• Colourful cars in Havana, Cuba
  • Jamie Swan ©
  • Colourful cars driving in Havana, Cuba
0 1 2

Havana possesses a unique kind of romantic charm, with its crumbling colonial architecture, flashy vintage cars and deluge of cultural festivals.

Overview

Havana is one of Latin America’s most evocative and intriguing cities – famously stuck in a time warp, with crumbling façades and junk shop furnishings, its streets filled with one-gear bikes and classic American cars.

Havana embodies 1950’s nostalgia with restored baroque colonial buildings and squares, but it is changing. There are new restaurants and smart hotels, and local people are more involved in the modern economy. The city retains its romance, colour and spontaneity alongside the ever-present reminders of its unique modern history. Just shut your eyes and listen to the music…

THE UK’S NO. 1 SPECIALIST IN TRAVEL TO LATIN AMERICA

What our clients say Contact Us

Holidays Havana

From expertly designed Private Journeys to trail-blazing Group Tours, browse our range of carefully crafted holidays.

Colourful cars driving in Havana, Cuba

Private Journeys

Cuba

Luxury Cuba: Colonial classics and coast

10 days from £2,720pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

Vinales

Group - Discovery

Cuba

Parakeet: Cuba Beyond the beach

12 days from £2,872pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

Colourful cars in Havana, Cuba

Private Journeys

Cuba

Self-drive Cuba: Best of the west

13 days from £1,880pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

iStock ©

Private Journeys

Cuba

Self-drive Cuba: Explore the east

13 days from £2,240pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

Things to do

We proudly offer the widest range of activities, excursions and one-of-a-kind experiences across all our destinations, tried and tested personally by our travel experts.

Accommodation

Browse our unrivalled portfolio of accommodation . Every option has been carefully chosen by our team of travel experts, so you can rest assured that you’ll relax in utter comfort.

Where to go when - our guide to Havana

Havana

The weather in Havana is wide and varied

Havana possesses a unique kind of romantic charm, with its crumbling colonial architecture, flashy vintage cars and deluge of cultural festivals. High season here is December - May, with ideal sunny weather and less rainfall, while the wet season June - November brings higher temperatures, steamy humidity and the possibility of hurricanes. There are exciting cultural events here throughout the year, from the International Jazz Festival in December to the glittering parades of Carnival in July.

View our Havana weather guide

Papagaio

Your edit for Latin American inspiration

Our exciting range of articles on Latin America explore everything from iconic destinations and lesser-known cultural gems to delicious traditional recipes. You’ll also find exclusive travel tips, first-hand client reviews and the chance to get your personal questions answered by our travel experts.

View Extraordinary Inspiration
Bartolome, Galápagos

Meet our team

Real Latin american experts

  • Hannah
    Hannah Donaldson - Travel Expert

    Having spent part of her childhood in Colombia and worked in Brazil and Costa Rica, Hannah's ties to Latin America run deep. Hannah is a much valued Travel Expert in our Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tours sales team.

  • Paul Winrow Giffin
    Paul Winrow-Giffin - Travel Expert

    After graduating in Computer Science, Paul spent seven months travelling from Colombia to Argentina and came home hooked on Latin America.

  • Juliet
    Juliet Ellwood - Travel Expert

    After graduating with a degree in Anthropology and History and having been fascinated by Latin America since childhood by the book featuring photos of Nazca, Juliet first visited the region in 2003. Since then, Juliet has visited the majority of countries in Latin America but has particularly extensive experience with Peru, a country she loves for many reasons but not least, its incredible archaeological richness and delicious food!

  • Lina
    Lina Fuller - Travel Expert

    Lina's passion for the continent where she was born really took off when she moved to Córdoba (Argentina) to study, spending the holidays travelling between Argentina and her native Colombia.

  • Rosie profile
    Rosie Kay - Travel Expert

    During a career break, Rosie embarked on an unforgettable year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. Now back in the UK, she is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others, helping them discover her favourite place in the world.

  • Maggie
    Maggie Wilson - Travel Expert

    Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.

0 1 2 3 4 5