Alma Shop

Havana


Whether you're searching for jewelry, embroidered cushions or a vintage cigar humidor, this privately run shop is a great place to pick up a high-quality gift or souvenir. The owners have traveled across Cuba to carefully select pieces made by local artisans; each item is unique and handmade using natural or recycled materials.


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1. Memorial de la Denuncia

0.13 MILES

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2. La Maqueta de la Capital

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3. La Casa de las Tejas Verdes

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4. El Bosque de la Habana

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5. Acuario Nacional

1.15 MILES

Founded in 1960, the national aquarium is a Havana institution designed primarily for Cuban visitors, who arrive by the legion. Overseas visitors, be…

6. Tomb of Eduardo Chibás

1.23 MILES

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7. Russian Embassy

1.27 MILES

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8. Necrópolis Cristóbal Colón

1.34 MILES

Havana's main cemetery (a national monument), one of the largest in the Americas, is renowned for its striking religious iconography and elaborate marble…