| Cuban
Provinces & Cities
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Waves
attack the famous boulevard "el Malecon", and it's a spectacular
view. The Malecon is the place where loving couples walk along the
colorful boulevard arm in arm. La Habana, a city which makes you
want to go back in time to when time seemed slower and the living
was easy... La Habana is old American cars, cigars, rum, jineteros
and la vida Hanbanera.
Live music is everywhere, and the Habaneros are performing in order
to earn their daily dosis of dollars, so that they can buy what
they need at the dollar stores to take care of their families.
It's
not easy to live and survive for an Habanero |
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| Habana's Most Important
Districts |
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This
area has the most colonial buildings and is the most visited area
for tourists who visit Havana but it's also its most beautiful spot.
Foreigners walking through the streets getting hustled by jineteros,
taking pictures or just having a (Cristal) beer. Habana's Vieja
is famous for the Catedral de San Crist?al de la Habana at the Plaza
de la Catedral, and for Hemingway's bar, "La Bodeguita del
Medio", where you can buy an expensive mojito.
| Centro |
| The
Capitolio marks the beginning of central Havana, a working
class neighborhood, where alot of buildings are almost in
a total state of collapse. On the other side of the street
you will find Real Farica de Tabacos Partagas, one Cuba's
oldest cigar factories.
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Vedado,
located along the Caribbean waterfront, was developed extensively
during the decades between 1930 and 1960, when Havana developed
as a major destination for U.S. tourists. High-rise hotels, casinos,
restaurants, and upscale commercial establishments, many reflecting
the then-popular art deco style, mushroomed in the Vedado district.
In the late 1990s Vedado represented the principal commercial area
of the city, and its environs were home to a variety of important
landmarks including the Hotel Nacional, José Martí
Stadium, the University of Havana, the National Theater
of Cuba, and the Colón
Cemetery.
Miramar lies further
west along the coast, and retains its exclusive feel. Foreign embassies,
diplomatic residences, upscale shops, and tourist facilities for
wealthy foreigners are common in the area.
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| La
Habana |
| The
Cuban capital has scores of sites to visit. Old Havana, which UNESCO
has declared to be a part of world heritage, contains many palaces,
public squares, avenues, churches, fortresses and other forifications
(including the largest fortified complex in the Americas dating
from the 16th through 18th centuries. There are dozens of theaters
and movie theaters and several cigar factories, where you can see
how the best cigars in the world are made-and buy some to take home.
Havana
has around 50 museums (including the Museum of Fine Art, the Revolution
and Decorative Arts; the National Museum of Music; the Museum of
Dance and Rum; Cigar Museum; the Napoleonic, Colonial and Oricha
Museums; the Museum of Antropology; the Ernest Hemingway Museum;
the Jose Marti Monument; Museums of Natural Sciences, the City,
Archeology, and Gold-and Silverwork; and the Aircraft, Parfume,
Pharmaceutical, Sports, Numismatic and Weapons Museums). It also
has 2 zoos, the National Botanical Garden, Lenin
Park (an enormous area that serves as the city's "lungs"),
the National Aquarium and two fairgrounds: PABEXPO and EXPOCUBA.
Some
of its nightclubs and cabarets are world renowned: the Tropicana
Nightclub and the Parisien, Habana Cafe, Macumba Habana, La Zorra
y el Cuervo (the Fox and the Crow, for jazz), El Gato Tuerto (The
One-Eyed Cat, for soul music) and Dos Gardenias (Two Gardenias,
for Boleros). Its best known restaurants and bars include La Bodeguita
del Medio, the Floridita, El Aljibe, El Patio and (in Cojimar) La
Terraza.
Be
sure to visit Revolution Square; the Rampa (the part of 23rd street
that goes from L street down to the sea (Malecon), which Havana
residents consider the heart of the city; the Malecon Seawall Drive,
which hugs the coast; the town of Cojimar, to the east (it has a
long fishing tradition and was the setting for Hemingway's The Old
Man and the Sea); The residential areas of Miramar and Vedado; and
the Capitol (built in 1929, similar to but smaller than the Capitol
in Washington, DC)
Havana
also has several large monuments and parks; Central Park and American
Fraternity Park (with busts of several North and South American
liberators and a tree planted with soul from 21 American countries).
Other
places of interest include Colon
(Columbus) Cemetary, one of the most artistic ones in the world;
the Model of the City; China town; and the University of Havana
(founded in 1728).
Health
centers include the Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital, Camilo Cienfuegos
Center of Pigmentary Retinosis, Placental Histotherapy Center, International
Neurological Restoration Center, La Padrera Spa, Cira Garcia Central
Clinic, Pedro Kouri Institute of Tropical Medicine, Frank Pais International
Orthopedic Complex and Surgical-Medical Research Center.
For
recreation, there is the Havana Golf Club (9 holes, plus professional
tennis and front-tennis courts) and the Habana Club (water and other
sports, social activities and restaurants).
International
festivals are held in the city every year in the spheres of films,
ballet, the guitar, contemporary music and theater. There is also
a biennial of art and several important congresses and trade fairs,
such as the International Fair of Havana.
Points
of interest in Havana Province include San Antonio de los Banos-home
of the International Film and TV School and of the Humor Museum
(which holds biennials of humor)-and Santa Maria del Rosario, which
has interesting architecture and excellent medicinal mineral water. |
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The colonial period,
lasting nearly 400 years, gave Habana much of the Spanish colonial
architecture that distinguishes it and led the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
to designate the colonial core of the city, Old Havana, as a World
Heritage Site in 1982.
See the beautiful buildings
of Havana. It's a shame that a lot of them are in such poor condition.
UNESCO is rebuilding them bit by bit, in much the same way as they
they are doing in Trinidad.
| Interesting
links on Habana: |
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| Cutural
Events |
Casa de la Cultura
de Plaza
Calzada #909 esq. a 8, Vedado
Ciudad de La Habana |
Fundacion Alejo Carpentier
Empedrado #215
Open Mon. / to Fri.: 8.30am to 4.30pm |
Instituto Cubano
de Amistad con los Pueblos
Paseo #406 |
Casa de las Americas
Calle 3 y G |
| Places
to Visit |
| Morro
- Cabaña Historical Military Park |
"Whoever is master of this hill will be master of Havana"
was the assessment made of the location of the Morro - La Cabaña
fortress complex more than 400 years ago by Antonelli, the engineer
who designed the defense system of Colonial Havana. The English, following
Antonelli's appraisal to the letter, took Morro Castle by storm in
1762 and proceeded to occupy Havana, and when the Spanish regained
possession of the city they ensured that would never happen again
by building the most powerful fortress in the Americas.
This fortress,
together with Morro Castle (Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro),
make up the Morro - Cabaña Historical Military Park, the
most extensive museum in the country. Morro Castle
is, in ftself, a museum piece that reveals the solutions of renaissance
architecture applied to military strategy.
The
fortress of San Carlos and San Severino de La Cabaña holds
the most important collection of antique weapons in the country:
a full-scale medieval catapult and battering ram; double-curved
swords of Southeast Asia; the Indian Katar, a fearsone three-bladed
dagger; the venerable
katanas of the samurai; ornate Arabian rifles; and an entire battery
of cannon cast in Seville in the 18th century.
When
Havana was a walled cfty, every night at 9:00 p.m. La Cabaña
fortress would fire one of fts cannon to announce the closing of
the doors, a tradition preserved by the people of Havana to this
very day. The impressive view from Morro Castle or La Cabaña
takes in the entire
harbor and the skyline of the cfty.
Address:
Carretera de la Cabaña, on the far side of the harbor entrance.
Open:
Monday to Sunday: 09:00 to 20:00. Mondays and Tuesdays: 21:00 Cannon
Ceremony |
| Botanical
Gardens (Jardín Botánico) |
|
Once you are in the Botanical Gardens, simply breathe in the beautiful
scenery, with all its Caribbean species, and particularly Cuban ones.
Pay special attention to the Japanese Garden, with its fountains and
waterfalls: a perfect excuse to stop and have a rest. At the end of
the trip there is a visit to Expocuba, followed by an excellent traditional
Cuban lunch at the Don Cuba restaurant. Disabled access is available.
Avenida 5ta y 68, Miramar, La Habana, +53 7 33 2047. |
| Callejón
de Hamel |
| This
project, dating back to 1990, highlights the prevalence of African
influences on Cuban culture. It was initiated by the sculptor and
painter Salvador Gonzáles who, together with a group of friends,
decided to paint a mural celebrating Afro-Cuban culture, reclaiming
a public space as a forum for what they see as both a cultural example
of community-based art. A rumba group gathers at the spot at noon
every Sunday, and musicians as important as Clave y Guaguancó
and Los Muñequitos de Matanzas have been known to attend. The
last Friday of each month is Ballad Night, with poetry and traditional
music. One Saturday per month is dedicated to children's entertainment,
and puppet shows, comic theatre and clowns abound. Disabled access
is available. e/ Aramburu y Hospital, Centro Habana, La Habana. |
| Capitolio
Nacional |
| Built
in 1929 as the Senate and House of Representatives (and said to be
a replica of Washington DC's Capitol), this colossal building is recognizable
by its dome which dominates the city's skyline. Inside stands the
largest indoor bronze statue in the world representing Pallas Athena.
Nowadays, the Museo Nacional de Historia Natural (the National Museum
of Natural History) has its venue within the building and contains
the largest natural history collection in the country.
Behind bronze doors whose panels depict scenes from Cuba's history,
lies an enormous gallery called the Hall of Lost Steps. Under the
dome, there is a replica of a 28-carat diamond that marks Havana's
centre (for measuring distances from the capital). There is a lot
to see if you wander around the rest of the building - the semi-circular
chamber where politicians used to sit as well as the endless marble
corridors and Italian Renaissance ceilings. You can have your picture
taken by one of the photographers outside of the edifice, whose
cameras date from the 1920's, or even check your emails back at
home at the Capitol's very own internet cafe.
In the surrounding areas of the Capitol, there are a few attractions
worth visiting, among them, the Partagás cigar factory, the
Parque Central (Central Park), and the Teatro Nacional (National
Theathre) with its baroque façade. Admission: US$3. Disabled
access is available. Calle Paseo del Prado, e/Calle Dragones y Calle
San Jose, La Habana
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| Casa
de Las Américas |
This
Cuban institution for Latin American and Carribean culture was born
with the revolution and has been in existance for over forty years.
Multidisciplinary in nature, its annual programme includes talks,
workshops and prizes for literature, as well as art, photography,
musicology and print exhibitions.
The
galleries in the main building house one of the finest collections
of Latin American art. There are three separate exhibition spaces
and a specialised library. Disabled access is available. 8am-5pm
Mon-Fri. Calle 3ra. y G, El Vedado, La Habana, +53 7 55 2706 al
09, +53 7 33 4554. |
| Castillo
San Salvador de la Punta |
| This
small fortress, at the western entry point to the harbour, played
a crucial role in the defence of Havana during the first centuries
of colonisation. Built in the 16th century, the four-sided construction
gives visitors coming into Old Havana from the port an idea of the
architecture this area of town has in store for them. The fortress
still houses some twenty old guns and other military antiques. Disabled
access is available. Esquina de Prado y Malecón, Habana Vieja,
La Habana, 10100 |
| Cementerio
Cristóbal Colón |
| This
is one of the most famous cemeteries in Latin America, known for its
beauty and magnificence. The cemetery was built in 1876 and has nearly
a million tombs. Some of the gravestones are decorated with the works
of sculptors of the calibre of Ramos Blancos, among others. Afrocuban
religious practices have a big influence in Cuban culture, and this
cemetery is no exception, on the contrary, it is quite common to find
rag dolls with colourful dresses resting by small graves. The dolls
are offerings to the various deities.
Another interesting
fact is the legend of the Milagrosa
(the Miraculous Lady). She was a woman that died giving birth along
with her baby. They were buried in separate graves and later on,
when her grave was opened, they found the baby in her arms. A lot
of devout catholics leave offerings by her grave. Disabled access
is available. Calle 12 esquina Calle 23, Vedado, La Habana.
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| China
Town (Barrio China) |
| Havana
has an active Chinese community and a number of Chinese restaurants.
A lot of Chinese restaurants can be found in Centro Havana at 10 Cuchillo
Street. The strip contains 10 restaurants that serve a full spectrum
of Chinese dishes.
The food in
the restaurants in Chinatown is excellent in both quality and price.These
restaurants are private family owned businesses, unlike most restaurants
in Cuba that are government controlled. This results in a much greater
concern to serve the customer. Meals are served within minutes of
ordering and great attention is given to the preparation of the
food.
You can enjoy
an entire meal (with the exception of the more exotic dishes), including
soup, fried rice, a main dish and a drink for no more than US$4.
Disabled access is available. Average cost per person: $5.00. 10
Calle Cuchillo, Centro Habana, La Habana.
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| Convento
de Santa Clara de Asis |
| One
of the oldest and best of the Spanish colonial monasteries on the
island, this building is now home to the Centro Nacional de Restauración,
Conservación y Museología or CENCREM (National Centre
for Restoration, Conservation and Museum Studies).
Founded in 1644
it has, despite its peaceful history, given rise to many tales and
legends of unrequited love and hidden treasure. No evidence has
ever been uncovered to back up these stories. In 1919 it was sold
to the Cuban government. As well as operating as a museum, there
is a gallery showing contemporary Cuban art. Admission: $3.00 US.
Disabled access is available. Calle Cuba No. 610 e/ Sol y Luz, Habana
Vieja, La Habana, +53 7 61 2877 / 61 5043 / 33 5696
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| El
Cristo de La Habana |
| Havana's
statue of Christ blesses the city from the other side of the bay,
much like the famous Cristo del Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro. Carved
from marble by Jilma Madera, it was erected in 1958 on a platform
which makes a wonderful spot from which to watch the sun go down.
You can reach the statue by road, or via the picturesque boat which
crosses the bay. A 24 hour snack bar operates at the base. Disabled
access is available. Loma de Casablanca, La Habana |
| El
Malecón |
| Even
though it begins in Old Havana, the Malecón (the pier) is an
area that was the face of Havana in the 50s. Havana was then trying
to emulate the great American capitals. The pier wall is the ideal
place to enjoy the salty sea air, sit down and admire the sunset.
Some of its best spots are the view of El Morro, the dock where you
can go by boat to Casablanca and the area adjacent to El Vedado. Disabled
access is available. |
| José
Martí Memorial |
| The
José Martí Memorial is a museum dedicated to the life
of this famous revolutionary writer and poet. The museum displays
many of José Martí's personal belongings. Entrance fees
cost 3 pesos for the first floor for nationals and 5 pesos for the
entire museum. The view of the city from the top is fantastic. The
price for tourists is $2.00 for the first level and $5.00 for the
entire museum. It is here that Fidel Castro gives his most important
speaches. Disabled access is available. 9am-4.30pm daily. 41 Paseo
Plaza de la Revolución, La Habana, +53 7 82 0906 |
| La
Muralla de La Habana |
| First
section: Calles Égido and Desamparados. Puerta del Arsenal.
Second section: Garitas del Ángel, opposite the Museo de la
Revolución. Third section: La Maestranza, Avenida del Puerto.
These walls, finally completed in the 18th century and considered
by many at that time to be a pointless and expensive project, are
an imposing remnant of the city's colonial past.
Originally intended to afford Havana's citizens
protection from marauding pirates and bandits, they were constructed
with several gates which were closed at night. With the expansion
of the city, however, parts of the walls were demolished, starting
as early as 1603, until only those sections standing today remained
intact. La Habana Vieja, La Habana. Disabled access is available.
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| Parque
de 21 y K |
| This
Vedado public park in central Havana is a traditional meeting place
for the city's lovers. Its pretty shaded walkways are also frequented
by street musicians, artists and poets who often end up here at the
end of a long night on the town, or in search of inspiration. Tourists
are not immune to its charms either. Disabled access is available.
21 y K, El Vedado, La Habana. |
| Parque
Lenin |
| Lenin
Parque where you can enjoy a relaxing walk, through all the open
green spaces. You can even choose to go horse-riding if you feel like
it. Avenida 5ta y 68, Miramar, La Habana, +53 7 33 2047. |
| Playas
del Este |
| This
is one of the most popular places in Havana to enjoy a sunny day on
the beach. The best beaches are the ones at Santa
María, only twenty minutes away from Old Havana. It is
well-worth visiting them, particularly if you are not going to be
on the island for long. They are close enough to go and come back
in the same day. Relax, and enjoy the white sand. The locals are friendly
and there is a range of small hotels to choose from should you decide
to stay the night. Disabled access is available. Avenida Máximo
Gómez a Vía Blanca, Carretera de Campo Florido, La Habana. |
| Plaza
de Armas |
| The
Plaza de Armas Park is a large park and centre of local and tourist
activities located in the heart of Old Havana. There is a beautiful
water fountain in the middle of the square, some benches, trees from
different parts of Cuba, including palm trees and a large variety
of flowers. In the centre there is a statue of the Cuban patriot hero
Cespedes.
The park is
well lit by many gas lamps. In the daytime there are people selling
Spanish books, many of which pertain to the Cuban revolution of
1959. In the evenings the park fills with life as many locals and
tourists go to the restaurants and bars that surround the park and
is a nice place to sit and enjoy the evening perhaps with a bottle
of rum. The square is very safe as there are many police walking
around 24 hours a day to provide assistance. Disabled access is
available. Habana Vieja, La Habana.
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| Replica
of La Habana |
| This
small scale replica of Havana is second only to that of New York.
This ambitious project, with its cedar wood buildings and paper streets
represent an area of 144km2. The city was meticulously measured and
photographed block by block by a group of architects, designers and
model makers who didn't miss a tree, lamppost or set of traffic lights.
Admission is 3.00 US. Disabled access is available. Calle 28 No. 113
entre 1ra y 3era, Miramar, La Habana, +53 7 33 2661/ 22 5506. |
| San
Carlos de La Cabaña |
| Constructed
between 1763 and 1774, and one of the best examples of colonial fortifications,
this building was closed to the public until recently, as it still
formed part of a military zone. It became notorious in the 19th century
when the moat, the Foso de los Laureles, was used by the firing squads
which shot patriots. The poet Juan Clemente Zenea was amongst those
killed here. During the first half of this century it was employed
as a military prison.
After the Revolution,
Ché Guevara used it as his headquarters, but it is now best
known for its Fortification and Weaponry Museum and for its 9.00pm
canon firing ceremony. This is carried out by soldiers in historic
attire and was the signal used in the eighteenth century to herald
the closing of the city gates. Admission: $3.00 USD (from 10am-6.00pm),
$5.00 USD (after 6pm) Disabled access is available.
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| El Templete |
| The
people of 19th century Havana, inspired by the concept of origins
and beginnings, erected the Templete, which is a monument that pays
homage to the place where the foundation of the town of San Cristóbal
de la Habana was celebrated in 1519. The monument consists of bust
of Christopher Colombus and three canvases painted by Juan Bautista
Vermay. It is Neoclassic building, typical example of colonial architecture.
Close to the
Templete, there is a column which replaces a silk-cotton tree, under
which the first mass and the first Council of Havana were celebrated.
Disabled access is available. Plaza de Armas, Habana Vieja, La Habana.
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| Zoológico |
| Enjoy all that the natural world has
to offer right in the heart of the city. Of special note are the rhinoceros,
monkey and rare bird enclosures. Children will love the pony rides
and appreciate frequent stops for ice cream and sweets at the little
stalls dotted around the zoo. Disabled access is available. 26 y Santa
Teresa, Nuevo Vedado, La Habana, +53 7 81 8915, +53 7 33 5582. |
| Zoológico Nacional |
| The National Zoo is situated on the
outskirts of Havana and many of the animals housed here roam freely
in areas which resemble their natural habitats. For safety reasons
visitors are transported through these particular areas on a small
train, which allows close up views of the daily life of the animal
kingdom at large. Traditional enclosures in the rest of the zoo mean
you can wander at will through the hundreds of species on show here.
Admission: $3.00 US. Disabled access is available. Carretera de Capdevila,
Km 3 y * Boyeros, La Habana, 14200, +53 7 44 7613, 44 7637 / 57 8775 |
| Monuments |
| Calixto
García Memorial
Calle
G y Malecón. Plaza de la Revolución. Ciudad de La
Habana
It’s
the work of sculptor Félix Weldon and architect Elbert Peets,
both North Americana. The statue rests or a pedestal covered by
black granite, material that also covers the walls surrounding the
Memorial. Brass plates tell of the warring life of General Calixto
García (1839-1898), an outstanding patriot of the Cuban wars
for independence. General García rose himself to a symbol
of national dignity for his energetic stance in the face of me arrogance
of me North American occupation forces after they landed in eastern
Cuba and began vie military intervention. |
| Theaters |
Gran Teatro (Teatro
García Lorca)
Prado (Paseo de Martí) ,e/ San Rafael y San José
Habana Vieja
national balet and opera |
Teatro Nacional
Paseo y Avenida Céspedes
Plaza de la Revolución |
Teatro Bertold Brecht
Calle 13 y 1 ra |
Teatro El Sótano
Calle K, e/ Calles 25 y 27
Habana Vedado |
Teatro Guiñol
Calles M y 19
Habana Vedado
Youth theater |
Teatro Huberf de Blanck
Calzada (Calle 5ra), e/ Calles A and B
Habana Vedado |
Teatro Mella
Linea (Calle 7ra) and Calle A
Habana Vedado
Theater
where there are different modern and folkloric dance performances,
including plays and other shows, and host of Humor Festival. |
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| Galleries |
| Centro
Wilfredo Lam
San Ignacio 22 esq. Empedrado |
Galeria
UNEAC
Calle 17 esq. H
Vedado |
Galeria Forma
Calle Obispo #255 , e/ Cuba y Aguiar |
Galeria Habana
Calle Linea
e/ E y F
Vedado
It
does the promotional marketing of works done by Cuban young artists.
Promotional exhibits. Latest trends of contemporary art. |
Galeria La Acacia
Calle San José 114 esq
Consulado y Industria, Habana Centro |
Galeria Victor Manuel
Plaza de la Catedral |
Galeria Plaza Vieja
Calle Muralla No.t07, esq. San Ignacio
Habana Vieja |
Taller de Seregráfia
Rene Portocarrero
Calle Cuba #513, e/ Teniente Rey y Muralla |
Taller Experimental
de la Gráfica
Callejón del Chorro
Plaza de la Catedral |
Galeria Horacio Ruíz
Calle Tacón No.4, esq. Empedrado |
Galeria Haydee
Santamaría
3ra y 5ta,
Habana Vedado
Displays
on Latin American craft and transitory exhibits of Latin American
artists. |
Galeria Francisco
Javier Baez
Plaza de la Catedral |
Galeria
Roberto Diago
Muralla 107 esq. San Ignacio
Habana Vieja |
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| General
Information |
| Banks |
Banco de Credito
y Comercio
Aguiar #310
(close to Obispo)
Habana Vieja
Open Mo/Fri. :8.30am to1.30pm |
Banco Financiero
International
Habana Vieja
Open Mon./Fri:8:30am to 3:00pm |
Banco Financiero International
(Hotel Habana Libre)
Calle 25, Habana Vedado
Open Mon./Fri.: 8:30am to 3:00pm
Exchange:
Open Mon./Sat.: 9:00am to7:00pm
Sun: 9:00am to 2:00pm* |
Banco de Credito y Comercio
Calle 23
E/ P y Malecon, Habana Vedado
Open Mon./Fri.: 8:30am to 3:00pm |
Banco de Credito y Comercio
(Close to Hotel Melia)
Linea #705, Habana Vedado
Open Mon/Fri: 8:30am to 3:00pm |
Banco Metropolitano
ATM
Linea y Calle M, Habana Vedado
Open Mon/Fri: 8:30am to 3:00pm |
| Cadeca
(Casas de Cambio) (Convertibles
pesos only) |
Oficios y Lamparilla
Plaza de San Farncisco de Asis
Open Mon/Sat:8:00am to 7:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am to 1:00pm |
Obispo
Open Mon/Sat: 8am to 5:30pm
Sunday: 8:00am to 1:00pm |
Cafetaria Rumbos
(inside)
Open Mon/Sat 9:00am to 7:00pm |
Rayo #261
Open Mon/Sat: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday: 9am to 1pm |
Av Simon Bolivar #109
Open Mon/Sat: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am to1:00pm |
Gloria
Open Mon / Sat: 7:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am to 1:00pm
Vedado |
Calle L
Open daily:7:00am to 10:00pm |
Calle 19
Ope Mon/Sat: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am to 1:00pm |
| Post
Office |
| Oficios #102 |
Capitolio |
| Gran Teatro |
Paseo Marti |
| Central Station |
Ministry of Communication |
| Expres
Mail DHL |
Office
Calle 20 |
Main DHL office
Calzada #818 |
| Internet |
| Almost every 3 star hotel
and above. |
| Medical |
Hospital Nacional Hermanos
Ameijeiras
San Lazaro #701 |
Hotel Capri
(Just consult)
Calle 2 room #402 |
Centro Camilo Cienfuegos
Calle L #151 |
Farmacia La Central,
Neptuno (Open 24 hours a day) |
Farmacia Vedado,
Calle 13 |
Farmacia Taquecel,
Obispo #155 |
| Farmacia Centro Habana,
San Rafael #108 |
Drogeria Johnson, Obispo #260 |
| Drogeria Sarra,
Brasil #261 |
| Emergencies |
| Casa del Cientifico,
Paseo de Marti #212 |
Policia Nacional Revolucionaria,
Picota |
| Fire, Tel: 81 1115 |
Ambulance, Tel: 40
5093 |
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