After Plaza América in Varadero, this is probably Cuba's flashiest shopping mall – and there's barely a tourist in sight. The place has taken a step up in recent years: formerly empty shelves are now at least half full of consumer goods. For something with a unique Cuban touch, pop into Baracoa, a chocolate shop.
Plaza Carlos III
Havana
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Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
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Nearby Havana attractions
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