Top 5 Best Places to Shop in Havana | Caribbeancasas
There are many places to shop in the Cuban
capital, where you decide to go depends on what you are looking for. Whether you
seek artwork, tourist memorabilia or handicraft stalls there is plenty to suit
both your taste and your budget. Havana private apartment rental that Everyone wants to return home a gift from their
holiday in Cuba, here are a few ideas of where to start.
Almacenes San Jose Artisans Market
Almacenes
San Jose Artisans Market
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Close to your Havana holiday rental you will find Almacenes San
Jose market near to the Church of Paula on the edge of the Malecóncoastal drive. It’s the perfect place to browse and
purchase Cuban gifts, stall holders also like to haggle, so don’t accept the
first price you are offered! The market sells everything from t-shirts to paintings,
leather items and ceramics. Caribbean villa You are sure to find gifts and souvenirs for all the
family here.
Calle Obispo
Calle Obispo
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If you
prefer your shopping experience to be authentic, this is the place to visit.
With interesting old colourful buildings and small markets selling local
handicrafts, you can pepper your shopping expedition with regular mojito breaks
and listen to some Latino beats. Calle Obispo is situated in Old Havana’s main
street which is packed with galleries, shops, bars and restaurants – it’s a
real melting pot of cultures and identities - don’t miss this.
Palacio de la Artesania
Palacio de la Artesania |
A
wonderful old building with an authentic open courtyard housing 3 floors of
unique gift shops, a pleasant and airy experience where you can shop, dine or
drink until your heart is content.
La Casa del Habano
La Casa del Habano
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If you
don’t fancy taking a cigar factory tour, you can still purchase authentic Cuban
cigars right here. It has a walk in humidor, smoking rooms plus a
bar/restaurant. Combine your shopping experience with cigar shopping in La Casa
del Habano, where all of the major brands are on sale.
Old Havana
Old Havana |
You will
find beautiful buildings, old cars, cathedrals, music and shopping in this area
of the city – it is the place to come in Havana. With no tourist signs or
burger franchises, it is typical of Cuba and has some lovely,quaint artisan
stores and restaurants for you to explore this place is also best to spen your vacations and Havana private villa rentals with pool are very impressed.