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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 revolutionary movement from here in the 1950's.

Sierra Maestra [1] is the local periodical.

Travel to Santiago de Cuba - Visa Requirements

Flights and airtickets to Santiago de Cuba

Airlines Aero Caribbean is operating to Santiago de Cuba from Havana

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 [2] 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

Tours and Getting around Santiago de Cuba

Santiago de Cuba tourist attractions and sightseeing

Santiago de Cuba city tours

Learn

Work

Santiago de Cuba souvenirs and shopping

Santiago de Cuba Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Budget

  • Paladar (private restaurant) "Salon Tropical."[3] The best place to eat in Santiago.

Mid-range

Splurge

Santiago de Cuba nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Santiago de Cuba cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and 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 conditionCUC 25.  

Mid-range

Splurge

Contact

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