Plaza de la Revolución Section of Populated Place
Expansive Havana square featuring José Martí memorial and murals
Expansive Havana square dominated by the José Martí Memorial and government ministry façades. Tourists photograph the monument, learn about Cuban history and observe occasional rallies.
Plaza de la Revolución at a Glance#
Address: Plaza de la Revolución, Vedado, Havana 10400, Cuba
Hours: Open public square, generally accessible 24 hours
Admission: Free (public square)
About Plaza de la Revolución#
Plaza de la Revolución is a large public square in the Vedado district of Havana, Cuba, and one of the city’s principal civic spaces used for state events. It is closely associated with the Cuban Revolution and national political life.
The square contains a central memorial complex dedicated to José Martí and is bordered by major government ministry buildings that display large political murals and portraits. The open paved area is designed to host mass rallies and official ceremonies and provides clear sightlines across the plaza.
The area was reconfigured after 1959 for large public assemblies and has been used by the Cuban government for political rallies and ceremonies since the 1960s. Over time it has become a symbol of national government activity and revolutionary commemoration.
Situated in the Vedado neighbourhood of Havana, the square lies northwest of Old Havana and is adjacent to several ministerial buildings and cultural institutions in the city centre.
- Viewing point: Best viewed from the west side of the square where the scale of the plaza and the large political murals on surrounding ministry buildings are most apparent.
What to See#
- José Martí Memorial: Central memorial complex with a tall monument to national hero José Martí, set in the middle of the square and surrounded by open paved areas and government ministry buildings.
How to Get to Plaza de la Revolución#
Plaza de la Revolución is in Havana’s Vedado district. From central Havana (Old Havana) it’s a 10-15 minute taxi ride across the city. Local buses and shared taxis (almendrones) also serve routes to Vedado; the plaza is adjacent to main thoroughfares such as Calle L and Calle 23.
Tips for Visiting Plaza de la Revolución#
- Stand near the José Martí memorial early in the morning to see locals exercising and to get unobstructed photos of the plaza's monumental axis.
- Allow time to admire the Che Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos murals-best viewed in the softer afternoon light on the Ministry of the Interior building.
- Dress respectfully; Plaza de la Revolución is a working civic space used for large state ceremonies.
Best Time to Visit Plaza de la Revolución#
Late autumn through spring is the most comfortable for visiting, with cooler temperatures and clearer light.
Weather & Climate near Plaza de la Revolución#
Plaza de la Revolución's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 18°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1278 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 18° - 27° | 23° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.7h |
| February | Excellent | 19° - 27° | 23° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.6 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.3h |
| March | Excellent | 19° - 28° | 24° | 52 mm | some cloud | 68% | 3.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 21° - 29° | 25° | 67 mm | some cloud | 65% | 3.5 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.6h |
| May | Excellent | 22° - 31° | 27° | 112 mm | some cloud | 67% | 3.1 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.1h |
| June | Very Good | 24° - 31° | 30° | 197 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.4h |
| July | Good | 24° - 32° | 31° | 128 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.7 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.3h |
| August | Very Good | 24° - 32° | 31° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.1 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.8h |
| September | Good | 24° - 32° | 31° | 168 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.5 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 150 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.5h |
| November | Very Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 10.9h |
| December | Excellent | 19° - 27° | 23° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 10.6h |
