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Sunset

Sunset behind the Monument

Catch the sun sinking behind the statue of revolutionary writer Rubén Martínez Villena, then unwind in a historic Hemingway-era bar.

Best time: Sunset on 02 Nov to 11 Nov or 30 Jan to 07 FebAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:20

    El Floridita Bar

    Grab a daiquiri at El Floridita Bar.

  2. 16:40

    Librería Rubén Martínez Villena

    Walk to Librería Rubén Martínez Villena. Find the spot where the monument stands out against the sky.

  3. 17:50

    Librería Rubén Martínez Villena

    Watch the sun set directly behind the Rubén Martínez Villena monument.

  4. 18:20

    La Bodeguita del Medio

    End the evening with a Mojito at La Bodeguita del Medio.

Local tip

The alignment is specific to early November and late January through February. Check the sunset time for your exact date as it shifts slightly each day.

Check before you go

  • La Bodeguita del Medio is open Mo-Su 11:00-00:00.

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).

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