oused in the opulent former Presidential Palace, this museum captures Cuba’s turbulent history—from Batista’s regime to Fidel’s rise.
One of the most beautiful buildings in Havana. The former Presidential Palace features the tank used by Castro during the 1961 Bay of Pigs battle. In addition, there is a replica of the 18m yacht that carried Fidel Castro and 81 other revolutionaries from Tuxpán, Mexico, to Cuba in December 1956. The boat is encased in glass and guarded 24/7. Presumably to stop anyone from breaking in and sailing off to Florida in it. The pavilion is surrounded by other vehicles associated with the revolution.
