Top Things to do in Santiago de Cuba Province
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Santiago de Cuba Province, Santiago de Cuba Province
Discover the best top things to do in Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba including Mausoleum of the Third Eastern Front, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca, Santa Ifigenia Cemetery, La Gran Piedra (The Big Rock), El Cobre Basilica, casa Velasquez, Rancho El Dajao, Estadio Guillermon Moncada, Basilica de la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre.
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1. Mausoleum of the Third Eastern Front
2. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 284 reviews
Reviewed By Betula103 - Australia, null
Originally constructed in 1526 the cathedral has been destroyed by earthquake on four occasions, the last occasion being in 1932. It is architecturally imposing with two marble statues in the front and is also quite beautiful inside.
3. Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,038 reviews
Reviewed By Vallero - Deep River, Canada
An impressive fortress built to protect the entrance to the Santiago harbour that has been restored to its original splendour. Beyond a doubt it is a must see location when visiting the city.
4. Santa Ifigenia Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 735 reviews
This cementery houses tombs for such historic notables as José Marti and Emilio Bacardi including graves from those who fought for revolution.
Reviewed By 515acej - Chicago, United States
Both Cuban heroes are buried here. Fidel’s ashes are buried inside a large rock. Every 30 minutes there is a changing of the guard ceremony well worth watching. This is a quiet landscaped cemetery with much Cuban history.
5. La Gran Piedra (The Big Rock)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By Vallero - Deep River, Canada
The view from the top of La Gran Piedra is amazing, but more interesting is how the climate changes from tropical to pine forests as you ascend the mountain. All in all it is a beautiful location. In addition to the mountain itself there is a restored 18th century coffee plantation to visit and a spectacular botanical garden nearby. There are more than than 400 stairs from the parking area to the top of the rock. It is not a mountain climb but be prepared for a bit of exercise.
6. El Cobre Basilica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By Betula103 - Australia, null
The 'Basílica Santuario Nacional de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobre' dates from 1927 and is an important pilgrimage sife for Cuban Catholics. It is the only basilica in Cuba and when many people visit the shrine of the Virgen de Caridad, the patron saint of Cuba, they leave gifts for the Virgin. The most famous of these are the Pulitzer Prize left behind by Ernest Hemingway, and the golden guerrilla that Castro’s mother laid there. The spacious church is located in an elevated position just a little north of the city of Santiago de Cuba. There are some beautiful stained-glass windows to be seen.
7. casa Velasquez
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By Betula103 - Australia, null
This house in central Santiago de Cuba is possibly the oldest house in Cuba and dates from the very early 1500's. It now houses an outstanding museum with furnishings from the 16th to 19th centuries. I have already reviewed the museum itself in detail.
8. Rancho El Dajao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Rancho "El Dajao" offers you an unique and special day where mixed new experiences, horses, cattle ranch for hiking, tasting typical foods and drinks. We taught riding lessons that will allow you to acquire the skills necessary to enjoy a pleasant riding.
