Plaza De La Revolucion, Havana: Address, Plaza De La Revolucion Reviews: 4/5
Plaza De La Revolucion
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Bud Bolsky
Brooklyn, NY12 contributions
May 2019
Everyone who comes to Havana takes this photograph. There are many images of Che throughout the country but this is the only one that is more ironic than iconic. Come at twilight or later when the image lights up the building and watches over the plaza. There is no shade on the plaza so don't go during the mid day. Best enjoyed at night when you are touring in an antique car as part of your drive through the city.
Written March 3, 2020
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Esther P
Chicago, IL1,305 contributions
Mar 2020
There is no way to escape stopping at Plaza De La Revolucion. Every tour will stop there for a few minutes. The Jose Marti Memorial is beautiful Have your guide explain why "Hasta La Victoria Siempre" and "Vas bien, Fidel," the words next to the outlines of Che Guevera and Camino Cienfuegos are so meaningful.
This is also a good place to get photos of classic cars or to arrange for a ride. Many "hang out" here every day.
This is also a good place to get photos of classic cars or to arrange for a ride. Many "hang out" here every day.
Written March 28, 2020
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Butch E
Nashville, TN645 contributions
Feb 2020
In my mind this is a must see/stop when in Havana. First you have the monument to Jose Mari, which is quite impressive and you can go to the top for a great view. Next you have official government buildings that have "portraits" of famous revolutionaries, including Che' Guevara. But most importantly, this is the square where Fidel gave his hours' long speeches! There are always lines of vintage cars waiting there as well. Very, very interesting.
Written February 17, 2020
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s1rw
Markham, Canada63 contributions
Feb 2020
For history buff take the tour with Maya she is knowledgeable and makes the tour exciting. Revolution Square is very impressive. Originally the Civic Centre built by Fulgenico Baptista and renamed the Revolution Square. The Obelisk towers over the Square with a statue of Josi Marti memorial. The façade of the Ministry of Interior is the iconic sculpture of Che Guevera created by Enrique Avila with the inscription “Hasta La Victoria Siempre – towards victory forever” but powerful lines inspired by the handwriting of Che. Opposite is the Ministry of Information with the sculpture of Camilio Cienfuegos with the inscription “Vas Bien Fidel – You are doing well Fidel” For car buff the square is decorated vintage cars from different eras .
Written February 15, 2020
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Fergs85
Thornton-Le-Dale, UK833 contributions
Mar 2020
You’ll stop off briefly here on the classic car ride, but this is a location to return to and take in a little more slowly. Castro used to give four hour speeches to huge crowds, upwards of a million people reputedly, so there’s a fair bit of history here. The surrounding buildings date from the Batista era, but are now adorned with huge outline images of Che and Camilo Cienfuegos. Beneath the latter’s outline look for the words “Vas Bien, Fidel”. The story goes that during one of his speeches Castro realised that Cienfuegos had appeared behind him, to a huge ovation from the crowd. Castro asked Cienfuegos how he thought he was doing, and Camilo answered: “You’re doing fine, Fidel”. This phrase soon became a widely used slogan of the revolution
While in the square, be sire to ascend the tower dedicated to Jose Marti.
While in the square, be sire to ascend the tower dedicated to Jose Marti.
Written April 22, 2020
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dianedinky
253 contributions
Mar 2020
It's kind of like going to Beijing and not bothering to see Tiananmen Square. It isn't that much to look at, being just a huge grey square surrounded by concrete, but it's the historical significance that counts. Make sure you have good guide with you and you will be able to close your eyes and imagine the million people gathered round and hanging on Fidel's every word. Then you open your eyes and see all the old American cars waiting for the tourists! Spell broken :-)
The Jose Marti monument is the one picturesque element of the plaza. Make sure you at least walk over to that side and see his marble bust out front.
The Jose Marti monument is the one picturesque element of the plaza. Make sure you at least walk over to that side and see his marble bust out front.
Written April 24, 2020
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vacation9778
Flushing, NY96 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Our classic car tour brought us here. They parked alongside other classic cars and it was fun to watch the attention it drew. Our guide gave us great descriptions of each significant building and history of Cuba.
It was not crowded and we took the requisite pictures. A must go!
It was not crowded and we took the requisite pictures. A must go!
Written March 6, 2020
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Kurklu
Istanbul, Turkey100 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
First place to visit when you enter the city. Plaza is quite big with a very deep historical meaning for Cuba. Che’s and Castro’s memorials and Jose Marti statue are the main attractions.
Written February 2, 2020
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Aunt_Tray
Phoenixville, PA189 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
You should definitely stop here if you are in Havana. There is a lot of history here and is a good place to take pictures. There are a lot of classic cars in the parking lot if you want pictures with them too. Make sure you negotiate the price with them.
Written January 11, 2020
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Paul v
Amsterdam, The Netherlands767 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This place is great!!
We walked first from the city centre to it and a day later we did a car tour.
This place is history.
Building with Che and Camilo on it.
Don't missing going into the Jose Marti tower
We walked first from the city centre to it and a day later we did a car tour.
This place is history.
Building with Che and Camilo on it.
Don't missing going into the Jose Marti tower
Written January 31, 2020
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I would like to engage with the Professor of Havana that does the 2 1/2 walking tour of old Havana.
NWcanada
Delta, Canada42 contributions
we booked our tour with the staff at our hotel. It was great
delighted05
Newport, UK143 contributions
has anyone used the hop on off bus in Havana and can you pay in sterling or dollars
leightx
Austin, TX1 contribution
When I went here in September we hired a classic car. Nice way to do it since it is more of a drive-by kind of place in my opinion. As far as cash, CUC is the only way to go. I had 500 Euro from a previous trip which made the exchange more favorable than my USD. Credit cards are not accepted really anywhere but we did find it easy to find ATMs. Another note, calling home and finding internet is really quite difficult to come by so try your best not to use it too much. This will greatly reduce your frustration level. Hire a tour guide if your budget allows. It made the trip immensely more enjoyable for us.
rinogobbo
mar del plata1 contribution
hola. te quisiera consultar sobre el alquiler del auto, lo hiciste con alguna agencia o con la gente de alla? voy en abril y quisiera recorrer en auto. Muchas gracias
gunife
Buenos Aires, Argentina23 contributions
Te voy a dar varios datos ,porque muchos hablan y no dicen la verdad .1 si vas a cuba anda con Euros y no con dolares porque ,por mas que todos dicen 1dolar =1CUC cuando cambias en todos lados te descuentan 10%(OJO con las tarjetas de credito con este currito)en cambio 1Eur=1.07CUC,Trata de cambiar en el aeropuerto cuando llegas es el mejor cambio ,hay en la Habana lugares pero yo me comi colitas bancarias y en los hoteles te sacuden .Recorda que vas a Cuba y todo depende del estado desde un banco a un hotel y los empleados solo cobran 20 CUC (si si 20 CUC)y el bolson o cuota alimentaria.ENTENDISTE.2 para recorrer la habana tenes Taxi que arreglas ,otro el alquiler del auto antiguo 35CUC x hora ,el Coco taxi (motoneta) 20 CUC x hora,la bicicleta taxi que arreglas y el micro de dos pisos(tipo bus de macri)10CUC,si queres alquilar un auto te sale por lo menos en febrero 100 dolares un Kia Picanto que esta lleno, porque no todo es auto antiguo como dicen hay 208 ,partner mucho Gelly (coreano o chino)Lada ,hiundai hasta peugeot 301 que argentina no se conoce,no contrates transbordos en la argentina porque te afanan ,Taxi aeropuerto a la Habana (auto moderno)25 CUC ,transfer La habana a Varadero 25cuc x persona (micros de ultima generacion con aire)empresa Transtur que podes contratar en los hoteles y si no te dan pelota porque te quieren vender el taxi te vas al capitolio en la plaza esta el hotel Inglaterra y dentro del hotel estan las oficinas en el lado izquierdo apenas entras.Si vas a varadero o algun cayo es imperdible nadar con los delfines vale 100CUCEspero que sirvan los datos ,Recorda que vas a Cuba y que todos cobran 20 CUC ,no le pidas peras al olmo
PABLOALIAGA
Santiago del Estero, Argentina14 contributions
Hola
Estoy interesado en alojarme en el mes de marzo 2015 en una suite vista al mar the level, ¿tiene hidromasaje o jacuzzi?
¿Que diferencia hay entre esta y una gran suite vista al mar the level?
megancarmona
New York City, NY7 contributions
Hola mi recomendable es q te vallas a hotel vas mas ala segura
soniavallina
Langreo, Spain23 contributions
Hola quisiera saber si tenemos sitio facilmente para aparcar el coche, pues queremos ir 3 ó 4 dias para allá preferentemente fin de semana. Gracias reciban un saludo
BettyMarta
El Bolson, Argentina52 contributions
La Plaza de la Revolución es un paseo en La Havana céntrica, obligado, para su visita a Cuba, por lo bello y ser un simbolo de su historia. Si la pregunta se refiere a la plaza, tiene lugares cómodos para estacionamiento, de todas formas no creo que la pregunta se relacione al paseo..... saludos
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- (0.36 mi) Casa Particular de la Dra Flora Roca
- (0.68 mi) Enzo's Backpackers
- (0.36 mi) Casa Carlos y Graciela
- (0.87 mi) El Candil Boutique Hotel
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- (0.12 mi) Rancho del Boyero
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