vendredi 22 août 2014

Havana

Cuba's capital and population of over 2 million inhabitants, Havana is the economic, cultural and historical center. You will fall in love with this city on the Gulf of Mexico, its houses with pastel shades, fortresses recalling the Spanish conquest and the warmth of its people.

The city is divided into 15 municipalities. Old Havana, Heritage Site by UNESCO, is west of the port. Once encircled by walls, demolished in 1863, the district has expanded gradually to reach the current city center.

At the west end, is the Vedado neighborhood are grouped almost all restaurants hotels and other entertainment. Nearby, at the Plaza de la Revolucion, stands the administrative district built in the 50s Farther west to Miramar, Marianao and Playa, it is mainly residential.

Havana is connected to the old town through a tunnel of 733 m completed in 1958 There are mainly public housing and two small fishing villages: Alamar and Cojimar.

The majority of the population lives south of Havana near industrial areas. A little further away, are international, golf and zoo airport.

Center your tour around the old town, Vedado and downtown. Enjoy the richness of the city but also its contrasts. True open-air museum, the old city of Havana concentrates the most beautiful monuments and museums in the country.

You can not miss the Morro Castle, which overlooks the bay and the Cathedral of San Cristobal de La Habana Plaza Catedral, one of the busiest places.
If you have some time to browse through the old town, visit the Museum of the City to better know the history of Cuba and the National Museum of Fine Arts, bringing together local and foreign works.

More contemporary and interesting in terms of history and Cuban culture, stop by the Museum of the Revolution, and national music museum next door.

Finally, the car museum will better understand the origin of these old cars you come across everywhere.

Do not be surprised by the heavy police presence in Havana. They are present mainly to ward jineteros (touts).

Around Havana, starting to the east, take the highway to Pinar del Rio. The site of Las Terrezas probably surprise you: you can see the old coffee plantations remains.

Nearby, the Vinales Valley is famous for its wooded hills, large boulders of limestone where you can go climbing. These two sites are classified as Heritage.

Finally, if you love wild corners, take the boat towards the Isla de la Juventud. This little paradise in addition to its lush vegetation, home to one of the most beautiful beaches of Cuba, Cayo Largo and has the best dive sites.
                                                                                                                                   From : l'internaute

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