Get amazed in the pretty streets of Cuba this summer

By Rashmi Hemrajani

Is it exciting that you hop flights, keep a tab of different time zones before you reach your holiday destination? And as soon as you arrive, scenic landscapes, delicious food, unexplored culture all present itself as a package that makes up for the memorable journey. Skip, single connect destinations this vacation and head out for a leisurely route for a long haul holiday. So, pack your bags with more than just sunscreen and walking shoes. Get an extended visa, professional binoculars, fully charged handycam, multi-pin adaptor, a loaded credit card and you are ready to go.

Time to get amazed

Region: Cuba

Diplomatic relations between the USA and Cuba are at an all time high and it is likely that more and more tourists visiting America will include Cuba in their itinerary over the coming years. Here are four must-visit places in Cuba:

The Malecon in Havana is the place to be from sunset to sunrise. The Malecon is a broad esplanade, roadway and seawall which stretches for 8 km along the coast in Havana. At night, musicians, gallivanting teenagers, lovers, and street vendors take to the Malecon for a chill hang or to drink rum and party to a mashup of breaking waves and eclectic beats. 

Founded in 1728, University of Havana is an architectural marvel. In the 1950s, the university, which is the Castro brothersf alma mater, was the site of major anti-government protests. It remains a site of political and social organisation and the cityfs nexus of contemporary youth culture today. 

From art galleries to a beer museum, Havanafs e Old Plazaf also known as Plaza Vieja has tons of culture going on. The outdoor cafes are a great place to spend an afternoon. Tourists usually sip from three-foot-high beer towers here. 


Image: Pork hamburgers from the streets of Cuba

El Morro is a fortress guarding the entrance to Havana bay. This 16th-century fortress was also used as a prison for many years. now serves as an excellent vantage point where you can catch beautiful Atlantic sunsets. Every night at 9 pm, a ceremonial canon is fired from the fortress walls.