Surroundings

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Surroundings

Casa Miriam is strategically situated and many attractions are within walking distance. Havana's famous promenade, the 'Malecón', is literally around the corner and is the place to be for everyone: from practising musicians and courting couples to trendy Havana youth as well as the obligatory fishermen. Stroll down the Malecón, which a cool sea breeze and a magic view make a must. Take the heat out of your day with a break in the comfortable, atmospheric and peaceful gardens of the Hotel Nacional. Followed by a mojito and a tuna sandwich, you will be ready for Havana again.

Street 'Calle 23', also known as "La Rampa", starts at the Malecón. Especially at night, the young, trendy Havana youth hang out here. Taste Cuba's best ice-cream at the famous Coppelia complex at "La Rampa". When the weather is fine (which it is almost every day) you will see long queues of locals here, waiting patiently for a delicious ice cream scoop. As a tourist, you can avoid the queues and walk around them since you will have CUC's in your pocket. If you find this a bit decadent; be one with the Cubans, join the queue and make some new friends!

The University of Havana is a 10 minutes-walking distance away. "Habana Vieja" or "Old Havana" just over 20 minutes, which is still close. Here you will find the "Capitolio" (a copy of the Capitol in Washington D.C.) and ‘Obispa street", a busy shopping street filled with tourists, pubs, restaurants and traditional ventures, such as old pharmacies. Once you walk into a side street, you will be surprised by the lively cafés and galleries. In 'Habana Vieja', nearby its many attractions, you will encounter a lot of traditional Cubans. Especially worth mentioning are the aged ladies standing out smoking huge Havana cigars, posing for a photograph (and, of course, a Cuban Convertible Peso). "Habana Vieja" is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and that is clearly perceptible. You will immediately know when you are leaving the area, as the street views change dramatically. It can be interesting to experience the difference!

Malecon

Hotel Nacional de Cuba

Capitolio

Habana Vieja

Havana Vieja