Founded on the 16th of November, 1519 as the city of San Cristóbal de La Habana, the capital city of Cuba boasts its traditional ability to provide the perfect setting for cultural encounters: music, dance, arts, amusement and sports, all in a friendly and educated atmosphere. Havana’s Historical Core, declared by UNESCO World Heritage, is one of the best-preserved remainders of Colonial America, and ranks among the 121 architectural and ecological jewels of the World. The white sandy beaches East of the City invite you to enjoy an “eternal summer” under the sun, at the clean waters of the Caribbean, just thirty minutes away from Downtown Havana.