Guidebook for Santiago de Cuba
Food Scene
Privately operate restaurant that offer delicious food, ambient very nice & clean, courteous manners, good service, and the best of all is the location and the affordable prices.
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St. Pauli Bar-Restaurante
José Antonio Saco Privately operate restaurant that offer delicious food, ambient very nice & clean, courteous manners, good service, and the best of all is the location and the affordable prices.
This coffee cafeteria is a nice place in the center of Santiago & has been over the years a very coveted space where daily gatherings are held while enjoying the best coffee of the city, a pure coffee that grows in the mountains around the city. The place is decorated with nice images of the best preserved coffee plantation with the same name sited in the Sierra Maestra mountains.
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Cafe La Isabelica
Francisco Vicente AguileraThis coffee cafeteria is a nice place in the center of Santiago & has been over the years a very coveted space where daily gatherings are held while enjoying the best coffee of the city, a pure coffee that grows in the mountains around the city. The place is decorated with nice images of the best preserved coffee plantation with the same name sited in the Sierra Maestra mountains.
Sitting on top of the second floor you can watch the evening fall over Santiago de Cuba. Salon Tropical offers western and Cuban foods and drinks. The fish and lobsters are great. It's a 15 minute walk from the city center but it's worth it.
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Salon Tropical
Sitting on top of the second floor you can watch the evening fall over Santiago de Cuba. Salon Tropical offers western and Cuban foods and drinks. The fish and lobsters are great. It's a 15 minute walk from the city center but it's worth it.
This is a delightful period style house on a beautiful tree-lined road about 2 km out from the city center. To get there you need to take a taxi. Excellent friendly service in a quiet environment. Good range to choose from and nicely prepared.
Zunzún
This is a delightful period style house on a beautiful tree-lined road about 2 km out from the city center. To get there you need to take a taxi. Excellent friendly service in a quiet environment. Good range to choose from and nicely prepared.
This restaurant-cafe located on the centrical Dolores square combines the best of the creole cuisine with the history of the music of the most Caribbean city of Cuba. Decorated with the style of the fifties, the attractive interior recreate the history of the famous Santiago's trio Matamoros. On the walls the clients can admire images & lyrics of the most memorable songs of their repertoire of more than 200 songs. Don't leave this restaurant without trying the specialty of the house, the Matamoros Grilled & the solicited cocktail in honor of the greatest musical hit of the trio: Lágrimas Negras (Black Tears).
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Restaurante Matamoros
CalvarioThis restaurant-cafe located on the centrical Dolores square combines the best of the creole cuisine with the history of the music of the most Caribbean city of Cuba. Decorated with the style of the fifties, the attractive interior recreate the history of the famous Santiago's trio Matamoros. On the walls the clients can admire images & lyrics of the most memorable songs of their repertoire of more than 200 songs. Don't leave this restaurant without trying the specialty of the house, the Matamoros Grilled & the solicited cocktail in honor of the greatest musical hit of the trio: Lágrimas Negras (Black Tears).
Wonderful cafeteria to enjoy the delicious taste of Cuban coffee made in a traditional way. Also with a little museum about the history of the Cuban coffee plantations. Nice ambient during nights with presentations of traditional Cuban music groups.
Casa Dranguet
HerediaWonderful cafeteria to enjoy the delicious taste of Cuban coffee made in a traditional way. Also with a little museum about the history of the Cuban coffee plantations. Nice ambient during nights with presentations of traditional Cuban music groups.
El Madrileño
Wonderful Cuban and international cuisine. Very nice indoor patio and ambience.
Delicious meals, amazing ambient and wonderful costumer service. At just 5 min of the apt
Restaurante Brassa
Pinar del RioDelicious meals, amazing ambient and wonderful costumer service. At just 5 min of the apt
Wonderful meals at affordable price. Excellent service. Beautiful traditional decoration and nice ambient
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El Barracón
Avenida Victoriano de GarzónWonderful meals at affordable price. Excellent service. Beautiful traditional decoration and nice ambient
Delicious snacks, drinks and light meals. Very nice ambient. Good costumer service. At just 5 min of the apt
Cafe Paraíso
Calle 6Delicious snacks, drinks and light meals. Very nice ambient. Good costumer service. At just 5 min of the apt
Sightseeing
To those who love History & Nature this place & its surroundings is a must see. Built in between 1590 and 1610 and declared World Heritage site by UNESCO. Amazing views from there of Santiago's bay and Cayo Granma (small key sited in the middle of the bay). There is a colonial style restaurant & bar very close with delicious food & sea views & there is also a lighthouse nearby.
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San Pedro de la Roca Castle
To those who love History & Nature this place & its surroundings is a must see. Built in between 1590 and 1610 and declared World Heritage site by UNESCO. Amazing views from there of Santiago's bay and Cayo Granma (small key sited in the middle of the bay). There is a colonial style restaurant & bar very close with delicious food & sea views & there is also a lighthouse nearby.
The Great Rock is a huge rock of volcanic origin, standing at 1, 234 meters above the sea level & with a calculated weight of 63,000 tons. There is a decent seafood restaurant at the site, also nice cabanas surrounding by pine forests for rent & stay, & the best of all are the awesome views from the summit of the rock of the Sierra Maestra Mountains National Park and the Turquino Peak(the highest mountain in Cuba)
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La Gran Piedra
The Great Rock is a huge rock of volcanic origin, standing at 1, 234 meters above the sea level & with a calculated weight of 63,000 tons. There is a decent seafood restaurant at the site, also nice cabanas surrounding by pine forests for rent & stay, & the best of all are the awesome views from the summit of the rock of the Sierra Maestra Mountains National Park and the Turquino Peak(the highest mountain in Cuba)
To sealing and enjoy the breeze of the Caribbean sea & the wonderful views of Santiago bay, the Granma Key, and San Pedro de la Roca castle. Also can have a delicious seafood or Cuban cuisine lunch or snack in the restaurant at the marina looking to the ocean or in the welcoming terrace of the hotel Punta Gorda.
Marina Marlin Punta Gorda
1ra.To sealing and enjoy the breeze of the Caribbean sea & the wonderful views of Santiago bay, the Granma Key, and San Pedro de la Roca castle. Also can have a delicious seafood or Cuban cuisine lunch or snack in the restaurant at the marina looking to the ocean or in the welcoming terrace of the hotel Punta Gorda.
Parks & Nature
Baconao National Park contains a variety of attractions besides wildlife refuges & coffee plantations. The park was declared World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO & contains:
1 -The Great Rock
2- The botanical Garden called Jardin Ave de Paraiso, dating from 1860, that was laid out on a former coffee plantation and features a series of colour-coded gardens with unique scents and displays in each.
3- The Baconao Lagoon, a place for nature lovers, where can visit a crocodiles colony and contemplate the unique fauna of this region, like lizards, jutías, flamingos or wild dolphins.
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Baconao
Baconao National Park contains a variety of attractions besides wildlife refuges & coffee plantations. The park was declared World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO & contains:
1 -The Great Rock
2- The botanical Garden called Jardin Ave de Paraiso, dating from 1860, that was laid out on a former coffee plantation and features a series of colour-coded gardens with unique scents and displays in each.
3- The Baconao Lagoon, a place for nature lovers, where can visit a crocodiles colony and contemplate the unique fauna of this region, like lizards, jutías, flamingos or wild dolphins.
Built in 1901 by the Americans & sited between mountains & at two thousand feet above the sea level, there are obviously fantastic views of Santiago de Cuba and the Sierra Maestra mountains from the view balconies of this park.
Puerto de Boniato
Built in 1901 by the Americans & sited between mountains & at two thousand feet above the sea level, there are obviously fantastic views of Santiago de Cuba and the Sierra Maestra mountains from the view balconies of this park.
This is beautiful botanical garden with a unique setting for an internationally important collection of 3,000 tropical ferns. A must see garden for those who love nature. The garden has a collection of more than 1, 000 other species of plants, including some endemics and exotic plants from different places in Cuba. The garden is a research establishment carrying out research into the intimate lives of ferns, their preservation and propagation as well of other plants. They offer short technical lecture to visitors.
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Helechos Garden
This is beautiful botanical garden with a unique setting for an internationally important collection of 3,000 tropical ferns. A must see garden for those who love nature. The garden has a collection of more than 1, 000 other species of plants, including some endemics and exotic plants from different places in Cuba. The garden is a research establishment carrying out research into the intimate lives of ferns, their preservation and propagation as well of other plants. They offer short technical lecture to visitors.
Cuba’s highest peak sits in the heart of the Gran Parque Nacional Sierra Maestra. The closest route for this summit hike, beginning at Las Cuevas on the southern coast of Santiago de Cuba province. You can plan your trip from Santiago to organize your (private) transport from there and have a few stopovers at some beaches along the way. You have to ascend 2,000 meters in 9.6km of trail in 4 to 6 hours and, if you don't continue to Alto del Naranjo, a 3 to 4 hours descend that same day. Going down can be a 'knee-breaker'. The Sierra Maestra is a National Park full of endemic animals, including the smallest toad in the world, millions of birds, giant ferns and wild orchids.
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Pico Turquino
Cuba’s highest peak sits in the heart of the Gran Parque Nacional Sierra Maestra. The closest route for this summit hike, beginning at Las Cuevas on the southern coast of Santiago de Cuba province. You can plan your trip from Santiago to organize your (private) transport from there and have a few stopovers at some beaches along the way. You have to ascend 2,000 meters in 9.6km of trail in 4 to 6 hours and, if you don't continue to Alto del Naranjo, a 3 to 4 hours descend that same day. Going down can be a 'knee-breaker'. The Sierra Maestra is a National Park full of endemic animals, including the smallest toad in the world, millions of birds, giant ferns and wild orchids.
Crowned by a 63,000-ton boulder that perches like a grounded asteroid high above the Caribbean sea, la Gran Piedra forms part of Cuba's greenest and most biodiverse mountain range. Not only do the mountains have a refreshingly cool microclimate, they also exhibit a unique historical heritage based on the legacy of some 60 or more coffee plantations set up by French farmers in the latter part of the 18th century. On the run from a bloody slave rebellion in Haiti in 1791, enterprising Gallic immigrants moved to Cuba & turn it into the world's number-one coffee producer in the early 19th century. Their craft and ingenuity have been preserved for posterity in a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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Gran Piedra
Crowned by a 63,000-ton boulder that perches like a grounded asteroid high above the Caribbean sea, la Gran Piedra forms part of Cuba's greenest and most biodiverse mountain range. Not only do the mountains have a refreshingly cool microclimate, they also exhibit a unique historical heritage based on the legacy of some 60 or more coffee plantations set up by French farmers in the latter part of the 18th century. On the run from a bloody slave rebellion in Haiti in 1791, enterprising Gallic immigrants moved to Cuba & turn it into the world's number-one coffee producer in the early 19th century. Their craft and ingenuity have been preserved for posterity in a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Cuba's highest point, Pico Turquino, at 1974 m. Although a considerable part of the Sierra Maestra mountains in Santiago.
The panoramic views are awe-inspiring. Most people, especially those planning to trek further into the mountains, make the journey up the immensely steep ascent road to Alto del Naranjo in a sturdy jeep provided by Cubataxi or Ecotur.
Parque Nacional de Turquino
Cuba's highest point, Pico Turquino, at 1974 m. Although a considerable part of the Sierra Maestra mountains in Santiago.
The panoramic views are awe-inspiring. Most people, especially those planning to trek further into the mountains, make the journey up the immensely steep ascent road to Alto del Naranjo in a sturdy jeep provided by Cubataxi or Ecotur.
Arts & Culture
Unique installation in Cuba that works like center of conventions, specialized in artistic, cultural shows & international events. It's design with traditional & modern elements. Inside the building it is also the café "Niagara", where it show up music, dance and poetry shows, of Thursday to Sunday, with artists of the region.
The Theater Heredia, is among the best facilities in its type in Latin America & Cuba, non alone pride for the Santiagueros but for all the Cubans.
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Teatro Heredia
Unique installation in Cuba that works like center of conventions, specialized in artistic, cultural shows & international events. It's design with traditional & modern elements. Inside the building it is also the café "Niagara", where it show up music, dance and poetry shows, of Thursday to Sunday, with artists of the region.
The Theater Heredia, is among the best facilities in its type in Latin America & Cuba, non alone pride for the Santiagueros but for all the Cubans.
This Santiago's famous fortification was a military barrack built in 1938 and earn the immortality on July 26, 1953 when more than 100 revolutionaries led by then little-known Fidel Castro stormed Batista's troops at what was then Cuba's second-most important military garrison. After the Revolution, the barrack was converted into an elementary school called Ciudad Escolar 26 de Julio, and in 1967 a museum was installed near gate 3 where the main attack took place. The museum (one of Cuba's best) contains a scale model of the barracks plus interesting and sometimes grisly artifacts, diagrams and models of the attack, its planning and its aftermath.
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Cuartel de Moncada
Avenida MoncadaThis Santiago's famous fortification was a military barrack built in 1938 and earn the immortality on July 26, 1953 when more than 100 revolutionaries led by then little-known Fidel Castro stormed Batista's troops at what was then Cuba's second-most important military garrison. After the Revolution, the barrack was converted into an elementary school called Ciudad Escolar 26 de Julio, and in 1967 a museum was installed near gate 3 where the main attack took place. The museum (one of Cuba's best) contains a scale model of the barracks plus interesting and sometimes grisly artifacts, diagrams and models of the attack, its planning and its aftermath.
This beautiful building with an eclectic facade with neo-classic elements is a most visit museum because is the first institution of it's kind opened in Cuba & founded by then mayor of the city Emilio Bacardí Moreau on February 12, 1899 and it treasures valuables samples of the pre-Columbian culture, national art, and of Cuban's history. Among it's attractions there are mommies from Perú & an Egyptian mommy from the ancient Thebas.
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Museo Emilio Bacardí Moreau
Francisco Vicente AguileraThis beautiful building with an eclectic facade with neo-classic elements is a most visit museum because is the first institution of it's kind opened in Cuba & founded by then mayor of the city Emilio Bacardí Moreau on February 12, 1899 and it treasures valuables samples of the pre-Columbian culture, national art, and of Cuban's history. Among it's attractions there are mommies from Perú & an Egyptian mommy from the ancient Thebas.
The Basilica del Cobre is a beautiful cathedral & the most important shrine for Cubans and most famous church in the country. It is lodged in the foothills of the Sierra Maestra near the old copper mines that give it its name. The triple-domed church named El Sanctuario de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobre, was built in 1927, and rises on Maboa hill and is photogenically framed by green forest. The faithful come from across Cuba on pilgrimages to pay their respects to the Virgen de la Caridad(virgin of charity). Her image, cloaked in a glittering gold robe can be seen throughout the country.
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Basílica Santuario Nacional de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobre
The Basilica del Cobre is a beautiful cathedral & the most important shrine for Cubans and most famous church in the country. It is lodged in the foothills of the Sierra Maestra near the old copper mines that give it its name. The triple-domed church named El Sanctuario de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobre, was built in 1927, and rises on Maboa hill and is photogenically framed by green forest. The faithful come from across Cuba on pilgrimages to pay their respects to the Virgen de la Caridad(virgin of charity). Her image, cloaked in a glittering gold robe can be seen throughout the country.
The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, also called Santiago de Cuba Cathedral is a catholic church located in the Céspedes Park in the Santo Tomás street between and San Basilio and Heredia.
Was built in 1514 and it was a little rudimentary chapel, where later the provincial prison was built. In 1522, the Church of Santiago de Cuba called Ermita de Santa Catalina was declared cathedral by Pope Adrian VI, and its headquarters established in the city. Its construction ended in 1526. It was destroyed in the earthquakes of 1678, 1766, 1852 and 1932. In 1882 receives from the Holy See the title of Minor Minor Basilica, and since 1958 is a national monument.
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Catedral
Santo TomásThe Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, also called Santiago de Cuba Cathedral is a catholic church located in the Céspedes Park in the Santo Tomás street between and San Basilio and Heredia.
Was built in 1514 and it was a little rudimentary chapel, where later the provincial prison was built. In 1522, the Church of Santiago de Cuba called Ermita de Santa Catalina was declared cathedral by Pope Adrian VI, and its headquarters established in the city. Its construction ended in 1526. It was destroyed in the earthquakes of 1678, 1766, 1852 and 1932. In 1882 receives from the Holy See the title of Minor Minor Basilica, and since 1958 is a national monument.
The oldest house still standing in Cuba!. Built in 1522 was the official residence of the island's conqueror, first governor, & founder of the first seven villages in Cuba. Don Diego Velázquez. The mansion was restored in the late 1960s, the Andalusian-style facade with fine, wooden lattice windows was inaugurated in 1970 as a museum.
The ground floor was originally a trading house and gold foundry, while the upstairs was where Velázquez lived. Today, rooms display period magnificent furnishings and decoration from the 16th to 19th centuries. Visitor most the two-way screens, where you could look out without being observed: a Turkish influence.
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Casa de Diego Velazquez
Francisco Vicente AguileraThe oldest house still standing in Cuba!. Built in 1522 was the official residence of the island's conqueror, first governor, & founder of the first seven villages in Cuba. Don Diego Velázquez. The mansion was restored in the late 1960s, the Andalusian-style facade with fine, wooden lattice windows was inaugurated in 1970 as a museum.
The ground floor was originally a trading house and gold foundry, while the upstairs was where Velázquez lived. Today, rooms display period magnificent furnishings and decoration from the 16th to 19th centuries. Visitor most the two-way screens, where you could look out without being observed: a Turkish influence.
A colonial small house which was the birthplace of one of Cuba's greatest Romantic poets and the man after whom the street is named, José María Heredia y Heredia (1803–39). Heredia's most notable work, 'Ode to Niagara,' is inscribed outside. Due to his pro-independence ideas he was forced into exile by the colonial authorities, dying in Mexico in 1839.
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Casa Natal de Jose Maria Heredia
HerediaA colonial small house which was the birthplace of one of Cuba's greatest Romantic poets and the man after whom the street is named, José María Heredia y Heredia (1803–39). Heredia's most notable work, 'Ode to Niagara,' is inscribed outside. Due to his pro-independence ideas he was forced into exile by the colonial authorities, dying in Mexico in 1839.
The Antonio Maceo Revolution Square is considered the most outstanding monumental in the XX century executed in the city. It is located to the entrance of the city of Santiago. In this place is erected with 16 meters height the highest statue in Cuba in honor to the hero Antonio Maceo Grajales. The square also has the area of the Eternal Flame in memory of the martyrs and exhibit the distinction that only this historical city possesses: the Star of Hero of the Republic of Cuba. There is also the Living room of Protocol, with their showy stained glass , and a room of Holographic Exhibition, in which personal objects of General Antonio can be appreciated next to maps, documents and pictures.
Monumental Complex Antonio Maceo
The Antonio Maceo Revolution Square is considered the most outstanding monumental in the XX century executed in the city. It is located to the entrance of the city of Santiago. In this place is erected with 16 meters height the highest statue in Cuba in honor to the hero Antonio Maceo Grajales. The square also has the area of the Eternal Flame in memory of the martyrs and exhibit the distinction that only this historical city possesses: the Star of Hero of the Republic of Cuba. There is also the Living room of Protocol, with their showy stained glass , and a room of Holographic Exhibition, in which personal objects of General Antonio can be appreciated next to maps, documents and pictures.
Drinks & Nightlife
In Cuba it has become an institution, almost a national monument. Nobody goes to Santiago without visiting this place. Most of the best singers and son groups of the island use to perform here. The Casa de la Trova is constantly mentioned in novels, poems, magazines... And well known for its recordings of life concerts. Opens in the morning and at night and the programm it offers is still outstanding. Located in the historical part of the city, some steps away from Céspedes Park.
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Casa de La Trova "Pepe Sánchez"
HerediaIn Cuba it has become an institution, almost a national monument. Nobody goes to Santiago without visiting this place. Most of the best singers and son groups of the island use to perform here. The Casa de la Trova is constantly mentioned in novels, poems, magazines... And well known for its recordings of life concerts. Opens in the morning and at night and the programm it offers is still outstanding. Located in the historical part of the city, some steps away from Céspedes Park.
It's not well known as it's la Casa de la Trova but not one should miss this place if they really want to enjoy Santiago. Its fantastic program changes every day: boleros, son, traditional trova, folklore, poetic circles and expositions of fine arts. This old house (called "La Casona" by locals) in the Tívoli section of the city is loaded with character & decorated with dozens of paintings & photos on the walls. This is definitely a place to go.
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Casa de Las Tradiciones
It's not well known as it's la Casa de la Trova but not one should miss this place if they really want to enjoy Santiago. Its fantastic program changes every day: boleros, son, traditional trova, folklore, poetic circles and expositions of fine arts. This old house (called "La Casona" by locals) in the Tívoli section of the city is loaded with character & decorated with dozens of paintings & photos on the walls. This is definitely a place to go.
This cultural center has a full schedule of music events and other goings-on starting at 8 pm every night of the week. The program starts slow, early in the week, with boleros and usually move to Afro-Cuban music & dance on Thursday, then the Caribbean & Latin American folk dance on Friday, and on Saturdays are for Haitian or Afro-Cuban program, beginning at 6pm. Concerts are held on two leafy outdoor patios. There are also cultural conferences and workshops.
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Casa Del Caribe
This cultural center has a full schedule of music events and other goings-on starting at 8 pm every night of the week. The program starts slow, early in the week, with boleros and usually move to Afro-Cuban music & dance on Thursday, then the Caribbean & Latin American folk dance on Friday, and on Saturdays are for Haitian or Afro-Cuban program, beginning at 6pm. Concerts are held on two leafy outdoor patios. There are also cultural conferences and workshops.
This sedate bar is at less than 5 min by car of Casa Valia and it occupies the entire 15th floor of the Meliá Santiago hotel. There are stunning views in all directions through the wraparound windows, and there's even an open-air catwalk around the outside of the bar for fresh air-viewing and romantic interludes.
Bello Bar
This sedate bar is at less than 5 min by car of Casa Valia and it occupies the entire 15th floor of the Meliá Santiago hotel. There are stunning views in all directions through the wraparound windows, and there's even an open-air catwalk around the outside of the bar for fresh air-viewing and romantic interludes.
This delightful inner yard, situated in the historic part of the city is another “must” for those who love good music and Santiago nights. Life music performances alternate with records. People there laugh, talk and dance while having a glass of Cuban rum. Refrescante! How it's say in Cuba: “Oriente, tierra caliente!” which means that the real hot Cuba is to be found in the oriental part of the island. In this place you will be able to verify whether this is true or not.
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Patio de ARTex
CalvarioThis delightful inner yard, situated in the historic part of the city is another “must” for those who love good music and Santiago nights. Life music performances alternate with records. People there laugh, talk and dance while having a glass of Cuban rum. Refrescante! How it's say in Cuba: “Oriente, tierra caliente!” which means that the real hot Cuba is to be found in the oriental part of the island. In this place you will be able to verify whether this is true or not.
As much a museum to one of Cuba's most famous Trova musicians (Sindo Garay, most renowned for his composition Perla marina) as a bar, this is a smart, usually packed place with two levels, serving great cocktails.
Bar Sindo Garay
Callejón del CarmenAs much a museum to one of Cuba's most famous Trova musicians (Sindo Garay, most renowned for his composition Perla marina) as a bar, this is a smart, usually packed place with two levels, serving great cocktails.
Getting Around
Keep in mind that are not enough cars available during the high season so the best way to rent a car is before your arrival and through your travel agency, online or right after your arrival at the airport. The Havanautos in Santiago is located at the airport. The is also another car rentals agency at the Hotel Melia Santiago which is at 10-15 walking distance of Valia's house.
Havanautos
Keep in mind that are not enough cars available during the high season so the best way to rent a car is before your arrival and through your travel agency, online or right after your arrival at the airport. The Havanautos in Santiago is located at the airport. The is also another car rentals agency at the Hotel Melia Santiago which is at 10-15 walking distance of Valia's house.
Shopping
For buy some food, clothings or essential things and is at 10 min of the apt but like must stores in Santiago be aware and don't go with a big bag or pursue because they don't allow people to enter in the stores with them, you have to stored them on a designated area beside the entrance door & they give you a ticket with an specific number for pick up your pursue back after finish your shopping. Also there is a lack of shopping bags in almost all stores so bring yours or ask to your host if they can give you some plastic bags for going to shopping.
Fantasia
Calle DFor buy some food, clothings or essential things and is at 10 min of the apt but like must stores in Santiago be aware and don't go with a big bag or pursue because they don't allow people to enter in the stores with them, you have to stored them on a designated area beside the entrance door & they give you a ticket with an specific number for pick up your pursue back after finish your shopping. Also there is a lack of shopping bags in almost all stores so bring yours or ask to your host if they can give you some plastic bags for going to shopping.
Beautiful building with neoclassic influence with a fine clothing boutique which offer fashion shows and cultural activities.
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Centro Casa de Moda Cubana “La Maison”
Avenida ManduleyBeautiful building with neoclassic influence with a fine clothing boutique which offer fashion shows and cultural activities.
Situated inside the Melia Santiago Hotel, here you may find international recognize brands of Cuban tobacco as COHIBA, PARTAGÁS, MONTECRISTO , R Y J, TRINIDAD, HOYO DE MONTERREY, H. UPMANN, BOLIVAR among others. As in all franchise chain, here they keep the highest conservation & quality standards for you to enjoy the genuine Habanos´s flavor and smell together with a a complete cocktail, coffee, and vary liquors in any of the saloons.
Casa Del Habanos
Situated inside the Melia Santiago Hotel, here you may find international recognize brands of Cuban tobacco as COHIBA, PARTAGÁS, MONTECRISTO , R Y J, TRINIDAD, HOYO DE MONTERREY, H. UPMANN, BOLIVAR among others. As in all franchise chain, here they keep the highest conservation & quality standards for you to enjoy the genuine Habanos´s flavor and smell together with a a complete cocktail, coffee, and vary liquors in any of the saloons.
Casa de La Miel La Melipona
Avenida Victoriano de GarzónNice stores in the Santiago Hotel to buy some clothing & souvernirs (someone has registered these stores with the wrong name)
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Tiendas en el Hotel Saniago
Avenida Las Américas Nice stores in the Santiago Hotel to buy some clothing & souvernirs (someone has registered these stores with the wrong name)
Tienda Caracol