Timeline
17:05
Stop at Dulcería Barners Brothers for a quick bite of Cuban sweets. The bakery is open and ready before the evening rush.
17:45
Walk to the edge of Plaza de la Revolución. Position yourself near the José Martí statue or the Ministry building to watch the sun dip below the western horizon. The square is vast, so arrive before the light fades to avoid the midday heat and crowds.
18:20
Stroll four minutes to the National Theatre. It stands right on the plaza and offers a striking silhouette against the darkening sky, a perfect pause to appreciate the architecture as the lights come on.
18:50
Head to La Flor de Zapata for dinner. This restaurant is open late and provides a solid meal to cap off the evening after the square has emptied out.
Local tip
The plaza gets swamped with tourists and intense heat during the day. Coming for sunset lets you see the Che Guevara mural and Jose Marti statue in the best light while avoiding the peak crowds. La Flor de Zapata is open until 23:00, so you have time to linger.
Check before you go
- Dulcería Barners Brothers closes at 21:00, so do not delay your sweet stop.
- La Flor de Zapata closes at 23:00.
- Check the route if you need specific directions to the plaza.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Havana (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).