Great view of Old Havana and the Malecon as the surf pounds the shore. Interesting to see Guevara's office here as well. More

Very impressive fortress , close the Castillo El Morro . Is very nice to visit those places in Havana , you usually are in the opposite side of the water so from La Cabana and el Morro you can have a fresh view on the city coast line . From la Cabaña you listen everyday from the last 200 years... More

Different price for the tourist then for the cubans. there is a museum there with the history of mankind, and really nice surroundings. Get this amazing view over old havana too, so that isalmost worth the visit alone. More

A quick 10 minute taxi ride from Old Havana. Well maintained fort with a goat herd of about 40 animals "cutting" the grass in the dry moats. Plenty of restored rooms and exhibits on weapons and the former prison cells. Excellent exhibit on Che Guevara's life and possessions (once you get past a small amount of propaganda) as he made... More

We toured Castillo de San Carlos along with El Morro - both are interesting historical sites and have many interesting things to see. Without an appereciation for the history or a knowledgeable guid they sites are both still visually impressive but are more inspiring with an understanding of their significance to the protection of Havana and their use through its... More

Despite the fact it was pouring with rain, we went to La Cabana to watch the canon ceremony which happens at 9 o'Clock every night. The ceremony was fascinating, and the canon goes of with an almighty bang into the sea! The buildings are beautiful, and the history behind them is fascinating. A definite must in Habana. More

Beautifully maintained and restored, dating from colonial times. Also the place where Che Guevara set up his headquarters after the revolution and ordered the executions of thousands. But they don't talk about that part of the history. More

Amazing views of the whole city from here, plus there are often events and things going on there which are really interesting including literary festivals and music. More

Went twice, once for the evening gun ceremony and once during the day. The evening gun ceremony was well attended but not too overcrowded. We found it worthwhile to pay the extra 1 CUC for the balcony which provided a better view of the ceremony. There was a lot that we missed so returned the following afternoon. This is a... More