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SANTIAGO DE CUBA

Cuba’s most musical and passionate city—birthplace of son, bolero, and much of the island’s cultural soul. Santiago bursts with energy, Afro-Caribbean traditions, colonial history, and dramatic landscapes overlooking its deep bay.

Pic of El Cobre: a sanctuary blending history and faith
El Cobre: a sanctuary blending history and faith
Pic of Resting place of heroes— Cementerio  Santa Ifigenia
Resting place of heroes— Cementerio Santa Ifigenia
Pic of Plaza de la Revolución Antonio Maceo, — a must‑see symbol of Cuban history
Plaza de la Revolución Antonio Maceo, — a must‑see symbol of Cuban history
Pic of A courtyard that preserves tradition in every detail
A courtyard that preserves tradition in every detail
Pic of Casa de la Trova, Santiago de Cuba — where music and tradition fill the heart of the city
Casa de la Trova, Santiago de Cuba — where music and tradition fill the heart of the city
Pic of Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca, Santiago de Cuba — a UNESCO World Heritage fortress guarding the bay
Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca, Santiago de Cuba — a UNESCO World Heritage fortress guarding the bay
Pic of Catedral de Santiago:masterpiece watching over the city
Catedral de Santiago:masterpiece watching over the city
Pic of Scaling new heights in Santiago’s sunshine
Scaling new heights in Santiago’s sunshine