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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Castle

Catch the late afternoon light before the sun dips below the horizon.

Best time: 17:32About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:20

    Rey & Gaby

    Grab a slice of pizza and a drink to go. The kitchen is open and it is a quick 9 minute walk from the castle grounds.

  2. 17:50

    Castillo del Príncipe

    Walk to the Castillo del Príncipe. Find a spot on the walls or the ramparts facing west. You have time to settle in before the sky changes.

  3. 18:05

    Castillo del Príncipe

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light hits the fortifications just as the day ends.

  4. 18:35

    King Bar

    Head to King Bar for a nightcap. It is a short 9 minute walk away and stays open late.

Local tip

The castle walls are uneven. Wear sturdy shoes for the walk up and the descent to the bars.

Check before you go

  • King Bar is open Mo-Sa 13:00-05:00 and Su 13:00-00:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Havana (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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