Welcome to Havana, the capitol of Cuba.Havana was founded by the Spanish in November 1519 along the natural harbor of the Bay of Havana. The Spanish would stop here whenever they travelled between the New World and the Old World.

It became a shipbuilding centre in the 17th century. This led to the construction of baroque and neoclassical styled buildings.The modern Havana is divided into three cities: Old Havana, Vedado, and the newer suburban districts.

El Morro

Built-in 1589 in response to raids on the city, the Morro Castle protected the entrance of the harbor with a chain strung out across the water.  El Morro once housed a school for lighthouse keepers. There was actually a watchtower here until the British blew it up during their successful siege in 1762. 

The cannons around the fort are now badly rusted, but the walls are well preserved. A cannon is fired at 9pm nightly, the "El Cañonazo de las 9" is a leftover custom kept from colonial times signaling the closure of the city gates.

Cuba's Classic Cars

Do you love classic cars? Cuba boasts an estimated 60,000 vintage automobiles from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. The most iconic way to see Havana is one of these classic convertibles!

Casita de la Luz

Proclaim Cuba's Children's ministry is a dynamic outreach introducing children to Jesus by offering Vacation Bible School, International Mission's Camp, and other programs throughout Cuba. In Havana, Casita de la Luz offers the bright light of Jesus to hundreds of children living in the darkness of extreme poverty. Watch this video to see the joy being spread through this program.