Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba is the capital of the Santiago de Cuba province in south-eastern Cuba.
Culture and History
Santiago is the second city of Cuba, and the birthplace of the current government. Fidel Castro and Che Guevara launched their coup from here in the 1950's.
Sierra Maestra,[1] is the local periodical.
Travel to Santiago_de_Cuba, visa requirements
Flights to Santiago_de_Cuba, airtickets
By train
There is a daily overnight train to/from Havana with stops in Camagüey and Santa Clara. This service is the Tren Francés on alternate days, which is more reliable and comfortable than other Cuban trains. There is a daytime train to Camagüey and Santa Clara on Thursdays and Sundays, returning on Mondays and Fridays. Local train service to Holguin has been suspended due to poor track conditions.
By car
Buses to Santiago_de_Cuba
Four daily Viazul buses run to/from Havana, with some stopping in Sancti Spiritus, Camagüey, and Santa Clara. There are also daily buses to/from Baracoa, Trinidad and Varadero.
By boat
Get around
Santiago_de_Cuba attractions and sightseeing
City tours
Learn
Work
Shopping, Santiago_de_Cuba souvenirs
Good restaurants and cheap meals
Budget
- Paladar (private restaurant) "Salon Tropical."[2] The best place to eat in Santiago.
Mid-range
Splurge
Santiago_de_Cuba nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs.
Hotels, youth hostels, lodging
Budget
Casa Particulares
- Sra. Vilma de los Milagros Román Jaén, Trinidad (General Portuondo) No. 159 (Entre Gallo (Diez de Octubre) y San Pio (Brig.H.Vázquez)), ☎ (53 - 22) 623315 (ricardo@cit.ciges.inf.cu). Clean Casa, only one room, very friendly hosts, english spoken, air condition CUC 25.
Mid-range
Splurge
Contact
Stay safe
Cope
Get out
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