

The cultural richness of Cuba, present in all the streets of the town, as well as the warmth of its people, make the walks through the historical center a charming experience. Unlike other big cities, Old Havana was founded around four main plazas that make up a wonderful area.

For this reason, it has a very vast heritage and cultural richness, as in the case of the Casco Histórico de La Habana ( Historical Center of Havana), also known as Old Havana. The city of Havana was founded in 1519 by Diego Velázquez. What are the best places to see in La Habana Vieja (Old Havana)?

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With the fresh sea breeze in the distance, and the shaded boulevards, the Caribbean sun will not stop you from enjoying the wonderful spots that Havana's historical center has to offer, to the beat of the Latin rhythms that sound in every corner. Walking along streets is one of the best ways to get to know a place, and in the colorful boulevards of Old Havana there is no other way. To get to the city of Havana, the best option is to fly to José Martí International Airport, a few kilometers away from Havana. Unlike typical colonial cities, Havana was developed on not one, but four main plazas: the Plaza de Armas, which was the military and defensive center as it had a fortress and a large courtyard used for military parades the Plaza de la Catedral, which with its cathedral was used as the religious center the Plaza Vieja, which was the commercial hub as it housed important markets and the Plaza de San Francisco de Asís, which was the main point of exportation and importation as it had a port where Spanish ships docked.
