Havana was founded by the Spanish in 1519 in the natural harbor of the Bay of Havana. It became a stopping point for the treasure laden Spanish Galleons on the crossing between the New World and the Old World.
The designated area consists of a set of 18 fortifications along the coast and the harbour, the old city center (Habana Vieja) and 19th century extensions. The Castillo de la Real Fuerza is the the oldest extant colonial fortress in the Americas. Other important remaining castles include Castillo del Morro, La Cabaña fortress and San Salvador de la Punta Fortress.
The Office of the Historian of the City of Havana, as the local authority for heritage management and the coordinating entity for the process of comprehensive rehabilitation of the territory by the State.
This journey allows a unique approach to the management model based on self-financing and the principles that underpin responsible tourism development in the territory.
Old Havana was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List
Tour Itinerary
09:00 Visit to the Convent of Our Lady of Bethlehem
10:00 Walking with an specialist around social centers in the Historical Center (Protected Housing, Workshop Schools, Rehabilitation Center for children with motor disabilities Senén Casas Regueiro), informal talk with a restore specialist
11:00 Visit to the Melchor Gaspar de Jovellanos Restoration Workshop School.
Optional Lunch
14:00 Visit to the Model of Old Havana
Included:
- Tour Guide in full command of English and/or other foreign language
- All the tours as indicated with the Entrances pointed out in the Program, with explanation of Specialist when mention.
- Private transportation
- Lunch as indicated.
- Mineral water (500ml)
- 24 hours phone emergency num
- Staff assistance during the whole staying for the implementation of the Program
- Local Taxes
Not included:
- Tourist Visa
- Medical Insurance.
- Tips
- Services not mentioned in the Program.
