Visit Santiago de Cuba Province


The Santiago de Cuba Province is the second largest province in Cuba, located on the southeastern coast of the island. This province is known for its unique music, culture and history. The capital city, Santiago de Cuba, is a bustling port town with vibrant streets and an interesting architectural mix of Spanish colonial buildings and more modern structures. Tourists come to experience the lively local culture in this city and to visit historical sites such as San Pedro de la Roca Castle or El Cobre Basilica.

Beyond Santiago de Cuba lies lush hillsides and small villages offering plenty of opportunities for sightseeing off the beaten path. The Sierra Maestra Mountains provide a stunning backdrop as you explore this beautiful part of Cuba with its diverse wildlife, rivers and waterfalls.

Santiago de Cuba Province also holds an important place in Cuban history; it was here that Fidel Castro declared victory against dictator Fulgencio Batista in 1959 at a celebrated speech given from La Plaza de la Revolucion Carlos Manuel Cespedes Moncada. A visit to this province will give visitors an understanding of both Cuban culture today as well as its fascinating past.
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Cities in Santiago de Cuba Province

Palma Soriano, San Luis, El Cobre, Contramaestre, Santiago de Cuba