Parque Independencia.

Parque Independencia marks the historic and civic core of Pinar del Río, occupying the site of the city's original 19th-century Plaza de Armas. While it has transitioned from a colonial cemetery and military square to a parking lot and back to a public plaza, today it serves as a shaded anchor for the old town's urban fabric. Framed by well-preserved colonial residences with broad portals and Tuscan columns, the park offers a direct window into the city’s architectural past. Beyond its role as a laid-back gathering spot for locals, the plaza holds a layer of contemporary culture as home to the Provincial Center for Visual Arts. It is an ideal starting point for a walk through the city, offering a quiet, unhurried look at regional history away from the typical tourist trail.