Havana Good Time In The Fabulous Cuban Capital!
You know that feeling you get, when you go abroad to somewhere that truly takes your breath away and you come home thinking, “There was so much we didn’t do!”
Well Havana is one of those places where that so rings true.
Normally, when you come home thinking like that the feeling soon disappears after a day or so as normality kicks in, but not so Havana. The thought lingers on that you really didn’t do all there was to do.
And I don’t blame you, because I’ve been there myself and know it’s true. So here’s a little taste of the things you may not have tried when you were there…or for those who haven’t been on any Cuba holidays yet, these are the things that will make sure you’re Havana the best time possible:
Well Havana is one of those places where that so rings true.
Normally, when you come home thinking like that the feeling soon disappears after a day or so as normality kicks in, but not so Havana. The thought lingers on that you really didn’t do all there was to do.
And I don’t blame you, because I’ve been there myself and know it’s true. So here’s a little taste of the things you may not have tried when you were there…or for those who haven’t been on any Cuba holidays yet, these are the things that will make sure you’re Havana the best time possible:
Havana Vintage Car Tour
For the ultimate touring experience, take this outstanding city tour where you will be exploring the wonders of Havana in true retro style. Make the most of this unique opportunity of discovering Havana in a vintage car from the 50s or even older. Our well-preserved Chevrolets, Pontiacs and Cadillacs will be ready to take you around this enchanted city. While getting to know Havana, you’ll be thrilled with the perfect and harmonic combination of the different styles of architecture from XVIII to XX century that you’ll find among the old and the new city; there is no better way to explore Havana than in one of its iconic old cars.
Plaza de la Revolucion
Another place you’ll enjoy to visit are the Square of the Revolution, (one of the world's largest city squares) and its impressive obelisk with it’s 139 meters high, making it the highest view point in Cuba, so you can have an overall view of the city. At the foot of this obelisk you’ll find the stage where Fidel Castro made his speeches to millions of Cubans on special occasions. Opposite to the memorial, stands the famous Ché Guevara image engraved on the Ministry of Interior, with his famous phrase: "Hasta la Victoria Siempre" (Forever Onwards Towards Victory). Unmissable.
Green Havana
This fascinating tour will take you to the most natural side of Havana where you’ll discover the green splendour of our Botanical Garden in its 600 hectares, one of the largest in the America’s, combining it with Havana’s highlights, a walking tour around the old historical centre and the modern part of the city.
This encounter with Cuban nature comes in the form of perfectly manicured gardens of the National Botanic Gardens, a paradisiacal floral heaven of a buoyant magnitude and grandeur. The garden's exhibition areas occupy no less than 2353 square metres, all flourishing with the most beautiful species of plants, trees and bushes. These areas are conformed by an indoor section made up of 3 pavilions standing 9 metres high and enclosing more than 600 different kinds of plants, of 250 types and 90 families. Besides these wonderful spaces there are also plenty of outdoor areas with an attractive pond full of aquatic plants and outstandingly beautiful ornamental features.
But the garden's most popular area is the Japanese Garden, a unique yard created by landscape architect Yoshicuni Araki. It encloses an area of 5 hectares dedicated to south-western Asia. This area has the peculiarity that from any point you can see the whole lush landscape. The peculiar charm of this mini garden has been a natural inspiration to many, with its lively goldfish lake, its small cascade and a vantage point.
This encounter with Cuban nature comes in the form of perfectly manicured gardens of the National Botanic Gardens, a paradisiacal floral heaven of a buoyant magnitude and grandeur. The garden's exhibition areas occupy no less than 2353 square metres, all flourishing with the most beautiful species of plants, trees and bushes. These areas are conformed by an indoor section made up of 3 pavilions standing 9 metres high and enclosing more than 600 different kinds of plants, of 250 types and 90 families. Besides these wonderful spaces there are also plenty of outdoor areas with an attractive pond full of aquatic plants and outstandingly beautiful ornamental features.
But the garden's most popular area is the Japanese Garden, a unique yard created by landscape architect Yoshicuni Araki. It encloses an area of 5 hectares dedicated to south-western Asia. This area has the peculiarity that from any point you can see the whole lush landscape. The peculiar charm of this mini garden has been a natural inspiration to many, with its lively goldfish lake, its small cascade and a vantage point.
By Billy Hague
Billy, 35, became hooked on Havana when as a young boy his parents took him to see the city. From that day Billy decided he wanted to be an expert on world travel, and work as a Travel Consultant. He has been writing for The Holiday Place for the past 5 years. You can also check out his other blog post about Caribbean Holidays.
Billy, 35, became hooked on Havana when as a young boy his parents took him to see the city. From that day Billy decided he wanted to be an expert on world travel, and work as a Travel Consultant. He has been writing for The Holiday Place for the past 5 years. You can also check out his other blog post about Caribbean Holidays.