Loma del Capiro
A small hill east of the city and the rebel stronghold in the 1958 Battle of Santa Clara, with a memorial flagpole on top and a view over the whole city.
Loma del Capiro rises about 180 meters above sea level and is the highest point around Santa Clara. During the Battle of Santa Clara in December 1958, government forces fortified the hill, and Guevara's troops, after seizing the summit, controlled the high ground overlooking the armored train and the city. A memorial marker and flag stand on the top, reached by steps. The climb takes about 10 to 15 minutes on foot and offers a 360-degree view over the city and the plains beyond; the sunset from here is especially beautiful. It is about 1.5 km from the Armored Train Memorial, which you can reach by taxi or on foot. It is best to go in a group during the day, bringing water and sun protection.
Opening hours
Open all day (daytime visits recommended)
Nearby sights
- Monumento a la Toma del Tren Blindado
- Parque Vidal
- Museo de Artes Decorativas
- Constantino Pérez Carrodegua Cigar Factory
- Boulevard Independencia
- Teatro La Caridad
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
- Che Guevara Mausoleum & Monument