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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 91 attractions in Havana
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Attraction type: Cemetery
Address: Calle Zapata y Calle 12 Havana
Cuba

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“Went back again to this beautiful spot for the 2nd time.”
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4 of 5 stars
dargamel 48 contributions
New Brunswick, Canada
Apr 4, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

We had visited the cemetery in 2007 as part of a bus tour to Havana, which did not give us enough time there, so when we returned to Cuba in 2008 we had to go back. We had taken a taxi from the Jibacoa area to Havana and he dropped us off and picked us up wherever we wanted. It... more

“Fascinating”
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4 of 5 stars
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The Great White North
Jan 23, 2006
17/18 found this review helpful

Yes, It is a weird place to go on a tour, but it is very interesting. Some of the statues were real works of art. Listen to the guide when he is telling you about the grave of Amelia. Its quite a story. The same goes for the firefighters monument. This would have been a tour that I would have... more

“Interesting, some amazing tombs”
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4 of 5 stars
Emmos 146 contributions
London, England
Nov 1, 2005
36/37 found this review helpful

Ok, I thought it was a bit morbid, but my guidebook recommended it as a worthwhile excursion. After checking out the Plaza de Revolution, we walked for about 30 mins to the Cemetary... not recommended. It was ridiculously hot and the walk felt longer than it probably was. We entered the cemetary through the back entrance. The guard on duty... more

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Christopher Columbus Cemetery (Cemetario de Colon) Address

Calle Zapata y Calle 12, Havana, Cuba