Mausoleo del Che Guevara
Mausoleo del Che Guevara
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Clachangirl
Skipton, UK1,231 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Had booked a tour of Santa Clara with Dianaleis Maza Amores and to include the museum. Dianaleis was amazing. I’d highly recommend getting a guide as they just know stuff that brings it all together if you have limited time like we did.
You can’t take bags in of any sort to the museum and there is a good ticket system for leaving them in a safe office. The museum has some amazing photographs and good explanations.
The actual square is stunning. Cubans are so proud of their heritage and history you can feel it everywhere.
Also on site are a small cafe, toilets and a couple of gift shops.
You can’t take bags in of any sort to the museum and there is a good ticket system for leaving them in a safe office. The museum has some amazing photographs and good explanations.
The actual square is stunning. Cubans are so proud of their heritage and history you can feel it everywhere.
Also on site are a small cafe, toilets and a couple of gift shops.
Written March 27, 2020
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Vukojebinje
London, UK445 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Santa Clara is small, boring, and not particularly pleasant. I regret that I didn’t make a flying visit just to see the mausoleum. But, the mausoleum made it (just about) worthwhile and I’m glad I came. On my trip I didn’t find myself able to interact with the history of Cuba as much as I’d expected (or would have liked), and this was a fantastic opportunity to do so. The mausoleum isn’t particularly big, but it’s interesting and well curated. I’d say that an hour (and certainly no more than an hour and a half) is all that’s required to properly do this site, both inside and out. I’m glad that I did so.
I understand that you can do day trips to Santa Clara from Havana; on this basis, I’d very much recommend you do so. Just make sure not to stay.
I understand that you can do day trips to Santa Clara from Havana; on this basis, I’d very much recommend you do so. Just make sure not to stay.
Written May 23, 2022
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Fergs85
Thornton-Le-Dale, UK1,008 contributions
Mar 2020
This is in a different part of town to the Tren Blindado, but taken together the two sites provide a fitting monument to the contribution of Che Guevara to the overthrow of Batista’s regime. The monument was originally put up in 1988; the marble reliefs tell the story of Che’s heroism and leadership, and then you can visit the mausoleum where his remains, returned from Bolivia in 1997 (coinciding with the 30th anniversary of his death), and those of six of his comrades are interred. It’s a bit of a “holy” shrine, not unlike visiting Lenin’s tomb in Moscow, except for the absence of queues – we were just about the only visitors that day.
Inside the museum you’ll see precious artefacts relating to Che’s activities including his beret, binoculars and pistol holder. Cameras and bags are not permitted at this point, by the way.
When you go back outside take a careful look at the statue of Che and you will see that his arm is in plaster – he had broken it during the action at Santa Clara. The marbles bas-reliefs tell the story of the battle, also describing Che’s march from the Sierra Maestra to Santa Clara, and then quote Guevara’s words in his farewell letter before he left for Bolivia. He praised Fidel for his leadership and expressed his pride in what he had contributed, explaining that he would now take his revolutionary fervour to “new battlefronts”. It was fitting that Che Guevara is one of only two foreigners to be proclaimed a Cuban citizen “by birth”.
Inside the museum you’ll see precious artefacts relating to Che’s activities including his beret, binoculars and pistol holder. Cameras and bags are not permitted at this point, by the way.
When you go back outside take a careful look at the statue of Che and you will see that his arm is in plaster – he had broken it during the action at Santa Clara. The marbles bas-reliefs tell the story of the battle, also describing Che’s march from the Sierra Maestra to Santa Clara, and then quote Guevara’s words in his farewell letter before he left for Bolivia. He praised Fidel for his leadership and expressed his pride in what he had contributed, explaining that he would now take his revolutionary fervour to “new battlefronts”. It was fitting that Che Guevara is one of only two foreigners to be proclaimed a Cuban citizen “by birth”.
Written April 1, 2020
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Joanne
Lake Mary, FL1,729 contributions
Dec 2022
Our tour group stopped at the museum because it was included in our itinerary. Unfortunately, it was raining and they said the museum itself was closed (humidity to the papers or some excuse). We saw a bit outside and used the bathrooms and left. Not much else to do in Santa Clara so that was disappointing.
Written December 31, 2022
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Toadsfeet
Tisbury, UK334 contributions
Jan 2020
Never, ever thought I would be visiting the tomb of Che Guevara, but I have and it is truly impressive. I am not sure that those of us who live in the west understand how great a figure and influence he was and still is to the Cuban people. No photography, or talking, is allowed in the mausoleum that contains the remains of Che and 29 of his fellow combatants. The museum contains photographs and artifacts belonging to Che. Outside is a 22 foot high bronze statue of Che looking out towards Bolivia. A very impressive memorial to an enigmatic person whose face has become a global symbol of rebellion.
Written February 3, 2020
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Pat H
Nanaimo, Canada237 contributions
Jan 2020
Che obviously a revered person in Cuba so visiting his resting place and museum is important to understand Cuba. His statue is huge and in a nice setting. His remains were brought from Bolivia where he was killed some 30 years after his death. Museum shows some history and informative. Pretty solemn in some parts of the exhibit.
Written February 12, 2020
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Anatole101
Oakville, Canada27 contributions
Mar 2020
This was a must see on our trip to Cuba, to help understand the history of the Cuba people. There is a small mausoleum with eternal flame and plaques on the wall for Che an his comrades. Across the hall is the museum where you can see artifacts used in the Cuban revolution such as rifles and some of Che personal artifacts (lab coat, wrist watch, pipe, photos etc). Not really too much to see but worth a visit to help better understand the history of Cuba. It me inspired me to research Che a little further myself which was somewhat eye opening.
Written March 16, 2020
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Esther P
Chicago, IL1,363 contributions
Mar 2020
You will understand how much people love and respect Che when you visit the mausoleum. Be sure to dress respectfully. About 20 people are let in at a time. Be sure to visit the museum after you exit the main area for the photographs and artifacts.
Written March 26, 2020
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caitrionaonatrip
Baile Átha Cliath18 contributions
Jan 2020
Set a little bit outside Santa Clara, the Ché monument is very striking. There is a garden a little behind it honouring fallen revolutionary comrades.
The mausoleum underneath the statue is very peaceful, and the small museum about Ché has some really interesting photos of him, and his upbringing.
The mausoleum underneath the statue is very peaceful, and the small museum about Ché has some really interesting photos of him, and his upbringing.
Written January 13, 2020
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BelindaElvis
Perth, Australia115 contributions
Oct 2019
What a moving and fitting tribute to this Argentinian hero of Cuba! We were fortunate that our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Che and spoke great English so she was able to give us so much detail about his exploits. What a man!!! I knew very little about him when I arrived on my 9 day tour of Cuba but after hearing some of the stories and visiting places of importance, I found myself in tears in the mausoleum. A true hero!!
Written September 7, 2020
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Angela J
San Juan, Puerto Rico7 contributions
Estuve en el Mausoleo y fue una escuela para mi. Excelente.
Tengo una pregunta, como lee la cita del Che sobre el voluntariado.
Hoy se conmemora el servicio voluntario y quería compartirla.
Alguien puede recordarmela, por favor.
NoeB1
Antwerp, Belgium1,181 contributions
If you wright it in English I can answer your question!!
enura2017
Vilnius, Lithuania188 contributions
How many time it takes to see museum & mausoleum? I mean only inside, without outside.
LIKAPASA
12 contributions
It depends on your pace and interest..I would say not more than 30-50 minutes to get thru info. inside and outside, also to read and go around the place another 30-40 minutes, then as much time as you'd like to, it's very pleasant and great for photo opps, keep in mind that there's an area behind the main entrance where other people that participated in the battles in the take over of Santa Clara and the towns that lead to that last battle are resting, it's very nice too! I think that it gets missed unless you wander into it yourself.
johnPD67
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan19 contributions
Is there any closing day?
Manel_Miro
Tarragona, Spain139 contributions
I d'ont know.
Paula D
2 contributions
Quisiera saber si esta abierto el 1 de enero?
Manel_Miro
Tarragona, Spain139 contributions
Desconozco el calendario y el horario de apertura. Mejor preguntar directamente al restaurante.
Mariela P
San Miguel, Argentina75 contributions
¿Alguna agencia que haga la excursión a Santa Clara (incluyendo el mausoleo del che)desde CSM, con la cuál pueda pagar en efectivo? Hasta ahora, con todas las que consulte solo aceptan pago con tarjeta por adelantado. Gracias.
Sinai D
Guadalajara, Mexico118 contributions
Nosotros re tamos un taxi que nos llevó desde la Habana hasta Santa Clara, el memorial del Che, Trinidad, Cienfuegos y La Habana de regreso. Así nos salió 3mil pesos mexicanos al día. Hicimos el viaje en dos días...
Sara R
Milan, Italy3 contributions
c'e' un posto dove lasciare le borse? perché noi ci dovremmo fermare solo un due ore a santa Clara per vedere per l appunto il museo, ma abbiamo un problema di valige
Danilo G
Bologna, Italy283 contributions
Lì non credo che ci siano spazi idonei a lasciare le valigie. Ad ogni modo anch’io ho fatto una semplice tappa intermedia partendo da Cienfuegos in direzione Trinidad...non so con cosa ti stai muovendo tu, io viaggiavo con il pullman Viazul e arrivato a Santa Clara ho lasciato il borsone al deposito bagagli presente nella stazione dei pullman, poi sono ritornato nel pomeriggio per proseguire verso Trinidad.
Graciela F
2 contributions
Me gustaría visitar el mausoleo, tren blindado,voy a estar alojada en la Habana,vedado,hay excursiones y cuál es el precio gracias
Stefan V
Leverkusen, Germany500 contributions
I did Not See any tours from Havanna to Santa Clara, but guess there are some of them. Mausoleum is for free and Trains cost 2CUC plus 1 CUC to make photos.
Graciela F
2 contributions
Estaremos en la Habana que excursión tienen para visitar el museo tren y santa Clara precios gracias
ReneLeu
Rorschacherberg, Switzerland1,005 contributions
Für das Museum 1 Std. ist genug. In Santa Clara ist auch noch den "Tren Blindado" zum anschauen 1CUC. Gehört zur Geschichte des Che
Ana
1 contribution
Hola me pueden confirmar que el horario de visita es hasta las 21 horas? En la guía de viajes Lonely Planet dice hasta las 17. Del horario depende pasar la noche allí o no, gracias
Stefan V
Leverkusen, Germany500 contributions
Hola, sadly I do Not speak Spanish or Cubaan, but in I unterstand your question right, my answer would be, that you do Not Need an Overnight stay, as you can visit the memorial in maximum one hour.
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- Mausoleo del Che Guevara is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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- (0.54 mi) Bar Restaurante Santa Clara
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