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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Library

A short walk from the historic center to watch the sun dip below the skyline.

Best time: 17:32About 60 min

Timeline

  1. 17:20

    El Floridita Bar

    Grab a drink at El Floridita Bar. The atmosphere is unchanged from pre-Castro days, though the daiquiris are mediocre. It is a quick 11-minute walk from the anchor.

  2. 17:45

    Biblioteca Municipal María del Villar Buceta

    Walk to the Biblioteca Municipal María del Villar Buceta. This 1915 eclectic building stands 11 meters tall. It is the perfect vantage point to watch the light fade.

  3. 18:30

    Parque Guayasamín

    Stroll 23 minutes east to Parque Guayasamín. The park is named for the Ecuadorian painter and sculptor Oswaldo Guayasamín Calero. It is a calm place to end the evening.

Local tip

The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view from the library's vicinity. Parque Guayasamín is open all evening.

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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