Havana City

Considered throughout time as a privileged spot for commerce and communications, Havana is the tourist region with the greatest number of options to satisfy the different tastes. Old Havana, within wall city was declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1982. And although this condition would be enough to call the visitor's attention on it, the Capital has still many other charms. Main cultural plaza in the country it is the site of most of the institutions, companies and enterprises. It has diversity of options in different fields of mankind activities and personalities linked to the artistic life of the country. The greatest part of the most important cultural events takes place in its cultural facilities. Havana is a beautiful Coast city which past and present history is intimately linked to the sea. It has 14 kilometers of excellent beaches located to the East and four scuba diving centers operate here to cover the attractions of a big diving spot. The Metropolitan Park, a green belt that assures the environmental health of the city, inhabited by majestic trees and a varied flora emerged on the Almendares riverside, is a place for family recreation and entertainment. The famous Tropicana Cabaret, La Bodeguita del Medio, the mythic Hotel Nacional, the Havana Sea Wall, Coppelia ice cream Parlor, the canyon ceremony at 9:00 o'clock in the Morro- Cabana Castles are emblem spots in a city abundant in museums, art galleries, theaters, and night clubs that you shouldn't miss. In Havana you will be able to by all kinds of souvenirs in specialized shops, try your favorite dish in a great number of restaurants while its hotels constitute an unforgettable stay guarantee.

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The island was called the golden rock because of its wealth in the 18th century.