COOL THINGS IN JAPAN YOU MUST SEE
Case in point, La Guarida, which means “The Hideaway,” is one of the best restaurants in Havana.
From the outside, it looks like an abandoned building but inside, a burst of color and innovative design is the setting for delicious local food. This is the case for many other fine restaurants in Havana. Tip: Don’t be put off by the exterior. Hidden Havana can be deceiving. Once inside the décor and food will amaze you.
A new mosque in Habana Vieja serves a long-established, vibrant Muslim community. Beautiful churches in prime locations serve the Russian Orthodox congregations.
The Afro-Cuban religion is very prominent. The religion is explained in detail at the Oricha Museum across from Parque Central. An oricha is one of the many spirit manifestations of the Santeria religion.
Today the local government encourages a resurgence recognizing the neighborhood’s potential as a tourist draw.
The architecture most people are familiar with is the crumbling colonial masterpieces of Habana Vieja or Old Havana, the colonial center of town. Few know about the elegant mansions to the far west of the city lining 5th Avenue.