Introduction

• Havana has been the capital of Cuba since it was founded in the early 16th century.
• Is the largest city of the island, located just 90 miles from Key West, Florida.
• It has a population of slightly over 2 millions residents.
• Is divided into 15 municipalities, each one with its own neighborhoods and distinctive feel.
• The city is adorned with colonial architecture, lots of restaurants, museums, and very friendly people.

City History

The city of Havana was first established in 1954 and quickly became a top port for the Spanish Empire before becoming the capital of Cuba in 1607. Havana continued to grow under the influence of the United State through the middle of the 20th century until Cuba's 1959 revolution. Today the city remains much the way it was at the time of the revolution.

Cuisine

 

• The gastronomy of Havana is varied and plentiful.
• Strongly influenced by the European, Asian and African cultures.
• Is based mostly on fried foods and meat.

 

       Some of the most famous dishes are:
  
                                    
                                                         Congris o arroz moro

                                     
                                                               Carne con papas

Ropa vieja

 

 

Picadillo

 

 

Lechon asado

 

 

Mariquitas de platano

 

 

Tamales

 

 

Yuca con mojo

 

 

Platanos maduros

 

 

Arroz frito

 

 

Arroz imperial

 

 

Tostones

 

 

Ensalada de tomate, aguacate y lechuga

 

 

 

Some favorites desserts are:

                                                               Arroz con leche

Bunuelos

 

 

Flan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Havana in photos

                                                   Malecon de la Habana


                                        

                                        Universidad de la Habana

Cementerio Colon

 Capitolio Nacional

 

 

 

   Estacion Central

                          

 Plaza de la Revolucion

 

 

 

 

La Catedral

 

 

La Fortaleza  San Carlos de la Cabana

Me in Habana !!!

 

SANTA MARIA BEACH

HOTEL COPACABANA

                                                      OLD HABANA