Timeline
17:20
Grab a Mojito at La Bodeguita del Medio. It is the former hangout of Ernest Hemingway and best sampled in the evening once the tourist crowds from Varadero have headed back out of the city. The bar is open Mo-Su 11:00-00:00.
17:35
Walk up to Cristo de La Habana. This large sculpture representing Jesus of Nazareth sits on a hilltop overlooking the bay. It is a 13-minute walk from the landmark area.
18:35
Monument to Hasekura Rokuemon Tsunenaga
Stand before the Monument to Hasekura Rokuemon Tsunenaga. On the specified dates, the sun sets directly behind this memorial statue from the viewing spot at Cristo de La Habana, creating a rare alignment around 18:35 local time. The statue shows Hasekura Tsunenaga with his kimono waving gently and a fan in hand, transmitting dignity and determination.
19:20
End the walk at Parque Guayasamín. This park is an 11-minute walk from the monument in the SSE direction, offering a quiet place to reflect after the view.
Local tip
The alignment is precise but depends on clear weather. Check the route to Cristo de La Habana as it is a hilltop location.
Check before you go
- La Bodeguita del Medio opens at 11:00.
- The sunset alignment occurs around 18:35 local time on the specified dates.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Havana (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).