Timeline
08:00
Arrive at the Monumento a la Revolución as it opens. The site is best experienced in the morning light when the crowds are thin, allowing you to take in the scale of the glass elevator and the history inside without the rush.
08:45
Walk four minutes to the Street food alley. It opens at 08:00, making it the perfect spot for a quick, authentic breakfast or snack while the area is still calm. The variety of options here is wide, so take your time choosing.
09:15
Head to Café La Habana, an eight-minute walk away. Opened in 1952, this iconic café is steeped in history. It is the ideal place to sit for a coffee or a breakfast package, reflecting on the revolutionary figures who once planned here.
Local tip
Café La Habana is open from 07:00 on weekdays and 08:00 on Sundays. The Street food alley closes at 20:00, but the morning is the best time for a relaxed meal. The Monumento a la Revolución does not list specific opening hours, so arriving at 08:00 is a safe bet for the start of the day.
Check before you go
- Verify the Monumento a la Revolución opening times on the day of your visit.
- Café La Habana is closed on Sundays until 08:00.
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