Havana Cuba 6 Day Itinerary

Havana, Cuba 6-Day Itinerary (Markdown Format)

Day 1: Arrival & Old Havana Exploration

  • Arrive at José Martí International Airport
  • Check into your hotel in the heart of Old Havana (Recommendations: Hotel Ambos Mundos, Hotel Inglaterra)
  • Visit Plaza de la Catedral and admire its Baroque architecture
  • Explore the cobblestone streets of Obispo Street, filled with local shops and artisan markets
  • Savor a traditional Cuban meal at La Guarida restaurant
  • Enjoy live music and mojitos at the famous El Floridita or La Bodeguita del Medio bars

Day 2: Old Havana & Art Districts

  • Morning visit to La Plaza de la Revolución
  • Discover Vedado neighborhood, home to the National Museum of Fine Arts and the iconic Hotel Nacional de Cuba
  • Explore the Fusterlandia mosaic art project in Jaimanitas, a suburb of Havana (20-minute taxi ride)
  • Visit the trendy neighborhood of Viboras for street art, cafes, and independent galleries
  • Savor local seafood at Paladar La Guarida San Isidro in Vedado

Day 3: Central Havana & Revolution Square

  • Spend the morning exploring Central Havana, with stops at El Capitolio and the Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso
  • Visit Revolution Square (Plaza de la Revolución) and learn about Cuba’s history
  • Indulge in lunch at San Cristóbal Paladar for authentic Cuban cuisine
  • In the afternoon, take a stroll along the Malecon seawall or hire a classic car for a ride

Day 4: Day trip to Havana’s Beaches & Playas del Este

  • Rent a taxi for the day and head to Playas del Este (15-20 minutes from downtown Havana)
  • Enjoy sun, sand, and sea at Guanabo, Santa Maria del Mar, or Bacuranao beaches
  • Have lunch at one of the beachside restaurants
  • Return to Havana in the late afternoon and spend the evening in La Habana Centro

Day 5: Museo de la Revolución & Ernest Hemingway’s Finca La Vigía

  • Spend the morning at the Museum of the Revolution, housing exhibits detailing Cuba’s history and the Cuban Revolution
  • Head to the suburbs to visit Finca La Vigía, Ernest Hemingway’s former home (40-minute taxi ride)
  • Spend the evening in the trendy neighborhood of La Vibora for dinner at a local paladar (La Vibora Paladar)

Day 6: Farewell & Last Sights

  • Grab breakfast at your hotel or a local café
  • Take time to visit any remaining sights you missed during the week (Museum of Fine Arts, Callejon de Hamel, etc.)
  • Spend your last hours shopping for souvenirs in Old Havana or enjoying live music at one of its many venues
  • Depart from José Martí International Airport with memories of Cuba that will last a lifetime!