Cuba
Havana
Welcome to Havana, Cuba! This colorful capital city on a Caribbean island is famous for its pastel-painted old buildings and classic cars from the 1950s that still roll down the streets today.
Why is it famous?
Havana is bursting with color — pink, yellow, turquoise, and orange buildings line its old streets, mixing Spanish, African, and Caribbean styles.
It's world-famous for its classic American cars from the 1950s, still driven every day and lovingly kept shiny by their owners.
How was it built?
Spanish settlers founded Havana in 1519, and it grew into an important port city where ships stopped on their way across the Atlantic Ocean.
Old Havana's narrow streets and grand buildings were built over hundreds of years, which is why the whole historic center is protected today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Amazing facts
Havana is home to around 2 million people, making it one of the largest cities in the Caribbean.
Because new car imports stopped for decades, Cubans became expert mechanics, keeping thousands of classic cars from the 1950s running with homemade parts.
Quick facts
- Havana is home to around 2 million people, making it one of the largest cities in the Caribbean.
- Because new car imports stopped for decades, Cubans became expert mechanics, keeping thousands of classic cars from the 1950s running with homemade parts.
- El Malecón, a long seaside walkway, is where locals gather every evening to chat, fish, and watch the sunset over the water.
- Musicians play lively son and salsa music on street corners all across the city.