Places to stay:
\nThe \u201cCasa Particular\u201d is a figure of a cheap accommodation in Cuba that was authorized by the Cuban Government for the same residents of Cuba, after fulfilling certain conditions, coul provide their own homes as lodgings for tourists. The price is much cheaper than a hotel (130 CUC) and you will have the opportunity to actually live with a Cuban family!
\nCasa Rosa (Official Casa Particular)
\nHouse located on ground floor. It has double rooms with independent entry, air conditioning, fan, fridge, TV and private bathrooms each with shower and hot water. Each room has telephone area, table and chairs for breakfast and dinner. The main house has a large portal and garage. It is located 5 minutes drive from Airport, 3 km from the Golf course, 1.5 km from the Crystal River Resort, 4 km from downtown La Biofa, 500 m from the Rehabilitation Hospital in July Days, 30 minutes drive from Old Havana.
\nPrice: 20-25 CUC per night, includes Breakfast and Meals.
\nThe Family of Casa Rosa speaks English<\/p>\n
You have to complete a form to reserve the stay there, here is the link
\nhttp:\/\/www.casecuba.com\/live\/foldercase\/cs-form.asp?id=HAV701<\/p>\n
Casa Yolanda (Official Casa Particular)
\nDouble room with air conditioning, ceiling fan and private bathroom with shower and hot water. The house also has a lounge with TV, telephone, kitchen fully equipped with fridge and porch with ornamental, table and chairs for relaxing or other activity. It is located in a central tourist area, 100 meters from the Malec\u00f3n Habanero and Restaurant 1830.<\/p>\n
In order to reserve the stay:
\nhttp:\/\/www.casecuba.com\/live\/foldercase\/cs-form.asp?id=HAV301<\/p>\n
You hate booking? Let\u2019s visit Orlando and Lisset, they have an apartment in the heart of \u201cLa Habana Vieja\u201d, at Aguacate St. 509, apartment 301, third floor. The cost is 25 USD per night (approximated).<\/p>\n
If you want to pay less there is only one option, get a map and start to walk! The people will approaches to you if they have a place for you to stay! Remember that the Casas Particulares non approved by the government are illegal.<\/p>\n
La Habana is a beautiful place with a lot of options! The obligated places to visit are:
\n-El Malec\u00f3n: One of the most famous maritime promenades of the world
\n-Habana\u2019s Christ (Cristo de la Habana)
\n-Castillo de los tres reyes (Castle of the three Kings)
\n-Tribuna Antiimperialista (Anti-imperialist Tribune)
\n-Helader\u00eda Coppelia: Calle 23 and L.Vedado (23 Street) One of the most delicious ice-creams of Cuba, the strawberry and chocolate are the most required flavours, you can’t miss those!
\n-Plaza de la Revoluci\u00f3n: in tribute to the Revolution, located in the Aranguren Avenue
\n-Castillo de la Punta (La Punta Fortress): Ancient Fortress located in La Habana Vieja
\n-Parque Central de la Habana (Central Park of Habana): Located in La Habana Vieja, Malec\u00f3n Boulevard. The Central Park of Habana Was built in 1903. It\u2019s a large park surrounded by some of the best restaurants in Havana.
\n-Museum of Fine Arts of Cuba: Located in Trocadero and Agramonte Street.
\n-East Beaches: Located 30 km from La Habana, you can get there bi taking the 64 bus that stop near the Cinema \u201cLa Rampa\u201d (23 Street and O Street, close to the \u201cHelader\u00eda Coppelia\u201d and the de 162 in the \u201cEstaci\u00f3n Central\u201d (Central Station). Those beaches are one of the most beautiful en Cuba, obligated stop!<\/p>\n
Interesting things to do in La Habana
\n-Eat at the \u201cPaladares\u201d, cheaps and delicious places to eat.
\n-Take a \u201ccocotaxi\u201d (coco-cab)
\n-Take a \u201cmojito\u201d at \u201cLa bodeguita del medio\u201d (In the corner of Cuba and Empedrado Sts.).
\n-Take a daiquiri at \u201cLa Floridita\u201d, the cot of the daiquiri. Anyway, avoid the food there: it is really expensive and not delicious!
\n-Visit the train station, a nice place where you don\u2019t have to pay for seeing!
\n-You want to be a great salsa dancer? Let\u2019s visit Alina at the National Hotel of Cuba (Tejadillo Street, between S. Ingano and Cuba St.) a cheap and funny way to learn salsa! If you want to get out dancing salsa ask Alina, she knows the best places to dance salsa.
\n-Bough the \u201cGranma\u201d, newspaper of the Revolutionary Government. The name Granma comes from the boat that brings the revolutionaries from M\u00e9xico to Cuba
\nImportant: Don\u2019t buy rum or tobacco at the street, those are generally imitations and you can suffer a bad experience. Purchase those in the enabled stores!<\/p>\n
Transport:
\nThe best way to travel inside la Habana (and the cheaper one) is the public bus. You could travel not really comfortable but Chico, that\u2019s the Cuban lifestyle!
\nWhen you want to get out of the city you have to get the train, that almost always have delays. If you want to get out of the city by bus, buy the ticket with advance!<\/p>\n
Well, we have got a general idea of La Habana, let\u2019s continue with our trip!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Places to stay: The \u201cCasa Particular\u201d is a figure of a cheap accommodation in Cuba that was authorized by the Cuban Government for the same residents of Cuba, after fulfilling certain conditions, coul provide their own homes as lodgings for tourists. The price is much cheaper than a hotel (130 CUC) and you will have the opportunity to actually live with a Cuban family! Casa Rosa (Official Casa Particular) House located on ground floor. It has double rooms with independent entry, air conditioning, fan, fridge, TV and private bathrooms each with shower and hot water. Each room has telephone area,…<\/p>\n