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Havana New Years Eve 2024

Guide to new years eve in Havana, Cuba. Top fireworks, parties and hotels for NYE 2023-2024

Havana is an amazing place to celebrate New Years Eve! Up in the north of the Caribbean and home to over 2 million Cubans you're sure to have an amazing trip! With a rich, controversial background, Cuba is now one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean.

Of course you have the gorgeous beach Playas del Este to wile away the hours, but there are a lot of activities for those looking for a more cultural and active holiday. This includes Havana's National Museum of Fine Arts, street fiestas, visiting Old Havana and walking along the Malecón or visiting La Cabana fortress, don't forget to pass by El Capitolio!

Classic car enthusiasts, this will be heaven for you, with many Old Car Tours available you could be cruising around in a Buick Special or Invicta, a cheeky Chevrolet Deluxe, Ford Fairlanes, Thunderbirds, Oldsmobiles - it would be hard to pick one in particular!

Cathedral Square New Year Party

Cubans are more low key at New Year, many choose to stay at home with family and friends and have their parties indoors, but if you are intent on heading out to find a party then one of the popular spots for New Years Eve is Cathedral Square (Plaza de la Catedral) where locals and tourists alike gather (you'll need to get a ticket first though, but includes dinner, entertainment etc).

Tickets are normally available from the main Tourist information office, either in person or online, or the tourist desks at most of the major hotels will also be able to help you out.

New Year Traditions

If you are out an about on New Years Eve, be mindful that it is a tradition to throw a bucket of water out the window - careful, you're not underneath!! There is also the 21 salutes shot from the cannon at San Carlos de la Cabana Fortress to makr the anniversary of the Cuban Revolution.

Like everywhere these days, the bars, restaurants and clubs will have special New Year menus and events, but it is always better to book in advance so you're not left disappointed.

New Years Eve Hotels

Christmas and New Year is a very busy time, so it's highly recommended that you get your accommodation booked in advance. There are some spectacular hotels to stay in, here are just a few:

Iberostar Parque Central
NH Capri La Habana
Melia Habana
H10 Habana Panorama
Hotel Santa Isabel

You can search for deals at all of these venues, plus all of the top Havana new years eve hotels here.

Restaurants

It is also highly reommmended to visit the restaurants in the old town, many of which have New Years Eve deals on and then you can check out the fireworks at Havana Bay!

Some restaurants you might want to put on your to visit list:

Los Naranjos
San Cristobal Paladar
Rio Mar
La Guarida

Plus of course the famous El Floridita, the historic fish restaurant and cocktail bar that was a favourite hangout for Ernest Hemingway during his time in Havana.

NYE Live Stream

So at the moment, from what I can see, there are no live webcams in the Havana area, as soon as this changes, I'll update the page! If you know differently, please get in touch, it seems likely there may be more coverage becomes available in a post Castro Cuba.

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