Beach near Havana, Cuba

Havana Travel Guide

Cuba

Havana is Cuba’s capital and largest city, with a population of 2,148,930. It sits on the island’s north-western coast and is the country’s main urban centre.

Most visitors arrive by air at José Martí International Airport, the principal airport serving Havana, or Playa Baracoa Airport. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so plan beach trips beyond this immediate area if the coast is a priority.

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Local time

2,148,930

Population

4,656 miles away

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Weather in Havana

Wed

34°

Thu

33°

Fri

34°

Know before you go

Pays in CUP

Plug type Type A & Type B & Type C & Type L (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 106

Dial code +53

Tipping: Tipping in Cuba is appreciated for good service, though not always expected as salaries are generally low. While state-run establishments may technically prohibit tipping, it's generally accepted discreetly. Private businesses are more accustomed to receiving tips.

Best time to visit Havana

Jan

27°8

Feb

28°6

Mar

30°10

Apr

30°7

May

33°12

Jun

32°22

Jul

34°17

Aug

33°21

Sep

32°23

Oct

30°17

Nov

29°9

Dec

27°9

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Havana

  • Playa del Chivo

    4.9 km away

  • Playa de Viriato

    10.3 km away

  • Playa del Biltmore

    10.3 km away

  • Playa de Jaimanitas

    12.4 km away

  • Playa de las Hermanitas

    13.2 km away

  • La Puntilla

    14.1 km away

  • Playa Bacuranao

    15 km away

  • Playa de Santa Fe

    17.4 km away

Things to do in Havana

  1. Museum of the Revolution

    history museum

    3.3 km

  2. Castillo De Los Tres Reyes Del Morro

    monument

    4.2 km

  3. Castillo De San Salvador De La Punta

    museum

    3.3 km

  4. Teatro Nacional de Cuba

    theatre venue

    2.6 km

  5. Plaza de Armas

    park

    3.4 km

  6. Monument to the Victims of the USS Maine

    monument

    3.8 km

  7. Callejon de Hamel

    art gallery

    2.9 km

  8. Teatro Martí

    theatre venue

    2.5 km

Getting there

Jose Marti International Airport · 13.5 km

Playa Baracoa Airport · 23.6 km

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