Place to visit
José Martí, Cuba: what it is and when to go
José Martí is a monument in Cuba (La Habana). Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 35. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Monument · History
- Where
- Cuba
- Best time
- December to April.
- Nearest airport
- HAV Havana, 17 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 23.1375, -82.35873
What it is and where
José Martí is a monument in Cuba (La Habana).
It is in La Habana, where this site lists 140 more places to see, 855 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 23.1375, -82.35873; the nearest main airport is José Martí International Airport (HAV, Havana), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cuba (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the History places in Cuba. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit José Martí is December to April.
- JanBest time10:43
- FebBest time11:14
- MarBest time11:50
- AprBest time12:32
- MayPossible13:07
- JunPossible13:25
- JulPossible13:18
- AugBetter not12:48
- SepBetter not12:08
- OctBetter not11:27
- NovPossible10:52
- DecBest time10:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 35. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Cuba in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Cuba
To enter Cuba there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Cuba checklist. Currency: Cuban peso (CUP); in practice you get by with euros or dollars in cash; plugs: Type A, B, C and F · 110 V and 220 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter and should check the voltage); emergencies: 106 police · 104 ambulance · 105 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Central ParkNature6 m
- National Museum of Fine Arts (World art building)Museum101 m
- Palacio de los MatrimoniosCastle241 m
- Parroquia del Santo Cristo del Buen ViajeTemples303 m
- Museo Nacional de Bellas ArtesMuseum314 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Cuba guide.
More in Cuba: History
- La Habana Vieja
- Ciego de Ávila: Monument
- Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca (El Morro): Museum
- Mausoleo Che Guevara: Museum
- La Cabaña Fortress: Castle
- Castle of the Royal Force: Museum
Every Cuba place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is José Martí?
It is a monument in Cuba.
When is the best time to visit José Martí?
December to April. In June there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 35.
How do you get to José Martí?
The nearest main airport is José Martí International Airport (HAV), 17 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Cuba is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Cuba map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Central Park, National Museum of Fine Arts (World art building), Palacio de los Matrimonios. The rest is in the Cuba guide.
Keep reading
- La Habana140 places to see in and around La Habana, Cuba: La Habana Vieja, Catedral de San Cristobal de La Habana, Museum of the Revolution. Best time: December to April.
- History72 places for history in Cuba, from La Habana Vieja to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- CubaBefore travelling to Cuba: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need three things, and none of them can be left until the airport: the electronic visa…
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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