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An American and a Madrileno go to Cuba. Our guide to the best places we discovered in Havana, Vinales, and Varadero. This list is in order from Day 1 of our trip to the very last.
Cohabitationers: Many classic cars on display. Friendly locals will approach you and offer to give you a tour by bike or car, but be sure to negotiate a fair price before taking them up on the offer!
Calle Refugio, 1 e/ Monserrate y Zulueta (Habana Vieja), La Habana, La Habana
Museum · 26 tips and reviews
Cohabitationers: Great activity for the first day in Cuba! There's so much history and architecture. Enjoy spiked lemonades at the bar on the 1st floor. Protip - no toilet paper in the public bathrooms. Seriously.
Cohabitationers: Amazing place to explore on your first day in Cuba. If you don't find yourself scooped up by a local tour guide, there is still so much to see if you adventure independently.
Calle Empedrado, 207 (Habana Vieja), Ciudad de La Habana, La Habana
Cocktail Bar · 111 tips and reviews
Cohabitationers: We didn't get drinks here, but it was fun to check out one of the more touristy areas of the city. Great live music and lots of vendors outside. Women in traditional outfits pose for photos for tips.
Calle Obispo 153 (Mercaderes), La Habana, La Habana
Hotel Bar · 3 tips and reviews
Cohabitationers: Get a pina colada served in a pineapple and enjoy the amazing views of Havana. If you're looking to connect (or upload pictures) purchase a wifi card in the lobby.
Calle Concordia, 418 (e/ Gervasio y Escobar), Ciudad de La Habana, La Habana
Cuban Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews
Cohabitationers: Book your reservation as soon as you know you'll be in Havana. Service was wonderful. We really enjoyed the risotto and the fish of the day. Have a Cuban cigar and a cocktail for dessert!
Cemetery · Plaza de la Revolución · 5 tips and reviews
Cohabitationers: Another place where local guides appear out of nowhere and will take you on a tour for a tip! It's hot, no shade. Cuban photographer Alberto Korda is here, you know him from his famous Che photo.
Calle 19 #1101, Vedado (Esquina 14), La Habana, La Habana
Cuban Restaurant · Plaza de la Revolución · 1 tip
Cohabitationers: Best ropa vieja and plantains we had the entire time we were in Cuba. Great service, eclectic art and decor, very close to the Cementario de Colon.
Cohabitationers: Bring a bathing suit and enjoy the pool, a daiquiri and amazing views of the city, including El Captiolio (currently being renovated). Another good spot to get a wifi card for an hour or two.
Melias Las Americas, Varadero, Cuba, Varadero, Matanzas
Resort · 11 tips and reviews
Cohabitationers: A few days in paradise. Great service, beautiful beaches. Take the kayaks for a spin on the ocean and try to check out every pool and tucked away beach bar they have to offer.
Cohabitationers: Climb the tiny staircases all the way to the top of the estate and go through an even tinier doorway to a beautiful bar with ocean views.
Cohabitationers: Dinner and a show. We liked the cocktails, the filet mignon, and it was fun to dine in a historic theater. If you're into dancing, the performers host a class after the show.
Cohabitationers: FAVORITE PLACE IN CUBA. Yubier took us on the most amazing adventure through the park complete with horses, shots of rum and cigars. Book a tour. You will not regret it! horseridinginvinales.com/
Cohabitationers: One of the best meals in my life. You'll need a guide to get here, but when you do you'll find incredible fresh yucca, chicken, beans, rice and beers with the most amazing views of the national park.
Ave. Van Troy y Final (Rancho Boyeros), La Habana, La Habana
International Airport · Boyeros · 81 tips and reviews
Cohabitationers: Long lines to exchange cash. Better exchange rate for pesos/euros instead of dollars. Ride here in a classic car to make the vacation last a little longer! Then buy a wifi card with your last few CUCs
Art Gallery · Plaza de la Revolución · 31 tips and reviews
Cohabitationers: Didn't get here, but one of our only regrets! A couple we met on the plane said it was a great night out, very interesting local art scene.
Callejon del Chorro # 60-C (Plaza de la Catedral), La Habana, La Habana
Cuban Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
Cohabitationers: One more place on our bucket list! We didn't make it here, but heard rave reviews from other guests staying at the same paladar with us.