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Tattoo
After your haircut, if you're so inclined, proceed west on Brasil to Villegas. Head north to "Sosa Tattoos" (he actually has a sign outside his mother's house) between Lamparilla and Obrapia. He does his work right in the living room. Don't worry - he's extremely careful about sanitation. All the equipment was sterilized and he used brand new needles.

  • Address: Villegas between Lamparilla and Obrapia
  • Directions: Old Havana
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    Walking Tour
    Havana is an absolutely Amazing City. I recommend anyone visiting Cuba take the time to take either a guided or self guided walking tour Havana (Old and New). The Architecture, Beauty, and History of this city is simply breath taking.

    The streets are lined with old classic cars that will make any car buff drool. It is said that in Havana cars don't die, and from what I've seen it appears to be true.

    The streets are safe, the people incredibly friendly and most are fluent in many languages so communication and directions are simple to get.

    Be sure to take lots of film. You'll love this city.

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    photography in havana
    havana is probably one of the most unique cities of the world, the charm of it, it is very hard to describe but i really left a mark in people's mind once you experince its uniqueness, i highly recommended, if you love photography you will centainly will love its photogenic character,i have been in havana during my last cuba holidays and the light of the city makes it an ideal setting for all kind of photography

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  • Address: havana
  • Directions: whole city
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    Elmer Ferrer Band
    Look up where the Elmer Ferrer Band is playing when you're in Havana. You're in for a real treat. Please see my "Havana Travel Page" for more info about this spectacular guitarist!!

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    Castillo de San Carlos de la Cabana
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  • castillo de la cabana 1774 world biggest fortress - Havana
    castillo de la cabana 1774
    world biggest fortress
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    everyday at 9PM or 21H the canon sound meaning the closing of the harbor of havana , a tradition going back to the Spanish colonial period. name after the king himself Carlos III
    and built by the French team of engineer M. De Valliére from drawing given by M. Ricaud de Targale. it is the biggest fortress in the Americas.

    it is now the site of the Festival of books in havana every year.

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  • Address: harbor point of havana
  • Directions: old havana by the harbor point
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    Castillo del Principe
    rarely mention as it serve as prison right after the revolution, many wish to forget/ But it has an historical value in the city:completed in 1799 at Arostegui hill.name given after the prince Carlos son of King Charles III, holy roman emperor Charles V,the same.

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  • Address: ave Univesidad
  • Directions: old havana, at ave universidad and los presidentes and near hospital calixto garcia.
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    Castillo de Atares
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    construction finish in 1767, to guard the city southern flank and it was a big depot for gun powder. still stands a very nice trip which should be a thing to see in havana

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  • Address: calle fabrica
  • Directions: old havana, after the ave del puerto off via blanca near the harbor, anybody can guide you in
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    The Malecon
    The multi-kilometre long sea wall that goes from Miramar through to Vedado, Centro Habana and Habana Vieja is also a Havana Institution. Everyone hangs out on the Malecon at all times of day or night - it is a place for families, children, youth, couples etc. to hang out, socialize, enjoy the views and the smell of salt-water, have drinks, listen to music.

    It is a great place to people-watch and also an interesting place at night to have some drinks and listen to the random music on the street- Luisito el hombre-orquesta (Luis, the one-man band) is fabulous if you get to see him- he drags around a huge wooden cart with home-made instruments made out of thrown out wood/garbage/plastic and plays classic tunes, Cuban tunes, new electronic tunes. He is a brilliant musician, has a beautiful voice and is highly entertaining (especially when he sings english songs and simply mimicks the sounds of the lyrics since he speaks no English).

    Beware though: the later at night it gets, the seedier the scene becomes. Police tend to patrol the area and may sit down near you, if you are obviously tourist, to make sure all is right. But don't take lots of money down there, go in a group and don't get drunk - otherwise you are guaranteed to be robbed.

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    El Cristo
    This landmark across the harbour can be seen rather easily from many places in downtown Havana and was supposedly built by Batista's wife before they fled from Castro's Revolution in 1959. The statute is beautiful and slightly remarkable but seemed no longer home to the fun, young, music-filled hang-out spot I once new 'back in the day'. It now had grass growing a little long, a few goats and a couple of Cubans with cold drinks to sell. Its a nice place to pass making your way from Parque El Morro-Cabana and down to catch the ferry (lanchita) from Casablanca to Habana Vieja. Head to the edge of the park where the Cristo stands, in the direction away from the fortresses and you will find a path leading you to a series of stairs that go to Casablanca. From there, head straight across the main little plaza and down the street where you will see the ferry station.

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    Museo de Bellas Artes
    If you only see one museum in Havana, I recommend that you go to this one: it is great option for a lazy afternoon or a rainy day when you would rather be inside.

    There are two buildings: the main building houses Cuban art (mostly paintings and sculpture) while the other building near the Parque Central a few blocks away houses mostly International art work as well as trinkets and valuables from ancient societies such as Persia, Rome and Greece (called Universal in the old Asturian Centre on San Rafael). I found this part less interesting. It is 5 CUC to enter the Cuban building or 8 CUC to see both buildings. The Cuban building will take at least several hours. Go to the top floor where you will start with colonial art and make your way down as you go through the different eras up until modern day.

    There is a plaza on the first floor where you can relax as well as a cafeteria with tables and service where you can get refrescos, beer, ice cream, cookies and crackers and some sandwiches.

    CLOSED MONDAY

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  • Address: Trocadero between Zulueta & Montserrate
  • Directions: In the far part of Centro Habana bordering on Old Havana near the Parque Central and Capitolio
  • Website: www.museonacional.cult.cu
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