Havana

The capital of Cuba and centerpiece to any Cuba tour, Havana is the economical, cultural, and historic center to this island nation. Founded by the Spanish in the 16th century, it became a playground for the rich in the 1930’s before Fidel Castro’s revolution in the 1950’s. Popular with tourists once again, Havana preserves traces from all these past eras. Walk along the Malecon, which runs along Havana’s main streets and offers amazing views of the Bay or visit the Old Havana, which contains many beautifully restored mansions that house many of the city's cultural and political centers. Not short on museums, Havana offers visitors a look into its past with a tour of the Museum of the Revolution and the art connoisseur a chance to view its artistic heritage at the Museo Nacional de Belle Artes - or, learn about one of Cuba's most famous products at the Havana Club Rum Museum.