7 cool things to do in Havana, Cuba

1. Go to the Barrio Chino

There’s a Chinatown in Havana.

However there aren’t any Chinese language individuals there. The truth is, there as soon as was an enormous Chinese language neighborhood in Cuba.

What’s left immediately is nearly 2 blocks of Chinese language eating places. Nonetheless fascinating to see. I loved it for certain.

The one factor you could be certain of is a Cuban tout saying the phrase “that is China City however there aren’t any Chinese language individuals. They may then attempt to promote you. one thing.
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2. Hearken to Cuban Musicians

Listening to salsa is a should when in Cuba

Okay, this isn’t a tough one. I observed that Cubans are very musical, they usually carry round a radio wherever they go!

Just about at each nook in Havana Vieja, somebody can be enjoying some nice tunes and it’s good to cease and hearken to the tunes.

Most bars and eating places in Havana even have stay music, at nearly any time.

When you go right into a restaurant for a drink, chances are high a band will begin enjoying.

Be aware: They may come as much as you to ask to purchase certainly one of their CDs. We purchased one for as little as $5 and we spent $20 on a set of two one other night time. The costs vary fairly a bit. I counsel paying extra round $5-10 tops.

Take a look at one other musical metropolis at Montreux and its Music Legacy

3. Study to Salsa

Are you able to truly hearken to salsa with out wanting to bop to it?

I can’t. I’m an almost hopeless dancer, however I nonetheless needed to give it a attempt, and took one salsa lesson in Havana, in order that I may make a idiot of myself for an excellent afternoon.

The instructor was lower than impressed with me and saved saying I wanted to calm down and let go.

I used to be actually stiff. But, I had a good time!

There are a number of locations to study salsa in Havana, all it is advisable to do is Google “Salsa Classes Havana.”

Or you are able to do we what (Dave and Deb did) simply go up and dance with the band, they will paved the way for you.
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4. Browse The E-book Market of Plaza de Armas

Folks you meet on the e book market in Havana

The oldest sq. in Havana hosts a beautiful e book market in its heart.

I’m a e book junkie, and I needed to browse.

Apart from, I met some fascinating individuals there too and took some cool footage. Peple are very pleasant in Havana.

However be ready, they’ll need cash for a phto like this.

5. Discover the Plazas of Previous Havana

Previous Havana is a UNESCO World Heritage Web site and it’s value spending a day exploring every of the plazas.

No autos are allowed in Previous Havana (save for metropolis employees) and the streets weave by way of slim cobblestone walkways resulting in totally different plazas.

Get misplaced and see in the event you can. discover all of the plazas of Previous Havana: you’ll really feel like you’re strolling by way of a Spanish Metropolis moderately than being someplace within the Caribbean.

Plaza de la CatedralCatedral de San CristóbalPlaza Vieja Plaza de San FranciscoPlaza de Armas

Plaza Vieja has some wonderful cafes to get pleasure from a frozen lemonade overlooking the sq..

6. Go to the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

Arguably one of many most interesting artwork gallery within the Caribbean, it is a should go to for artwork lovers.

I really like artwork, and I spent an excellent afternoon searching by way of the gathering of this unimaginable museum that hosts worldwide artwork from 500 AD onwards.

The museum is now divided into two buildings, one is devoted to Cuban artwork and one other devoted

7. Bonus Tip: Attempt Guarapo

Contemporary guarapo juice in Havana

I discover the warmth exhausting and at instances I would like an excellent dose of sugar to recharge my batteries.

Nothing beats guarapo for this: it’s pure sugarcane juice, freshly squeezed.

I don’t just like the notably candy style, so I added some lime and it was good!