monumento a la toma del tren blindado

this park tells a lot of the history of the final battle in the revolutionary war in 1958.you can see a lot of interesting artifacts and war memorabilia.it only costs 1 peso cup , not cuc , to get in if you look at the ticket closely.

If you are at all interested in Cuba's history, you must visit the site of the derailed train that set off the revolution. Though it's small and you are through quite quickly, you cannot skip this part.

You can't miss this little park/Museum of Revolutionary History. It consists of the rail cars and bulldozer used by 18 rifle-wielding Che revolutionaries who defeted 408 Batista soldiers. That was some battle.

Nice setting. Interesting and educational. 1 CUC to get in. Visit goes pretty fast so take your time.

Less to see than one might have hoped. Part of the great myth of la revolucion Look up internet for grandson of train doctors blog for alternative take.

Nice to see where Ernesto Che Guevara and his men won the battle of Sancta Clara against the armored train that president Batista sent to beat the revolutionary party, by destroying the railway with the help of a Catepillar.This is an open air museum, if you want to go inside the railway wagons you have to pay two CUC.

I loved the idea of making a museum in the train. Easily reachable from the city, you get the feeling of the Revolution at this place. Make sure to check out the fabrica de tobacco which is quite close here.

We didn't expect much out of this, but actually the set up and information provided inside was very interesting and gave a good view on how life in those days of the revolution must have been. Many pictures and documentation material is available.

I enjoyed looking the guns used at this scene. The weapons of this era are a one of a kind. The thing that moved the train tracks is also there to view on top of a rock.

Worth a quick look but there really is not that much to see.It is part of Cuban history and if you are in the area you should certainly have a look but don't go far out of your way to see it.

i really liked this outdoor museum, but being typically English my language skills aren't great and I would have liked to learn more at this site. Very interesting his this event had such an impact on the revolution and the Cuban people.

This is the site of a pivotal action in the rebel campaign. The museum comprises a series of old railway cars with a limited amount of information about and correspondence between parties involved. Not far from the centre of town and worth a look.

With a great leader, careful thought and a well executed plan you can take on the World and win.To the east of Santa Clara, if you have 20 minutes to spare, it is worth checking out a real piece of history. Here, Ernesto Che Guevara and 18 rifle wielding “kids” derailed a train with the help of a Bulldozer and took out the heavily armed Government troops. Four of the Boxcars remain complete with said bulldozer sitting proudly on its own plinth. Groups of local children visit what is effectively a shrine to the former romantic heroes. It is clear that here in a country with very little, the locals cling on to “better times” and continue to pay homage in Che City.

Was very nice to visit and see how they turned the train cars into a little museum. You have to pay 1 CUC to enter and 1 more CUC to take photos but it was worth it though it doesn't take too long to go through the entire thing. A must see if in Santa Clara.

This is a good little museum and an authentic tribute given its location. We really liked the concrete 'explosions' to simulate the train being de-railed! The ladies at the booth were very friendly.