Travel Guide to Havana, Cuba
Scenic spot introduction:
Havana (La Habana) is the capital of the Republic of Cuba, the national economic and cultural center, the largest city and famous port in the West Indies, and is known as the "Pearl of the Caribbean". Havana Located in the northwest of Cuba Havana Located on the banks of the Almendares River, it covers an area of 721 square kilometers and has a population of 2.149 million (2008), accounting for 19.1% of the country's total population. Havana , which was built in 1515, now consists of two parts: the new city and the old city. Havana The Old City (Habana Vieja) is a world cultural and natural heritage. There are ancient churches (built in 1704), University of Havana (built in 1728), the castle (built between 1538 and 1544), squares, museums, monuments and other buildings, parks and libraries are numerous, making it a famous tourist destination. Havana The beautiful beaches are well known to the world.Attractions distribution:
Havana The urban area is divided into two parts: the New City and the Old City. The New City is close to the Caribbean Sea, with wide and neat streets, high-rise buildings, luxurious hotels, restaurants, apartments, government buildings, etc. The Old City is located in Havana On a peninsula on the west side of the bay, many old European-style buildings are still preserved.Scenic spot qualifications:
World HeritageScenic spot features:
Photography, sightseeing, leisure, vacation, ethnic tours, cultural tours, historical tours, ancient cities, historical sitesTransportation
Scenic spot location:
America>Cuba> Havana city
How to get there:
Airplane: Currently from Beijing to Havana There are no direct flights, but there are many stops, such as Moscow, Paris, Frankfurt or Madrid. The cheapest route is through Moscow, which can be considered the best option. Havana The Marti International Airport is located 18 kilometers south of the city. You can take a taxi from the airport to the city, which costs about 7 Cuban pesos.
Buses: Since there are too few transportation options, state-owned vehicles with light blue license plates must stop and pick up passengers who are looking for a ride on the roadside as long as there is space. At major bus stations, the government also sends people to hold signs with the word "stop" to help people waiting to catch a bus. Bus tickets are also very cheap, only about 5 cents.
taxi: Havana Taxis charge by time and distance: 75 cents per kilometer and 3 pesos per hour. Havana The high-end taxis are Mercedes-Benz taxis, with the starting price being US$10.
Vehicle rental:
Rental Car: New cars are more expensive: $83/day, plus $80 tip.
Bicycle rental: Hotels generally offer free bicycle rentals, and there are rental points in major tourist cities.
Renting a motorbike: $12 for 3 hours or $8 for 1 hour is a very relaxing way to travel.
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Precautions:
1. It is customary to tip in Cuba, usually 2-3 US dollars each time.
2. The standard voltage in Cuba is 110V. The hotel has 220V voltage, 60 Hz, and two-pin flat plugs. Travelers are advised to bring conversion plugs.
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
Food: The most famous dish in Cuba is the "Queen of the Caribbean", which is a dish made with Caribbean prawns and tastes delicious. Cocktails made from Cuban specialty liquor are also a good accompaniment to meals. Seafood dinner is Havana The most unmissable delicacy, the high-quality seafood ingredients ensure the quality of grilled lobster, braised snapper and salmon cooked in various ways; roast suckling pig and various strong soups are also Havana A famous delicacy.
entertainment: Havana The bar is a good place to enjoy Latin dance, the most famous of which is Havana "Crazy America" in the suburbs, known as the largest bar in Latin America, costs only 5 pesos for a meal and singing and dancing, but you must book a seat in advance.
Best time to visit:
Cuba has a mild subtropical grassland island climate. Winter (December-April) is the peak tourist season. Some local activities will be organized during Christmas and New Year, which is the best time to travel.
Shopping recommendations:
The superior quality of Cuban cigars is recognized worldwide. In addition, cane sugar and coffee are also very famous specialties of Cuba. Havana , these famous Cuban specialties can be found.
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