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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Santiago_de_CubaSantiago de Cuba - Wikipedia

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   Santiago de Cuba is the second-largest city in Cuba and the capital city of Santiago de Cuba Province. It lies in the southeastern area of the island, some 870 km (540 mi) southeast of the Cuban capital of Havana.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Santiago-de-Cuba-CubaSantiago de Cuba | Map, History, Facts, & Population | Britannica

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   Santiago de Cuba, city, eastern Cuba. The second largest city in the country, it nestles in a valley of the Sierra Maestra that is pierced by a pouch-shaped bay on the Caribbean Sea. The bay’s entrance, cutting into high bluffs that rise from the sea, is nearly invisible offshore.

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4. hometohavana.com › blog › santiago-de-cubaSantiago de Cuba: A Local’s Guide for Travelers [2024]

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   Jan 25, 2024 · Discover the rich cultural history and musical heritage of Santiago de Cuba, the eastern capital of Cuba. Learn about the best things to do, how to get there, and where to stay in this comprehensive guide by local experts.

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5. www.lonelyplanet.com › santiago-de-cubaSantiago de Cuba travel - Lonely Planet | Cuba, Caribbean

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   • Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca del Morro. A Unesco World Heritage site since 1997, the San Pedro fort sits impregnably atop a 60m-high promontory at the entrance to Santiago harbor, 10km southwest…
   • Moncada Museum. The museum inside the Cuartel Moncada is the best in town and one of the best in Cuba. Sometimes gory exhibits catalogue the details of the 1953 attack by…
   • Cementerio Santa Ifigenia. Nestled peacefully on the city's western extremity, the Cementerio Santa Ifigenia is second only to Havana's Necrópolis Cristóbal Colón in its importance…
   • Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. Santiago's most important church is stunning both inside and out. There has been a cathedral on this site since the city's inception in the 1520s, though…

6. www.cuba.travel › en › Where-to-goSantiago de Cuba | The Caribbean capital - Cuba Travel

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   Discover the history, music and culture of Santiago de Cuba, the most mountainous and Caribbean province of Cuba. Learn about its carnival, rum, son and bolero, and find hotels, attractions and itineraries for your trip.

7. cubasbest.com › things-to-do-in-santiago-de-cubaThe 18 Best Things to Do in Santiago de Cuba

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   Mar 12, 2024 · Discover the history, culture, and music of Cuba's second city with this guide to the best things to do in Santiago de Cuba. Learn about the Cuban Revolution, visit the Moncada Barracks, enjoy the rum museum, and more.

8. www.planetware.com › santiago-de-cuba-cub-sc-s12 Top Tourist Attractions in Santiago de Cuba - PlanetWare

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   Mar 23, 2023 · Discover the historical and cultural treasures of Santiago de Cuba, the second largest city in Cuba and the root of the Cuban Revolution. Explore the UNESCO fortress, the cathedral, the cemetery, and more with our guide to the top attractions and things to do.

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   Where is Santiago de Cuba located?

   • Santiago de Cuba is located in the southeast of the island at coordinates 20° 01' 17.42" N 75° 49' 45.75" W, some 870 km (540 mi) of the capital, Havana. Historically Santiago de Cuba has been the second-largest city in Cuba, behind Havana. It features a bay connected to the Caribbean Sea and is a major port.

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   Why is Santiago de Cuba important?

   • Historically Santiago de Cuba was the second-most important city on the island after Havana, and remains the second-largest. It is on a bay connected to the Caribbean Sea and an important sea port. In the 2022, the city of Santiago de Cuba recorded a population of 507,167 people.

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   When did Santiago de Cuba become a city?

   • The settlement commanded a strategic location on the northern Caribbean in the early colonial period, and it served as the capital of Cuba until 1553. With its development as a fortified city, along with a shift of population toward the western end of the island, Santiago de Cuba lost its leading position to Havana.

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   How far is Santiago de Cuba from Havana?

   • Santiago de Cuba is Cuba’s second-largest city and the capital of the province of Santiago de Cuba. It’s 540 miles (870 km) from Havana and is in the southeast area of the island of Cuba. There’s an international airport in Santiago de Cuba, but only a few international flights fly there.

   The 18 Best Things to Do in Santiago de Cuba

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   Is Santiago de Cuba a good place to live?

   • Known as the eastern capital of Cuba, Santiago de Cuba is an exuberant city steeped in a rich cultural history and home to the best of all things Cuban – dance, food, tradition, music, and more. While it somehow always tends to sink into Havana ‘s shadow, it’s about time for Santiago de Cuba to get its well-deserved moment in the sun.

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   What to see in Santiago de Cuba?

   • Santiago de Cuba’s Balcony of Velazquez is one of the most famous viewpoints of the city, you can see both the city and coastline from here. The Balcony de Velazquez was begun building in 1539, on the orders of Hernando de Soto, but it wasn’t finished until 1550, because of contact fighting against Indian uprisings.

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