Havana, Cuba

Havana Travel Guide

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Local name: La Habana Established: 1519 (505 years ago)City rights: 1592 (432 years ago)Population: 2.16 mil. (2019)Area: 281.18 mi²Elevation: 79 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 23°8'18"N, 82°21'29"W
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Havana Attractions - What to See and Explore

Havana offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Museum of the Revolution, José Martí Memorial, El Capitolio, Finca Vigía. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Things to See and Do in Havana by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Havana.

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    Morro Castle

    HavanaSea fortress at the mouth of the harbor
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    Castillo de la Real Fuerza

    Havana16th-century star-shaped fort and museum
    Hispanic colonial architectureMuseumLa Habana Vieja
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    La Cabaña

    HavanaMuseum in a restored 18th-century fort
    Hispanic colonial architectureForts and castlesRegla
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    Palacio de los Capitanes Generales

    HavanaGrand venue for art and historical objects
    Hispanic colonial architectureMuseumLa Habana Vieja
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    Castillo San Salvador de la Punta

    HavanaRestored 16th-century harbor fortress
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Havana – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Havana, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Batabanó Municipal Museum (Batabanó), Mariel, Soroa.

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    29 milesS
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  • soroa48 milesSW
  • artemisa34 milesSW
  • las terrazas sierra del rosario42 milesSW

Best Time To Visit Havana

Learn when is the best time to travel to Havana weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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January and March are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April, May and December.

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The highest air temperature is in May, June, July, August, September and October.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in March. Most of it rains in June.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What is the best time to visit Havana?

January and March are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April, May and December. The highest air temperature is in May, June, July, August, September and October.

Where to next? Visit ciudad de la habana Ciudad de la Habana region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Cuba.