We all know Havana is the capital of Cuba, a metropolitan hub of tourists, beautiful buildings and classic vintage cars. Havana is bustling and busy with interesting sights on every turn.
To go to Cuba and not visit Havana would be a crime, but there is certainly more to Cuba than Havana, so I would suggest spreading your time so that you get to see a few different parts of the island.
Photography buffs will be in heaven in Havana and Cuba in general as there’s never a dull moment. The modern seeps through the vintage, the energy is high and salsa swirls around the sounds of heavy baselines coming from the back street in the evenings.
The London of Cuba perhaps – bright lights, fast cars, bars, clubs and restaurants, a tourist hub that never seems to sleep.
Havana is about as individual as you can get, it doesn’t seek to conform to any forced image, it is comfortable in itself with a take it or leave it vibe.
Another restaurant we sampled was the El Tocororo restaurant, probably one of the quirkiest restaurants I’ve ever been in, with walls covered in hand written messages on plaques and retro furniture all over the place.
Old Havana
Old Havana is especially known for it’s striking architecture, historical monuments and has been declared to be a world national heritage site.
Basilica Menor de San Fransisco de Asis
Plaza de Armas
Havana’s oldest plaza full of restaurants and activity.
Plaza de la Catedral
Palacio de los Capitanes (General Captain’s Palace)
Moods of the Malecon
Pictures taken whilst speeding by the Malecon – the pictures speak for themselves in terms of the weather and the mood of the sky at the time.
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mstevensphotography
I am thoroughly enjoying your Cuba posts. Having been many times, I recognize many of the scenes.
Cherryl
Aww, thank you, glad I could drum up some nice memories – I definitely hope to return in the future and explore further, it’s such an interesting island 🔆
SueT唐 梦 琇
Looks an amazing place to visit. Love the waitress story.
Lignum Draco
Habana Vieja is such a wonderful place for a stroll. It’s a unique place. Thanks for reviving my memories of it.
boyversusworld
Thanks for your comment on my blog. Thought I would check out your journey in Cuba. I especially love the photo of the orange cat in front of the green door. The colors are beautiful….as is Havana. I hope to get back to see more of the island in the future. Great post by the way!
Cherryl
Thank you so much, honestly my camera never stopped, it would be nice to go again and absorb more instead of feeling like I needed to take cultures of everything….everywhere you looked was a ‘kodak moment’ lol. I still have a few more Cuba posts to put out over the next couple of weeks or so if you get the chance to take a look. Do let me know when you go/have been to Cuba…I’d love to see your blog posts/install pics too x
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Suzanne [globalhousesitterX2]
Interesting post, Cheryl. A pity that many of the photos were blurry!
Cherryl
Have you been to Cuba Suzanne?
Suzanne [globalhousesitterX2]
No, not yet though it’s not the list, yet 😊😉
Cherryl
Well if you thought this post was interesting you will very likely find Cuba interesting to visit. As with many destinations, it opens and humbles the mind, exuding an uncommon beauty….great place and lovely people! 😉