Why go
Start at the University of Havana and descend toward La Rampa, Hotel Habana Libre and the Vedado section of the Malecón. Continue to Hotel Nacional and nearby parks before making the larger transfer to Plaza de la Revolución and the José Martí Memorial. The cemetery or Napoleon Museum can replace, not simply add to, another stop. This is a spread-out day suited to travelers comfortable with taxis and substantial outdoor exposure.
Useful to know
- Use a taxi for the jump between the Malecón side of Vedado and Plaza de la Revolución.
- Choose either Colón Cemetery or the Napoleon Museum if time is limited.
The route, stop by stop
World itinerary estimate: 405–675 min
Times are planning estimates. Unknown visit durations start at an editable 30 minutes; access is checked separately.
- 01
Main stop · 30–60 min
Plaza de la Revolución
At Plaza de la Revolución, examine the josé martí tower and star-shaped base. This feature gives Plaza de la Revolución a specific place in Havana's architecture or history.
Explore Walk · 4 min · Estimated
02Main stop · 30–60 min
José Martí Memorial
At José Martí Memorial, examine the star-shaped memorial base and seated marble figure. This feature gives José Martí Memorial a specific place in Havana's architecture or history.
ExploreWalk · 85 min · Estimated
03Main stop · 30–60 min
Christ of Havana
At Christ of Havana, examine the figure's restrained pose and block-built surface. This feature gives Christ of Havana a specific place in Havana's architecture or history.
ExploreWalk · 85 min · Estimated
04Main stop · 30–60 min
National Theatre of Cuba
At National Theatre of Cuba, examine the broad modernist massing and public forecourt. This feature gives National Theatre of Cuba a specific place in Havana's architecture or history.
ExploreWalk · 40 min · Estimated
05Main stop · 30–60 min
Hotel Habana Riviera
At Hotel Habana Riviera, examine the curved tower and period facade composition. This feature gives Hotel Habana Riviera a specific place in Havana's architecture or history.
ExploreWalk · 32 min · Estimated
06Main stop · 30–60 min
Embassy of the United States
The United States embassy is a modern diplomatic landmark facing the Malecón and José Martí Anti-Imperialist Platform. Observe its gridded tower from public space and respect security restrictions.
ExploreWalk · 2 min · Estimated
07Main stop · 30–60 min
José Martí Anti-Imperialist Platform
At José Martí Anti-Imperialist Platform, examine the forest of flagpoles and open assembly space. This feature gives José Martí Anti-Imperialist Platform a specific place in Havana's architecture or history.
ExploreWalk · 23 min · Estimated
08Main stop · 30–60 min
Napoleon Museum
At Napoleon Museum, examine period furniture, weapons and portraits. This feature gives Napoleon Museum a specific place in Havana's architecture or history.
ExploreWalk · 36 min · Estimated
09Optional · 30–60 min
John Lennon Park
At John Lennon Park, examine the seated bronze figure on a familiar park bench. This feature gives John Lennon Park a specific place in Havana's architecture or history.
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