, Memorial site
José Martí Memorial, Havana
25 min walk • The José Martí Memorial stands as a tribute to Cuba's national hero and one of Latin America's most influential literary figures, José Martí. Situated in Havana's iconic Revolution Square (Plaza de la Revolución), the monument is an imposing structure that...
1 miNE
Ornate 19th-century concert hall
Gran Teatro de La Habana, Havana
27 min walk • The Gran Teatro de La Habana, also known as the Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso in honor of the iconic Cuban ballerina, stands as a majestic testament to Cuba's rich cultural heritage. Located in the heart of Havana, this opulent theater is one of the city's...
1.1 miE
Neoclassical architecture, Modernist architecture, Nightlife
Havana Plan Piloto, Havana
28 min walk • The Havana Plan Piloto is a testament to the ambitious urban planning of mid-20th century Cuba, designed to modernize the city of Havana. Conceived in 1955, this comprehensive urban plan was a response to the city's rapid growth and the need for improved...
0.9 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Latinoamericano, Havana
23 min walk • The Estadio Latinoamericano stands as a monument to the passion for baseball in Havana, Cuba. Known as "The Colossus of Cerro," this iconic sports venue is the largest stadium in Cuba and one of the most important in Latin America.
1 miNE
Theater, Opera, Neoclassical architecture
Tacón Theatre, Havana
27 min walk • The Teatro Tacón opened in 1838 in Havana, Cuba. Its auditorium contained 2,750 seats. It was built by Pancho Martí, a businessman from Barcelona who moved to Havana. In 1847 Bottesini's opera Cristoforo Colombo premiered there.
0.9 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
National Theatre of Cuba, Havana
25 min walk • The Teatro Nacional de Cuba is a theatre building in Havana, Cuba, on Plaza de la Revolución.
1 miE
Park
Fuente de la India, Havana
27 min walk • Fuente de la India is a fountain by Giuseppe Gaggini in Havana, Cuba, at the south extreme of Paseo del Prado, about 100 m south of El Capitolio, between Monte and Dragones Streets.
0.7 miN
Street, Modernist architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Barrio de San Lázaro, Havana
18 min walk • Barrio de San Lázaro is one of the first neighbourhoods in Havana, Cuba. It initially occupied the area bounded by Calle Infanta to the west, Calle Zanja to the south, Calle Belascoáin to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the north, forming the western edge of Centro Habana.
0.5 miNW
Museum
Napoleon Museum, Havana
14 min walk • The Napoleon Museum in Havana, Cuba houses one of the most important collections from the 18th and 19th centuries preserved in the Western hemisphere. The museum is on San Miguel Street, between Ronda and Mazón, on one side of the University of Havana.
1.2 miW
Gay village
Vedado, Havana
30 min walk • Vedado is a central business district and urban neighborhood in the city of Havana, Cuba. Bordered on the east by Calzada de Infanta and Central Havana, and on the west by the Alemendares River and Miramar / Playa district, Vedado is a more modern part of the city than the areas...
0.8 miNW
Street
Edificio del Seguro Médico, Havana
21 min walk • The Edificio del Seguro Médico is a commercial building in El Vedado, Havana. Built between 1955 and 1958, it was designed as a mixed use building for apartments and offices for the headquarters of the National Medical Insurance Company by Antonio Quintana Simonetti.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Paseo de Tacón?

Nearby attractions include Quinta de los Molinos, Havana (9 min walk), University of Havana, Havana (14 min walk), Napoleon Museum, Havana (14 min walk), Callejón de Hámel, Havana (14 min walk).

How to get to Paseo de Tacón by public transport?

The nearest stations to Paseo de Tacón:

Bus

Museo Napoleónico • Lines: T1 (14 min walk)
National Bus Station (16 min walk)

Train

Estacion 19 de Noviembre (40 min walk)