Every city has its fair share of parks and open spaces to counteract the mass of buildings and other locations. And Santa Clara in Cuba is no exception to this rule, with Parque Vidal being a strong attraction for the tourists and the locals alike. As such it is well worth seeing when you are in town.

What can you expect from it though? Well to begin with the park is situated on one complete block rather than simply taking up a small amount of space. This gives you plenty to explore once you are inside. This design was part of the original design for the city as a whole. The park formed a perfect square centre and it still does so today.

The park is not just a location to wander through and watch the rest of the world go by though. You will find street vendors here as well, so if you are looking for some local souvenirs to take back home with you, have a look at the stalls you will find there. There are paintings and other works of art that have been made by some of the locals and they add a nice touch to any exploration of the park.

Another thing you will no doubt notice is the statues. One of the most famous ones of all is of a child holding up a boot. He is a young boy and has one hand in his pocket while the other holds the boot aloft for all to see. If you look down at his legs you will see only one of them is actually wearing a boot! He is the mascot for the city in a sense, and most people are aware of his position in the park.

There are other statues there too, including a bigger one of a woman called Marta Abreu. She died in 1909 but was commemorated with the statue as she had spent her life working to make conditions for people in the city better, and donated a lot of money as a result. Make sure you don’t miss her when you arrive in Parque Vidal.