Things to do in Santiago de Cuba

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The top 38 attractions in Santiago de Cuba

Castles in Santiago

San Pedro de la Roca Castle

(10)

This is a military fortress located at the entrance to the Bay of Santiago de Cuba. It was constructed by the Spanish to defend ag

Of Touristic Interest in Santiago

Santiago de Cuba Old Town

(7)

Founded in 1515 and, because of its geographical situation, the capital of Cuba until 1556. To this bay came the first black slave

Cathedrals in Santiago

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption

(9)

This Cathedral is located in a corner of Parque Céspede. It was modeled after many other cities planned by the Spanish, in the sam

Cabaret in Santiago

Casa de La Trova

(5)

La Casa de la Trova is a popular local Latin dance club. In the afternoon and evening there are performances by musicians, playing

Cemeteries in Santiago

Cementerio Santa Ifigenia

(2)

This central cemetery has very artistic mausoleums and sculptures. It is an open cemetery, and serves as a thoroughfare for reside

Of Cultural Interest in El Cobre

Basilica of Our Lady of the Copper

(2)

This basilica in El Cobre, about 20 km from Santiago, draws its name from the region's typical copper deposits, which have been ac

Churches in Santiago

Basílica del Cobre

(2)

Basilica of the Virgin of Charity of Copper, Patroness of Cuba. This monument is located about 25 km away from Santiago, in the pl

Sports-Related in Santiago

Santiago Chess Club

This place is located in a really peculiar corner of the bustling city of Santiago de Cuba. The building is next to the central Pl

Nature Reserves in Santiago

Sierra Maestra

Sierra Maestra is a large mountain range that runs parallel to the south of the island. It is sparsely populated and are just a fe

Gardens in Santiago

Cespedes Park

(2)

The main town buildings were all constructed around around the Cespedes Park. The church, the Town Hall and the Governor's House.

Squares in Santiago

Plaza Antonio Maceo

(2)

This square, which was opened in 1991, is a 53,000 meters square and houses the country's highest statue of 16 meters high, in hon

Of Cultural Interest in Santiago

Cuban Sugar MIlls

(2)

Cuba is currently one of the largest exporters of sugar cane in the world. In fact, it is estimated that 20% of the country's popu

Waterfalls in Santiago

El Saltón

(1)

El Saltón is a waterfall nestled among the mountains among the ferns and wild orchids. It's a place of exceptional beauty and peac

Museums in Santiago

Casa de Diego Velazquez

(1)

This house was built in 1522 and is the oldest in Cuba. It was the official residence of the first governor of the island restored

Of Touristic Interest in Santiago

Moncada Barracks

There is no better way to begin your visit to Santiago de Cuba, than to head towards the city on July 26, to the former Moncada Ba

Of Cultural Interest in Santiago

Santiago de Cuba Rum Distillery

(1)

The old Matusalem rum is no longer produced in Cuba; since 2002, it has been made in the Dominican Republic. Instead, it's now the

Shops in Santiago

Librería la Escalera

The library's Ladder is literally a little corner with all kinds of old publications and memories of the Revolution (and previous

Squares in Santiago

Plaza de Dolores

(2)

This park lies to the east of the square, an ancient market currently dominated by the church of Our Lady of Sorrows, which was re

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