Havana - Paseo del Prado

Considered by many to be the most beautiful street in Havana, the Paseo del Prado should be on every visitor's list of things to see. The street is lined by many historical buildings carefully restored to their 19th and 20th Century glory. The Paseo del Prado is a popular place for the people of Havana to stroll at all times of the day and a good spot to gain a better understanding of the real life of Cubans outside of the sterility of an all inclusive beach resort.

Several highlights of the Paseo del Prado are the Hotel Sevilla with its mudejar styling, the home of Dr. Carlos Finlay, the man who discovered that mosquitoes spread yellow fever, and finally, and Havana's most famous wedding chapel, the Palacio de los Matrimonios.

Although the area containing the highlights of the Paseo del Prado is not terribly long, if visitors find their legs tiring, there are a multitude of benches to rest upon and people watch.