José Martí Airport (HAV) The Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí is located 15 km southwest of the city center. It has three terminals — international flights arrive at Terminal 3. The airport is functional but not luxurious — welcome to Cuba. Flight Connections from Germany Condor: Direct flights

On Foot Habana Vieja and Centro Habana are excellent to explore on foot — the main attractions are within 2–3 km. Comfortable shoes are a must (cobblestones, uneven sidewalks). It's about 3 km from the Capitolio to Vedado along the Malecón — a beautiful walk, especially at sunset. Vintage Taxis (Al

Tourist Card (Tarjeta de Turista) German citizens need a tourist card for Cuba (not a classic visa) — valid for 30 days, extendable once for 30 days. You can get it: At the airline: Condor and Eurowings sell the card at check-in (approx. €25). Online: Order in advance from providers like cubaviajes

Internet & Communication

Internet in Cuba — The Reality Internet in Cuba is slow, expensive, and restricted — but it's getting better. There is no nationwide Wi-Fi and no mobile internet for tourists. You need an ETECSA card (Cuba's telecom monopoly) or an eSIM. Options ETECSA Card (Nauta): Prepaid cards for Wi-Fi hotspots

Cuba is one of the most secure travel destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Violent crime against tourists is extremely rare. The main issue: petty crime and scams (Jineteros). Jineteros & Jineteras Jineteros are Cubans who approach tourists to sell them cigars, rum, restaurant visits, ci

Health & Packing List

Health Travel health insurance: Mandatory! Without proof, you may be denied entry. Vaccinations: No mandatory vaccinations. Recommended: Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Diphtheria. Yellow fever only when entering from an endemic area. Tap water: DO NOT drink! Always buy bottled water (agua purificada). Ice c

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Travel Guide Havana

Your complete travel guide for Havana

Country:Cuba

Language:Spanish

Currency:Cuban Peso (CUP)

Best Travel Time:Dec–Mar (Dry Season)

Flight Time:10–11 hours from DE

Visa:Tourist card required (~25€)

Last updated: 20 March 2026 · 12 Chapters · 42 Sections

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Planning· 3 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Havana

4 Sections

Chapter 2

Best Travel Time & Climate

3 Sections

Chapter 3

Budget & Costs

3 Sections

Regions· 4 Chapters

Chapter 4

Habana Vieja — The Old Town

5 Sections

Chapter 5

Vedado & Malecón

5 Sections

Chapter 6

Centro Habana

4 Sections

Chapter 7

Viñales, Playas del Este & Surroundings

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Understanding· 3 Chapters

Chapter 8

History

3 Sections

Chapter 9

Culture & Lifestyle

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Chapter 10

Food & Drink

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Practical· 2 Chapters

Chapter 11

Arrival & Transport

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Chapter 12

Practical A–Z

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Habana Vieja — The Old Town

UNESCO World Heritage with four magnificent plazas, colonial palaces, baroque churches, and crumbling facades. The historic heart of Havana with Hemingway's regular bars, the Capitolio, and the legendary Calle Obispo.

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Vedado & Malecón

The more modern Havana with the world-famous Malecón, the Hotel Nacional, the Plaza de la Revolución, and the best music and nightlife scene in the city. This is where Havana's cultural heart beats.

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Centro Habana

The roughest, most authentic neighborhood in Havana — unfiltered Cuban daily life, the colorful Callejón de Hamel with Sunday rumba, the best paladares, and an architecture of fascinating decay.

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Viñales, Playas del Este & Surroundings

The best day trips from Havana: the UNESCO tobacco valley of Viñales with its mogotes, the Caribbean beaches of Playas del Este, and Hemingway's Finca Vigía in San Francisco de Paula.

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Daten: Wikidata

Einwohner: 2.492.618(2022)
Fläche: 728 km²
Zeitzone: UTC−5
Gegründet: 1515-00-00

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Berechnet aus 10 Jahren · Open-Meteo

Beste Reisezeit: Jan–Dez — basierend auf Tagestemperaturen 20–30 °C und trockenen Monaten (aus den 10-Jahres-Mittelwerten unten abgeleitet).

Monat	Jan	Feb	Mär	Apr	Mai	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Okt	Nov	Dez
Ø °C	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	29	28	27	25	24
Tag (max)	26°	28°	29°	31°	31°	32°	33°	33°	31°	30°	29°	27°
Nacht (min)	20°	20°	21°	22°	24°	25°	25°	25°	25°	24°	22°	21°
Regen mm	43	28	24	38	95	143	89	132	136	103	52	40