Old Havana (Habana Vieja)

Things to do · main island of Cuba, Cuba

The colonial heart of the Cuban capital, a UNESCO World Heritage district of shaded plazas, baroque churches and pastel facades laced together by cobbled streets. Visitors wander between Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de Armas, ducking into museums, bookstalls and cafes while classic American cars rumble past. Ongoing restoration keeps the quarter a living neighbourhood rather than a museum piece.