Carnaval is the most attractive, colourful, and most wonderful annual festival in Cuba. generally, two cities get to host this big event; Havana and Santiago de Cuba. Cuban people gather on the streets and cherish their rich culture and heritage. One can expect the streets to be filled with colorful dresses, music, dance, drum beats, and smiles. Local tour companies arrange Carnaval tours. They provide a seat on the strand, food, and a local tour guide. A local tour guide is very essential when it comes to Cuban nightlife.
The tour guide will help the tourists to reach their hotel on time. Tourists can enjoy Comparasas. These are the tough street performances done by the locals. Two types of Comparasas can be seen during Carnaval; Conga and Paseos. Conga is the performance of the lower class citizens of the country. They visit the Carnaval parade ground in groups. These are mostly group performances. They offer percussion performances. More dancers take part in each Conga group. Big groups offer different types of performances in Conga. Paseos are for expert professional performers. People from the upper section of the country generally take part in Paseos.
Here modern European style Orchestra performances can be seen. Male and female performers of different ages can be seen performing. The night sky is filled with the lights and the drum beats. The Carnaval takes place throughout the weekends of July and August. Tourists pour in from different parts of the world. So all the hotels are pretty filled up. It is therefore better to book everything beforehand just to avoid the last time cancellations.
By Bus
Buses are available from Havana airport to Malecon Cuba. It would take around 41 mins and the
fare is around 1Cuban peso.
By Taxi
One can take a taxi from Havana airport arrival to Malecon Cuba. The distance is around
20.5 km. It would take around 20-30 mins and the fare is 19-23 Cuban peso.
By Car
One can drive a car from Havana Airport to Malecon Cuba. The charges may vary.
● You can view and enjoy all the performances from the strand
● You can join in the fun by singing and dancing, along with them
● You can hire a local tour program that covers all the possible activities for you and your family
● The local tour program will provide you with a local tour guide That will be very helpful
● Try local food and enjoy all the Cuban delicacies available in the Carnaval
● You can check out the city on your own also
● Download the map of the city for all the entry points, probable roads, and crossings
● Lots of shops are there where tourists can purchase souvenirs for friends and family
Waiting Time
No
Entrance Fee
One can roam around the city on foot. Entry fee to different attractions are different. If you want,
you can avail of a cruise trip worth $130- $150 pp.
Time you can spend
6 to 7 hours
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