Santiago de Cuba, commonly referred to as “Santiago”, is located in the southeast of Cuba, 540 miles southeast of the capital Havana. It is the capital of Santiago de Cuba Province, the second largest city and an important seaport in Cuba. The UNESCO World Heritage Site San Pedro de la Roca Castle is located in the city.

Santiago de Cuba is a great place to appreciate a variety of architectural styles, ranging from Baroque to Neoclassical, with beautiful designs. In addition, lush parks, colonial-era buildings, and narrow streets are all witnesses to history. The San Pedro de la Roca Castle, listed as a World Heritage Site, was built based on the terrain of the cape, taking 42 years to complete and finalized in the year 1700. It is a complex architectural structure designed based on Italian Renaissance principles, including fortresses, arsenals, fortifications, and cannons, and is the most intact and best preserved military building of Spanish-speaking Americans.

This city is known for its rich cultural life, and some of Cuba’s most renowned musicians were born here, including Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, Ibrahim Ferrer, who have made significant contributions to Cuba’s representative music.

Santiago de Cuba

Reasons to visit: the second largest city in Cuba

Continent where the attraction is located: North America

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Cuba

Province or state where the attraction is located: Santiago de Cuba Province

City where the attraction is located: Santiago de Cuba