La Bodeguita del Medio, Havana. Cuba

• ( 3 reviews)
• Calle Empedrado No. 207, Havana City. Cuba
• Daily
• (537) 8671364
• Destination: Havana

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The Bodeguita del Medio oozes history and suffers from over popularity. Still, it is pretty much a must-visit for any first time trip to Havana. The collage of famous photos and signatures that crowd the walls here are legend. You'll definitely want a reservation, although even with a reservation, you'll probably end up waiting for a table--this place is just that popular. Tradition would have you start things off with a mojito, although the mojitos here are notoriously weak. Definitely order one with 3- or 5-year old añejo rum if you plan on enjoying it. The food, simple and well prepared Cuban dishes, is pretty good.

The slow-roasted pork is my favorite, although the ropa vieja (shredded beef) gives it a run for its money. No matter what you order, make sure you have it served with plenty of yuca with mojo and the arroz morro, black beans with rice. This place is crowded and rowdy, so don't come expecting anything less.

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La Bodeguita del Medio is located in Havana

Capital of Cuba and the country's administrative, political, cultural and scientific center, it is also the capital of two provinces: City of Havana and Havana. Though only around 280 square miles (727 square kilometers) in size-0.65 percent of the archipelago's total area.

The Old Havana and system of forts led UNESCO to declare it a part of world heritage in 1982. Founded on its present site in 1519, the settlement of San Cristobal de La Habana prospered mainly due to its bay, which was a natural port of call for ships sailing to and from the New World. Starting in 1634, because of its strategic location, San Cristobal de La Habana was considered the key to the New World-as attested to by royal letters patent-and the main defense of the West Indies.

The Cuban capital consists of an immense number of buildings in a wide range of architectural styles, built in the course of nearly five centuries. These styles range from the pre-baroque to the baroque, neo-Gothic, neoclassical, eclectic, art noveau and art-deco, to the modern.

Alejo Carpentier, one of Cuba's most famous authors, called it "the city of columns" and focused attention on its streets, which he considered a perennially rich show of life, humanity and contrasts that was bound to entertain any observer.

Over 14 kilometers of excellent beaches lie to the east of the Cuban capital. To the south, a green belt contributes to a healthful atmosphere.

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