Malecon

Promenade Havana, Havana, Cuba

What to expect

The Malecón is a 5-mile-long boulevard that stretches along the water in Havana, Cuba. It is a popular meeting point and place of refuge for locals, and a favorite spot for tourists. The Malecón offers a beautiful seaside walk, and its atmosphere reaches its full potential at night, with crowds of people watching the sunset, laughing, and drinking. The promenade is also a great spot for fishing, and on stormy days, waves crash up against the seawall, making for a great photo opportunity. The Malecón is lined with eclectic architecture, including Neoclassical and Art Nouveau buildings, and is home to several important monuments and landmarks, including the Hotel Nacional de Cuba and the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Platform

Plan your family visit to the Malecon with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took an unforgettable ride along the Malecon in a beautiful American convertible! We enjoyed the view of the front of the sea, along this mythical promenade lined with magnificent ruined palaces

Highlights: The children loved the ride in the car! Discovering Havana by car was a real pleasure for them, as they don't like walking very much. We saw many vintage cars, and the kids also enjoyed the 'coco-taxi' ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We rode along the Malecon, a roughly 5-mile esplanade that hugs the sea

Highlights: You’ll cover more ground in a car, but if time allows, taking a walk is the old-school way to view the scenery ✨