Timeline
14:00
Stand in the main hall of Havana Central. Take a moment to look up at the scale of the station, the largest in Cuba. It is a place of transit and departure, but right now it is just a grand, quiet space to orient yourself before the walk begins.
14:18
Walk 11 minutes to DNext Bar Cafetería. It is fully air-conditioned, a relief from the afternoon heat. Order a quick meal or a cocktail. The prices start at a reasonable US$3.5, making it a perfect, low-pressure stop to recharge before heading further west.
14:45
Continue the walk west-northwest for 65 minutes to Mediterráneo Havana. This restaurant is a landmark in itself. Use this time to stretch your legs and enjoy the steady progress across the city. Arrive just as the late afternoon light begins to soften.
15:00
Walk just 3 minutes from Mediterráneo to Ela & Paleta. Grab an ice cream here. The shop is open until 21:00, so you can enjoy a sweet treat while the day winds down. It is a short, easy walk that keeps you in the same local pocket.
Local tip
The walk from the station to the western spots is substantial. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. DNext is open from 08:30 to 24:00, and Ela & Paleta from 09:00 to 21:00, so your timing fits well within their hours.
Check before you go
- DNext Bar Cafetería is open 08:30-24:00.
- Ela & Paleta is open 09:00-21:00.
- The walk from Havana Central to Mediterráneo Havana takes about 65 minutes on foot.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Havana (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).