This is a historical site in the middle of a neighborhood. Be aware that parking is hard to find and both road are one way streets. Finally, be on the look out for wild chickens and rosters running around the site. You might look at doing some reading of the event before you get to the site.

Very interesting local history. The Bay of Pigs was a US backed attempt to overthrow Castro by Cuban dissidents. After their shameful abandonment by the Kennedy administration, many of them eventually came back and settled permanently in what is now Little Havana.

The Bay of Pigs Monument to honor a failed military invasion of Cuba undertaken by the CIA sponsored paramilitary group Brigade 2506 on 17 April 1961. A counter revolutionary military group made of Cuban exiles who traveled to the US after

After seeing the narrative of the bay of pigs event on Havana’s side while touring Cuba, it is interesting to see this completely different perspective, from the side of Cuban expats living in Miami.

A nice memorial in Little Havana that pays tribute to the Cubans. The surrounding area has a traditional Cuban atmosphere. Unfortunately, cleanliness and maintenance are low.

Nice memorial, very beautiful but sadly the area was filthy. Trash on the sides of the road show little respect to those brave freedom fighters. More

Located in Little Havana. Nice memorial. Peaceful setting. Good place to take a break in the shade enjoy a refreshing drink and have a cigar.

Little Havana is very special place in Miami with its center around Calle Ocho and the monument. It reminds Hemingway's books. Great place

Educational self-walking tour of Cuban American history and civic heroes important to the community. Chickens everywhere. More

A memorial to pathetic counterrevolutionary swine and perhaps the most embarrassing gaff in the history of US imperialism.

The place is ok, but people go there to throw Cuban witchcraft. Smell like dead animals.
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A good memory to various peoples who fought and weren't supported by the USA forces...too political for JFK!!

Respectful monument in little Havana. Free to experience. No wait or tickets.
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Little Havana. Take a stroll in this old neighborhood of Miami.
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Informative memorial. Helps you get in touch with the Cuban heritage.

Quiet, peaceful area, steeped in history.
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A small monument to those who died during the bay of pigs battle.

Nice to see and learn a bit about Cuban culture and history.

A must to remember
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Good place for a nice click in Little Havana