Casa de las Américas House, Havana
Go to the Casa de las Américas in Vedado, Havana, Cuba, and delve into Latin America’s deep cultural wealth
Casa de las Américas House, Havana
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The Casa de las Américas House is a cultural center located in Calle G Street, next to El Malecón of Havana, in the quarter of Vedado. This cultural center was founded by Haydée Santamaría, survivor of the assault on Moncada in 1959. Its objective is to investigate, support, reward and publish the works of writers, musicians, theater practitioners, and other artists from the continent.
Nowadays, it is a meeting point and forum for dialogue concerning innovative ideas with a unique atmosphere. The House has exchanges with institutions from all over the world, and often puts on temporary exhibitions, as well as concerts and interesting events.
This foundation is quite important for Cuba, since during the period when all Latin American governments (except Mexico) severed relations with Cuba, the foundation tried to avoid the total destruction of the connection between Cuba and the rest of Latin American cultures.
Its interior houses an art gallery and a bookshop, both with an intellectual atmosphere.
Nowadays the institution is lead by poet Roberto Fernández Retamar.
More information:
Location:
Calle 3, on the corner with Calle G, Vedado - Havana.
Ticket Price:
Free admission.
Opening Hours:
Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:40pm; Sundays from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Interactive map:
Vedado
- Essentia places to visit:
- University of Havana
- Plaza de la Revolución Square
- José Martí Memorial
- Christopher Columbus Cemetery
- El Malecón
- Other places:
- Museo Napoleónico (Napoleonic Museum)
- National Museum of Decorative Arts
- Hotel Nacional de Cuba
- Hotel Habana Libre
- Edificio Focsa Building
- Dance Museum
- Monument to the Victims of the USS Maine
- US Interest Section
- Máximo Gómez Museum (Quinta de los Molinos)
- Monument to Antonio Maceo
- Torreón de San Lázaro Turret
- Avenida de los Presidentes de la Habana Avenue
- Casa de las Américas House
- Train Museum
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