Cuba Downtown + Gardens & Parks Pictures

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This bright yellow building near Plaza Mayor holds examples of some of the most impressive wealth from the city’s rich past.

Dine at lakeside restaurants, wander amid landscaped gardens, spot varied birdlife and partake in recreational pursuits at this picturesque park.

Sit beneath the shade of a palm tree, browse the stands of a book fair and visit museums set in grand palaces at Havana’s oldest square.

Relive Cuban history from the 1400s to the present day via exhibits set in the exquisite rooms of Havana’s former presidential palace.

Dine at lakeside restaurants, wander amid landscaped gardens, spot varied birdlife and partake in recreational pursuits at this picturesque park.

An eclectic mix of styles and colors in this century-old building presents a whimsically ornate structure overlooking the sea.

Walk in the shoes of presidents, admire a monumental façade and marvel at opulent interior decorations at one of Havana’s most emblematic buildings.

Dine at lakeside restaurants, wander amid landscaped gardens, spot varied birdlife and partake in recreational pursuits at this picturesque park.

See a pretty panorama of colonial architecture and historic monuments in this leafy park that marks the birthplace of Cienfuegos.

Sit on a bench in this pleasant park and watch the goings-on as the people of Santa Clara gather for music and friendship.

Sip rum cocktails or enjoy a cigar on a terrace overlooking the intriguing Old Town while you contemplate the history of this newly accessible Caribbean city.

Sit beneath the shade of a palm tree, browse the stands of a book fair and visit museums set in grand palaces at Havana’s oldest square.

Spend a day exploring the esplanade, admiring luxurious residences and enjoying uninterrupted vistas of the Bay of Cienfuegos in this picturesque suburb.

Dine at lakeside restaurants, wander amid landscaped gardens, spot varied birdlife and partake in recreational pursuits at this picturesque park.

Dine at lakeside restaurants, wander amid landscaped gardens, spot varied birdlife and partake in recreational pursuits at this picturesque park.

Walk in the shoes of presidents, admire a monumental façade and marvel at opulent interior decorations at one of Havana’s most emblematic buildings.

Enjoy the elegant colonial buildings, impressive art installations and great people-watching opportunities that make this Old Havana plaza so special. 

After Che Guevara liberated this city in 1958, the area continued its revolutionary path, eventually leading to edgy cultural developments.

Marvel at the many arches of the majestic façade and enter this regal palace to visit its museum and learn about the city.

This bright yellow building near Plaza Mayor holds examples of some of the most impressive wealth from the city’s rich past.

Catch superb ballet and opera performances and take a guided tour at one of the oldest-running theaters in Latin America.

One of the earliest mansions of the city’s golden age is now a museum showing the elegant fineries of Trinidad’s wealthy sugar-producing period.

Dine at lakeside restaurants, wander amid landscaped gardens, spot varied birdlife and partake in recreational pursuits at this picturesque park.