Tropicana Club, Havana

The Tropicana Club, situated in Havana, has been a popular nightlife spot since its establishment on December 30, 1939. It is located within a lush, six-acre tropical garden at the Villa Mina in Marianao. The club's origins can be traced back to the Edén Concert, an earlier establishment initiated by the Cuban impresario Victor de Correa in the late 1930s. This precursor combined a casino with a cabaret in a space rented from Guillermina Pérez Chaumont, also known as Mina.

The transition from Edén Concert to Tropicana saw de Correa utilizing Villa Mina's tropical gardens to create an enchanting outdoor cabaret setting. In December 1939, he moved his troupe of performers to a mansion on the estate, turning it into a venue that offered entertainment and dining, along with a casino managed by Rafael Mascaro and Luis Bular within the mansion's grand dining room. Initially named El Beau-Site, de Correa later changed it to The Tropicana to better reflect the club's lush surroundings. The club officially opened with a performance by the Alfredo Brito Orchestra, marking the start of a new era in Havana's nightlife.

Under the leadership of Martín Fox in the 1950s, the Tropicana continued to evolve. Fox, initially a gambler who rented table space in the casino, took over the club's lease by 1950 and initiated an ambitious expansion project. He engaged architect Max Borges Jr. to design one of the Tropicana's most iconic features, Los Arcos de Cristal. Under Fox's direction, the Tropicana Club solidified its reputation as a top entertainment spot, known for its blend of high-stakes gambling and captivating cabaret performances against the backdrop of its lush, tropical gardens.

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Sight Name: Tropicana Club
Sight Location: Havana, Cuba (See walking tours in Havana)
Sight Type: Disco/Nightclub

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