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Visit Miramar

Quinta Avenida or "Embassy Row." Originally called Avenida de las Américas, Quinta Avenida stretches from the tunnel that connects it to Calzada Street in Vedado to the Santa Ana River in Santa Fe. Considered the most beautiful avenue of the era, its construction was decisive in the development of Miramar. Some of the most emblematic places to visit in Miramar include Fountain of the Americas, Clock Tower, Church of Santa Rita da Cascia, Maqueta Museum of Havana, House of Music, and Miramar's Church of Jesus.
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Visit Havana

Early in the morning visit the Old Town "Habana Vieja" (visit all day), some of it faded and decaying, but with many buildings beautifully restored thanks to UNESCO World Heritage designation.
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Vedado's Malecón, a long wall bordering Havana, is perfect for a half-day stroll, especially on weekends when it comes alive with spontaneous parties. The H.Upmann Cigar Factory in Vedado (23 entre 14 y 16) offers an interesting look at Cuban cigar production. Among the city's main attractions are the Museum of the Revolution and the Capitol Palace, which offer an immersion in Cuban history and culture. The Partagas Cigar Factory, located behind the Capitol, offers half-hour guided tours for 10 CUC. For an evening stroll, Prado Street is a lively place, although not lit up at night. In Old Havana, the Catedral de San Cristobal is a unique example of Baroque architecture with one tower wider than the other. Also in Old Havana, Plaza de Armas and Castillo de la Real Fuerza are sites of great historical importance.
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The beaches of Guanabo and Santa Maria del Mar, in East Havana, offer crystal clear waters and white sand, ideal for a day of relaxation.
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Hemingway's places

El Floridita

Simply the best daiquiri in town. Lively atmosphere. Obispo #557, esq. a Monserrat, Habana Vieja; Free admission.
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La Bodeguita del Medio

Best Mojito in town. Empedrado #207, e/ San Ignacio y Cuba, Habana Vieja
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Hemingway House

Stunning views of Cojimar Bay, echoes of Hemingway: Calle Real No. 161 esquina in Candelaria, Cojímar. Tel. (+53) 7763 - 9486, open from 10 a.m
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Children's activities

La Cámara Oscura offers panoramic views of Old Havana. The Acuario Nacional de Cuba is in Miramar. Parque Temático Isla del Coco and the National Park Garden of Havana are popular attractions. Parque Lenin offers a variety of activities. Club Habana has a private beach and various facilities, open daily. For children, Old Havana has the Museo Nacional de Historia Natural, the Planetarium, the Museo del Ferrocarril, and the Automovil Depot.
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Day trip from Villa Sole to:

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VIÑALES VALLEY

To Pinar del Rio - (1 h 49 min / 180 km; direction Autopista Este-Oeste )


Vinales National Park is one of the most spectacular places in Cuba.


Just a few hours' drive from Havana, the Viñales Valley is a unique landscape dotted with giant "mogotes" (karst formations) surrounding an enchanting valley with rich red soil and majestic palm trees. This is one of Cuba's most fertile areas, where some of the world's best tobacco is grown, harvested, dried and processed.

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  • Visit to Casa del Veguero (the tobacco farmer's house), where you will sample a welcome cocktail and appreciate the tobacco plantations, a traditional industry of the province; OR Cigar factory (not Saturday or Sunday).
  • Visit to the Viñales Valley Lookout, which offers a beautiful overall view of the valley;
    Visit to Indian Cave with boat ride on the underground flowing river;
  • Visit to the Prehistoric Mural that illustrates the evolutionary process in the Sierra de los Organos, from mollusks to the first human inhabitants of the region.
    Maria Luisa can prepare a ham and cheese sandwich, a fruit and a bottle of water for your lunch (€ 7.00).
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GUAMÁ AND BAY OF PIGS

(1 h 35 min /178.0 km; direction Autopista Trinidad). Drive south of Havana through the rural countryside of Matanzas province.


  • Ask to rent a boat to go up the Hatiguanico River. Take an ecological walking trail that ends at the river estuary. Swimming here is recommended!
  • Visit the crocodile farm (the second largest in the world) and, if you like, take another boat trip across Treasure Lagoon to the Taínos Village, a replica of a Cuban aboriginal settlement.
  • You'll have another opportunity to swim and snorkel at the Punta Perdiz Center-near Playa Girón-where the Bay of Pigs meets the Caribbean Sea.

Bring your swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
Maria Luisa can prepare a ham and cheese sandwich, a fruit and a bottle of water for your lunch (€7.00), or you can try the crocodile meat in Guama!

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VARADERO BEACH

( 1 h 46 min / 153.7 km; direction Vía Blanca )


Varadero's world-famous beach and Cuba's main tourist destination offers an impressive spectacle to visitors from around the world.


Bathed by the crystal-clear water of the sea caressing the shore, with more than twenty kilometers of white coral sand and exuberant tropical vegetation of palm and coconut trees, the resort is a true paradise.


No wonder it is known as one of the best beaches in the world; nature's masterpiece; the object of lovers' desire and a dream location for the whole family.

Bring along swimsuits, towels and sunscreen.

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