Timeline
15:30
Start with a cold treat. Ela & Paleta is just a three-minute walk from the memorial and opens at 09:00, making it a perfect early stop before the heat builds.
16:50
Walk to the memorial. Spend the late morning exploring the grounds of Don Tomás Estrada Palma. The site is quiet in the early hours, allowing for a peaceful visit before the afternoon crowds arrive.
17:45
Head to a nearby bar for a pre-sunset drink. Dale Play Bar is an eleven-minute walk away and is open from 10:00, so you can grab a drink and settle in as the golden hour begins around 17:32.
18:05
Return to the memorial for the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 18:05, casting a warm glow over the statue of the first President. This is the key moment of the day.
Local tip
Check the route back to your accommodation after sunset, as the bars near the memorial stay open late.
Check before you go
- Ela & Paleta is open 09:00-21:00.
- Dale Play Bar is open 10:00-06:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Havana (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).