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Santiago De Cuba, Cuba

Top things to do in Santiago De Cuba

15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Museum
Museum

Museo Municipal Emilio Bacardí Moreau

Municipal museum in a former mansion showcasing Santiago de Cuba's history and culture through artifacts and exhibits.

Landmark
Landmark

Santa Ifigenia Cemetery

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Historic cemetery with elaborate mausoleums, final resting place of José Martí and other Cuban heroes.

Landmark
Landmark

Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca

A UNESCO World Heritage fortress overlooking Santiago de Cuba's bay, built to defend against pirates and now a museum with cannons and dungeons.

Landmark
Landmark

Santiago Surrender Tree

A historic ceiba tree in Santiago de Cuba where the Spanish surrendered to the United States in 1898, ending the Spanish-American War.

Landmark
Landmark

San Juan Hill

A famous hill where the Battle of San Juan Hill was fought in 1898, a key engagement in the Spanish-American War.

Religious site
Religious site

Archdiocese of Santiago de Cuba

Administrative heart of eastern Cuba's Catholic Church, centered on a historic cathedral in Santiago.

Religious site
Religious site

Hatikvah Synagogue

A Jewish synagogue serving Santiago de Cuba's small Jewish community, highlighting the city's religious diversity.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

El Caney

Historic neighborhood near Santiago de Cuba, known for its role in the Spanish-American War and traditional architecture.

Entertainment
Entertainment

Estadio Guillermón Moncada

Home field of the Santiago de Cuba baseball team, this stadium hosts intense games and occasional concerts in a lively atmosphere.

Landmark
Landmark

Santiago de Cuba railway station

A neoclassical gem from the early 20th century, this station connects Santiago to Havana and other Cuban cities.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

Santiago de Cuba

Cuba's second-largest city, Santiago pulses with Afro-Caribbean music, revolutionary history, and colonial architecture.

Landmark
Landmark

Attack on the Moncada Barracks

Historic barracks where Fidel Castro launched his 1953 attack, now a museum and school in Santiago de Cuba.

Landmark
Landmark

Antonio Maceo Airport

Main airport serving Santiago de Cuba, named after independence hero Antonio Maceo, a key entry point for tourists.

Landmark
Landmark

USS Merrimac (1894)

Collier scuttled in Santiago de Cuba harbor during the Spanish-American War, now a historic shipwreck dive site.

Religious site
Religious site

Cathedral Basilica of Santiago de Cuba

Neoclassical cathedral on Santiago de Cuba's main square, seat of the archdiocese with twin bell towers and a striking interior.