Christ of Havana — Attraction in Regla

One of the most beautiful places that I visited in Havana with an excellent view of old Havana. To reach there we used governmental ferry service. It supposed to be $2 but as I paid pesos it costs us 40 pesos ($0.2) which was great. They will search you and your baggage before allowing you to enter the terminal.

When we arrived there, there was a walk distance to the Christ of Havana. But it was all uphill and we decided to use bike service. We hired a bike for 500 pesos ($2-$3) but after 1-2 minutes I released the guy can not handle two of us in uphill, so I started to push the bike for a while and then I ride the bike and he pushed that until we arrive there. I just did rest for 5-10 minutes after that physical workout (🙈) Then there was a drink shop and I got a delicious local drink and then we visited the picturesque sculpture and its view to the havana. For return, apparently there was a tunnel that cars can pass but as they were charging too much we walked back and used the ferry...

This Christ statute is located across the Habana harbour overlooking the Malecon and views of historic Habana (the Vieja area). It is also adjacent to the fortress that also overlooks the Habana harbour. As a tourist, there are two ways to get there: by bus through a tunnel under the harbour (this is not very interesting); or catch a ferry along the Malecon near the Rum Museum for the Casa Blanca destination across the harbour. This ferry ride is about 20 minutes and gives good view along the harbour. On arrival walk on the only road up the hill until you see the Christ statute. The fortress is adjacent and nearby. The ferry cost was CUC0.50 return per person June 2019. Give yourself 1/2 to 3/4 day to see these sights walking leisurely. There is a drink stop half way up the road if it is a hot day and you didn't...

Christianity came to Cuba on October 28th, 1492 C.E. Still has strong roots there. Christ of Havana was created by famous Cuban sculptor Jilma Madera. He used white Carrara marble. Located on La Cabaña hill. The height is 65,62 ft. Sculpture weight is 3,53 ton US (approx.). Open for public on Christmas Eve, December 24th, 1958. The monument is visible from every part of Havana. Otherwise, the pedestal of the monument is a good vantage on Havana.

I think it's not a bad idea for a day trip: Christ of Havana - La Cabaña de Che Guevara - Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña - Castillo De Los Tres Reyes Del Morro. It was worth spending one day learning about some of Cuba's history.

I recommend. I did so in...