A few minutes from the heart of Havana, Lenin Park, the city's “lung”, has rodeo facility with a horseback riding center that offers children pony rides and lessons; there is also a mini-train that tours the entire area, an aquarium with fresh-water fish, various swimming pools, and an amusement park.

Nearby, National Botanical Garden is a must for those interested in the care and preservation of the environment: Hundreds of meticulously classified ornamental, fruit and timber-yielding tress thrive in this green haven, which can be toured with the aid of expert guides.

The adjacent National Zoo is a veritable jungle with thousands of species from all over the world accessible for viewing. Youngsters would be particularly thrilled by the minibus tour of the African Plains, where lions, elephants, giraffes and other wild animals exist in their natural habitat.