Santiago de Cuba - Plaza Marte

The Plaza Marte is a convenient location where visitors will find taxis and other urban transportation options in Santiago de Cuba. It is also a pleasant place to relax and is generally less busy than the Parque Cespedes. Men come here to discuss the most recent baseball matches, while parents and children come to the park more on weekends when there are simple amusement rides for young children.

Despite the pleasant atmosphere, Plaza Marte was historically the site of public executions in Santiago de Cuba during Colonial times. A large column stands in the center of the park as a tribute to Cuban independence.