Acuario Nacional vs El Malecon
Both are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, El Malecon ranks significantly better than Acuario Nacional. El Malecon comes in at 94 with approval from 6 sources including Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Acuario Nacional
Avenida 3ra, esq. 62, Havana, Cuba
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Fodor's
"Learn about many of Cuba's 900 species of fish."
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Frommer's
"A variety of tanks and pools re-create all the major water habitats of Cuba, and sea lion and dolphin shows are presented throughout the day. There are a couple of simple cafeteria-style restaurants"
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Gets legions of annual visitors, particularly since its 2002 revamp."
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El Malecon
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Centro Habana, Havana, Cuba
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Fodor's
"Still has its charms. As it faces north, it offers spectacular views of both sunrise and sunset."
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Afar Magazine
"Once in a while you catch a shot that is completely unexpected - one of those rare occasions when everything plays out right, you snap, and you have a keeper."
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Afar Magazine
"At night, the Malecon turns into a social hotspot. Hundreds of locals gather at the seawall to hangout with their friends under the stars."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Running along the bay from Castillo San Salvador to Miramar, the Malecón (sea wall) forms a perfect arc standing over the sea."
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Frommer's
"No trip to Havana is complete without at least some time spent strolling and lingering along the Malecón."
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