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Ybor City, Florida: Part of Cuba in Florida

It's only .14 of an acre, but this tiny park has been legally owned by Cuba since 1956. Stand in front of the "Isle de Cuba" mural and tell your friends that you're out of the country.

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Piece of Cuba.

Part of Cuba in Florida

There is a small piece of land in Ybor City that is Cuban Territory. It was a gift from Tampa to Cuba in 1956. Known as Jose Marti Park. Visit Cuba without a passport.

[Nadine M Foxworth, 01/17/2016]

You can tell you're in Cuba because of the big "Isla de Cuba" mural behind the Marti statue (good for a photo op) and because of the two flags that flank the statue: one is Florida's, the other is Cuba's. No stars and stripes here!

Part of Cuba in Florida

Address:
1303 E. 8th Ave., Ybor City, FL
Directions:
Just northeast of downtown Tampa. The park entrance is on the south side of E. 8th Ave., just east of its intersection with N. 13th St.
Hours:
Property gates open M-F 8-1:30 Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Admission:
Free
RA Rates:
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