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  • Latitude: 23.133333
  • Longitude: -82.366667

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Havana/Cuba

Havana/Cuba

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Havana is the capital of Cuba, a sprawling city of 3 million. It lies at the very northwest of the island. Most people start their trip in Havana and it has a pleasant old and worn feeling to it. The local mix of cigars, rum and music, combined with the numerous vintage cars still driving the Havana streets, has a huge attraction to people. The old town (Havana Vieja) is on the UNESCO world heritage list and as a consequence has been given extra attention with new bright colours painted on the beautifully restored buildings. A stroll along the different squares and small lanes in between with some brief stops for a cuba libre or mojito is one of the highlights of any visit to Cuba.

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  • Havana Vieja (old town)
  • El Capitolio, the Washington Capitol lookalike.
  • Catedral de San Cristobal de la Habana and Plaza de la Catedral
  • Castillo de la Real Fuerza
  • La Bodeguita del Medio, the famous bar where Hemingway had his drinks.

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