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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Santiago_de_CubaSantiago de Cuba - Wikipedia

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   Santiago de Cuba is the second-largest city in Cuba and the capital city of Santiago de Cuba Province. It lies in the southeastern area of the island, some 870 km (540 mi) southeast of the Cuban capital of Havana.

2. www.lonelyplanet.com › santiago-de-cubaSantiago de Cuba travel - Lonely Planet | Cuba, Caribbean

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   • Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca del Morro. A Unesco World Heritage site since 1997, the San Pedro fort sits impregnably atop a 60m-high promontory at the entrance to Santiago harbor, 10km southwest…
   • Moncada Museum. The museum inside the Cuartel Moncada is the best in town and one of the best in Cuba. Sometimes gory exhibits catalogue the details of the 1953 attack by…
   • Cementerio Santa Ifigenia. Nestled peacefully on the city's western extremity, the Cementerio Santa Ifigenia is second only to Havana's Necrópolis Cristóbal Colón in its importance…
   • Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. Santiago's most important church is stunning both inside and out. There has been a cathedral on this site since the city's inception in the 1520s, though…

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4. hometohavana.com › blog › santiago-de-cubaSantiago de Cuba: A Local’s Guide for Travelers [2024]

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   Jan 25, 2024 · Discover the rich cultural history and musical heritage of Santiago de Cuba, the eastern capital of Cuba. Learn about the best things to do, how to get there, and where to stay in this comprehensive guide by local experts.

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5. cubasbest.com › things-to-do-in-santiago-de-cubaThe 18 Best Things to Do in Santiago de Cuba

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   • Take a Cuban Revolution Tour in Santiago de Cuba. There’s no better way to see Santiago de Cuba than with a local leading the way and in a classic vintage car!
   • Stay in a “Casa Particular” in Santiago de Cuba. Normally if you arrive in a new town or city in Cuba on the Viazul bus and you haven’t booked your accommodation in Santiago de Cuba in advance, then you’ll find casa particular owners waiting to tempt you to stay at their place.
   • Visit the Moncada Baracks – Cuartel Moncada in Santiago de Cuba. During the 20 century, the Cuartel Moncada, or the Moncada Barracks was a military headquarters.
   • Visit the “Cementario Santa Ifigenia” in Santiago de Cuba. This famous cemetery in Santiago is the resting place of Jose Marti, a Cuban patriot who played a pivotal role in Cuba’s War of Independence from Spain.

6. www.cuba.travel › en › Where-to-goSantiago de Cuba | The Caribbean capital - Cuba Travel

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   Discover the history, music and culture of Santiago de Cuba, the most mountainous and Caribbean province of Cuba. Learn about its carnival, rum, son and bolero, and find hotels, attractions and itineraries for your trip.

7. thecaribbeancamera.com › santiago-de-cuba-travel-guideSantiago de Cuba - Cuba’s cultural Mecca - The Caribbean Camera

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   Apr 15, 2024 · Nestled near Cuba’s eastern tip and closer to Haiti than Havana, Santiago de Cuba stands out with its unique architecture and cultural ambiance. Established in 1514 as Cuba’s second city, its hilltop setting blends French-Haitian, African, and Spanish influences.

8. www.planetware.com › santiago-de-cuba-cub-sc-s12 Top Tourist Attractions in Santiago de Cuba - PlanetWare

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   Mar 23, 2023 · Discover the historical and cultural treasures of Santiago de Cuba, the second largest city in Cuba and the root of the Cuban Revolution. Explore the UNESCO fortress, the cathedral, the cemetery, and more with our guide to the top attractions and things to do.

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   Where is Santiago de Cuba located?

   • Santiago de Cuba is located in the southeast of the island at coordinates 20° 01' 17.42" N 75° 49' 45.75" W, some 870 km (540 mi) of the capital, Havana. Historically Santiago de Cuba has been the second-largest city in Cuba, behind Havana. It features a bay connected to the Caribbean Sea and is a major port.

   Santiago de Cuba - Wikipedia

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   What is Santiago de Cuba famous for?

   • Santiago de Cuba is best known for its historical and cultural contributions to Cuba as the birthplace of some of the country’s most important religious, cultural, and musical tendencies. It isn’t just famous for one thing – in many ways, it’s famous for making Cuba everything it is today.

   Santiago de Cuba: A Local’s Guide for Travelers [2024] - Home to Havana

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   How far is Santiago de Cuba from Havana?

   • Santiago de Cuba is Cuba’s second-largest city and the capital of the province of Santiago de Cuba. It’s 540 miles (870 km) from Havana and is in the southeast area of the island of Cuba. There’s an international airport in Santiago de Cuba, but only a few international flights fly there.

   The 18 Best Things to Do in Santiago de Cuba

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   When did Santiago de Cuba become a city?

   • Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar, Cuba’s first governor, established Santiago de Cuba in 1514; it was later relocated a few kilometers to its current location in 1522. In the early colonial era, the city had a key position in the northern Caribbean and served as the capital of Cuba until 1553.

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   Is Santiago de Cuba a good place to live?

   • Known as the eastern capital of Cuba, Santiago de Cuba is an exuberant city steeped in a rich cultural history and home to the best of all things Cuban – dance, food, tradition, music, and more. While it somehow always tends to sink into Havana ‘s shadow, it’s about time for Santiago de Cuba to get its well-deserved moment in the sun.

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   Why should you visit Santiago de Cuba?

   • While many travelers tend to stick to western and central Cuba with destinations like Havana, Varadero, Viñales, and Trinidad, eastern Cuba and particularly Santiago de Cuba have a totally unique experience to offer. Plus, Santiago de Cuba is the perfect base from which to explore all that this side of Cuba has to offer.

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