Six Exciting Things to do in Little Havana

Little Havana is a Latin-inspired Republican district in Miami. The vivacious Hispanic culture is evident is pretty much everything around Little Havana – the people, the food, the music, the fragrance of Cuban coffee, the murals and so much more! One of the very important attractions in Miami, Little Havana's eclectic art galleries, vibrant boutiques and quaint little sidewalk cafes are sure to lure you in. Here are some fun things to do when you visit Little Havana.

1. Catch a Show at Teatro Avante

The magnificent architecture of the Teatro Avante should not be missed by anyone who has an eye for eclectic beauty. It features classical and contemporary Latin performances and is also host to the star-studded annual International Hispanic Theatre Festival of Miami.



2. Sample Cuban Cuisine at Versailles Restaurant

A popular landmark at Little Havana is the iconic Versailles Restaurant which serves up Cuban delicacies like boliche, lechonasado, fritas, chicharrón, cubanos, and traditional croquetas. Don't miss the delectable but strong 'cafecito', the syrupy Cuban espresso or the famous Café Cubano.

3. Be a Part of the Viernes Culturales Street Party

Coincide your Miami excursions to Little Havana on a Friday night where you can enjoy free entertainment with the Viernes Culturales celebration which passes through the downtown area. This Latin-styled street party has live music, dancing, food vendors, and street performances spanning the entire evening.

4. Have a Picnic at Maximo Gomez Park

The Maximo Gomez Park is colloquially called 'Domino Park' because of the amount of board games like chess and dominoes that are played here every day by Cuban locals. You can spend an entire afternoon here at the park. Pick up a take-away from a nearby restaurant, grab a good book along the way and you're all set!



5. Visit the Cigar Rolling Room at El Credito Cigar Factory

In the rolling room at the El Credito Cigar Factory you can watch hand-crafted cigars taking shape right in front of you! Watching the expert cigar rollers effortlessly create the famous Cuban cigars is a great experience. The El Credito Cigar Factory is the oldest cigar factory to be operating in the United States of America. It has an exclusive collection of cigars that come in 23 signature sizes, including El Rico Habano, La Gloria Cubana, El Credito International, and Serie R to name a few.

6. Walk around Calle Ocho

Many Miami city tours will take you to Calle Ocho which has some of the best Cuban restaurants serving up delicacies like fish croquetas and shrimp tortillas. Check out the art galleries, fruit stands and little cafes that line the street. Don't miss the Walkway of the Stars also called Little Havana Paseo de las Estrellas where there are tributes to many Latin-American celebrities like Celia Cruz and Gloria Estefan. There is also a memorial park housing monuments to Cuban heroes like Antonio Maceo and Jose Marti.

Little Havana's vibrant and pulsating scene is bound to set the mood for your vacation. You can visit the sights and sounds of Little Havana through a Miami bus tour or a Miami boat tour.

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