Boyeros

Introduction

Boyeros sits on the southwestern side of Havana, one of the municipalities that make up the Cuban capital. It took its present shape in 1976, when it was formed by amalgamating the town of Santiago de Las Vegas.

For many travellers, Boyeros is the first and last piece of Havana they see: José Martí International Airport lies within the municipality, so your arrival and departure both pass through it. Beyond the airport, the area's identity is bound up with Santiago de Las Vegas, the town at its core.

Three days in Boyeros

Day one: Arrive at José Martí International Airport, the gateway to Boyeros and the wider Cuban capital. Once you have cleared the airport, make your way into Havana and take your bearings in the city before returning to Boyeros for the evening. Keep your first day simple: settle in, eat well, and rest after the journey.

Day two: Give the day to Havana, the city that surrounds Boyeros. Wander its streets, take in the architecture and daily life, and stop for Cuban food when you get hungry. If you want a longer perspective on the country, plan a separate trip to Santiago, which lies far to the east and deserves more time than a single day allows.

Day three: Spend your last day closer to Boyeros itself, slowing down before your flight. It is a chance to revisit whatever pleased you most in Havana, or simply to relax and prepare for departure. For a sense of how far you have come, remember that Las Vegas and Santiago are both a long way from here; beyond Boyeros, the rest of Cuba waits.