Santiago de Cuba, ground zero of the revolution

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Santiago de Cuba, capital of the east, is the second largest city in Cuba. With its village-like feel, the city is a real jewel for lovers of colonial architecture.

A CITY STEEPED IN HISTORY

The main historical monuments can be found in the eastern part of the city, between Caspedes park, Plaza de Dolores and Plaza de Marte. Santiago de Cuba is rich in history, home to some of the oldest city squares and museums on the island, such as the Casa de Diego Velasquez and the Bacardi Municipal Museum.

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Santiago de Cuba is also the perfect entry point to the breathtaking Sierra Maestra nature reserve. The city is situated at the end of a bay accessible by a narrow passage between the Caribbean sea and the Sierra Maestra mountains.

SANTIAGO: CITY OF DIVERSITY

The city’s population is a colorful multicultural melting pot. Over the years the island has been home to communities with roots in Africa, Asia, India and even France, with French settlers being the first to introduce coffee culture to Cuba. The city also has a very pretty French quarter, Tivoli.

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Trinidad: “Cuba’s museum town”

Trinidad was one of Cuba’s biggest producers of sugar cane, what used to be the country’s most valuable resource. Today the town is known for its historical center and colonial architecture, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site

The Havana Jazz Festival in Cuba

The festival started out in the city’s Centro Cultural, which still hosts many of the festival’s concerts. It is also the venue for many improvisation events, which embody the spirit of this iconic Cuban festival.

Cuba: when should I visit?

Cuba has a tropical climate. The rainy season, lasting from June to mid-October, brings heavy rainstorms to the island, especially in the regions of Havana and Pinar El Rio.

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