The Paseo de Martí (Paseo del Prado)

The Paseo del Prado of Havana

The Paseo de Martí, popularly called Paseo del Prado, is one of the great avenues of Havana, lined with trees and palaces. The Havana audio-guided tour takes it to evoke this emblematic promenade, between Old Havana and the centre.

The great promenade of the capital

The Paseo de Martí, better known as the Paseo del Prado, is an elegant avenue of Havana, with a central paved promenade, shaded by trees and lined with benches and lampposts. Framed by palaces and colourful residences, it links Old Havana to the centre of the city and the Malecón. A place of walking and life, it is one of the most emblematic arteries of the Cuban capital.

What to see

Here you wander along the shaded central promenade, between palaces, colourful residences and benches, in the heart of Havana life. The Paseo del Prado links Old Havana to the centre and the Malecón. It is a lively and elegant stop, ideal for strolling and observing the life of the capital.

Practical information

The Paseo del Prado lies in the heart of Havana, linking Old Havana to the centre and the Malecón, reachable on foot. It is a public avenue and promenade freely accessible at all times and on the level; the shops around have their own hours. The promenade is particularly pleasant at the end of the day.

What is the Paseo de Martí also called?

It is popularly called the Paseo del Prado; it is an elegant avenue with a central promenade linking Old Havana to the centre and the Malecón.

Where is the Paseo del Prado?

In the heart of Havana, between Old Havana, the centre and the Malecón.