Guidebook for Santiago de Cuba
Arts & Culture
Casa de la Trova is the place to go if you wish to have fun whilst Cuban traditional trova music provides the perfect ambience of tropical romanticism. You can also mingle with locals.
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Casa de La Trova "Pepe Sánchez"
HerediaCasa de la Trova is the place to go if you wish to have fun whilst Cuban traditional trova music provides the perfect ambience of tropical romanticism. You can also mingle with locals.
An institution that links tobacco and rum to spirituality expressed through spontaneity, neighborhood unity, traditional music and the hospitality of the people of Santiago de Cuba. Go local here!
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Casa de Las Tradiciones
An institution that links tobacco and rum to spirituality expressed through spontaneity, neighborhood unity, traditional music and the hospitality of the people of Santiago de Cuba. Go local here!
Opposite Plaza de Marte there is a good place to listen to boleros and feelin'. The scene is a little older but the patrons and players show real love for the romantic ballads and tragic love songs.
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Patio de los Dos Abuelos
Pérez CarbóOpposite Plaza de Marte there is a good place to listen to boleros and feelin'. The scene is a little older but the patrons and players show real love for the romantic ballads and tragic love songs.
One of Cuba's suavest and best jazz clubs where you can sit in a comfy booth surrounded by pictures of puffing jazz greats and watch incredibly intuitive exponents of Santiago's jazz scene.
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Sala de Fiesta La Iris
One of Cuba's suavest and best jazz clubs where you can sit in a comfy booth surrounded by pictures of puffing jazz greats and watch incredibly intuitive exponents of Santiago's jazz scene.
Sightseeing
The famous Padre Pico Steps (also The Spanish Steps of Padre Pico) dating from Colonial times they have endured the pace of time and, the Cuban revolutionary process and still stand in defiance.
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Escalinata de Padre Pico
Escalinata de Padre PicoThe famous Padre Pico Steps (also The Spanish Steps of Padre Pico) dating from Colonial times they have endured the pace of time and, the Cuban revolutionary process and still stand in defiance.
In this XVI century dwelling lived Don Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar, the Spanish conquistador and first governor of Cuba. An archaeological jewel, today it holds the Museo del Ambiente Histórico Cubano.
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Casa de Diego Velazquez
Francisco Vicente AguileraIn this XVI century dwelling lived Don Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar, the Spanish conquistador and first governor of Cuba. An archaeological jewel, today it holds the Museo del Ambiente Histórico Cubano.
Many times destroyed by the flames, coveted by corsairs and pirates, victim of earthquakes and hit by hurricanes, it stands as one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in town.
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Catedral
Santo TomásMany times destroyed by the flames, coveted by corsairs and pirates, victim of earthquakes and hit by hurricanes, it stands as one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in town.
Take a tour through Cuba's sugar industry and learn about the emergence of rum, its aging process and variety, spanning from old discontinued brands to the existing ones like Matusalén and Santiago.
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Museo Del Ron
& Narciso LopezTake a tour through Cuba's sugar industry and learn about the emergence of rum, its aging process and variety, spanning from old discontinued brands to the existing ones like Matusalén and Santiago.
In this colonial building you will enjoy the recreation of the Carnival and learn about its trascendence as a folk manifestation. Get ready to plunge into the merriness of the tropical mascarade.
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Museo del Carnaval
HerediaIn this colonial building you will enjoy the recreation of the Carnival and learn about its trascendence as a folk manifestation. Get ready to plunge into the merriness of the tropical mascarade.
Founded by Spanish conquistador and governor of Cuba Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar in 1516. Fidel Castro has delivered several speeches from its balcony.
City Hall
Francisco Vicente AguileraFounded by Spanish conquistador and governor of Cuba Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar in 1516. Fidel Castro has delivered several speeches from its balcony.
A crenellated art deco building completed in 1938, is synonymous with one of history's greatest failed putsches when more than 100 revolutionaries led by then little-known Fidel Castro attacked it.
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Cuartel de Moncada
Avenida MoncadaA crenellated art deco building completed in 1938, is synonymous with one of history's greatest failed putsches when more than 100 revolutionaries led by then little-known Fidel Castro attacked it.
A gorgeous colonial-style building housing a museum detailing the underground struggle against Batista in the 1950s. A fascinating, if bloody, story enhanced by far-reaching views from the balcony.
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Museo de La Lucha Clandestina
Santa RitaA gorgeous colonial-style building housing a museum detailing the underground struggle against Batista in the 1950s. A fascinating, if bloody, story enhanced by far-reaching views from the balcony.
Everything Else
It's Santiago de Cuba's heart, witness to the birth, death and rebirth of the city. A convergence point for locals and foreigners alike, people flock there to socialize mingle, have fun, fall in love.
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Céspedes Park
It's Santiago de Cuba's heart, witness to the birth, death and rebirth of the city. A convergence point for locals and foreigners alike, people flock there to socialize mingle, have fun, fall in love.
This notable building boasts the opulent eclecticism, the elegance and glamour of 1950's Santiago de Cuba. A small variety show is on at its roof garden every weekend.
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IBEROSTAR Casa Granda
This notable building boasts the opulent eclecticism, the elegance and glamour of 1950's Santiago de Cuba. A small variety show is on at its roof garden every weekend.
Drinks & Nightlife
Just around the corner from Céspedes Park is this dimmed, enveloping nightclub with occasional live music. The place if you want to see Cuban jazz groups perform.
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Club 300
Francisco Vicente AguileraJust around the corner from Céspedes Park is this dimmed, enveloping nightclub with occasional live music. The place if you want to see Cuban jazz groups perform.
Shopping
One of the many alleys that form the city center urban grid, teeming with self-employed Cubans selling their goods and services. Many souvenir stands are found in this boisterous street market.
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Callejón del Carmen
Callejón del CarmenOne of the many alleys that form the city center urban grid, teeming with self-employed Cubans selling their goods and services. Many souvenir stands are found in this boisterous street market.