The city centre of Havana is split into fifteen districts, but if you’re just visiting for a few days you’ll most likely stay between Habana Vieja (Old Havana), Centro Habana (Central Havana), or Vedado, the newer part of the city. Habana Vieja had the nicest vibe about it when we stayed. The Malecon is the sea wall that stretches from Vedado to Vieja and is very lively in the evening time, but pretty empty in the afternoon.

We walked the length of the Malecon on our first day here. Despite the clouds it was extremely humid and hot. Every empty taxi that passes, beeps and slows down to see if you want a ride.

Back on foot we were able to wander the narrow streets of Havana Vieja and check out the crumbling old buildings.