Solo Travel in Santiago de Cuba
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About Santiago de Cuba for Solo Travelers
Cuba's second city and revolutionary birthplace — the most African-influenced culture on the island, the birthplace of son music, the Moncada Barracks, and Carnaval.
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Casa Colonial 1893
Accommodation
A restored colonial house turned casa particular in the historic centre, about two blocks from Parque Céspedes, keeping its original architecture and furniture around a large hall and interior patio. The rooms are big and comfortable, and the hosts can provide breakfast, lunch and dinner. A central, characterful base for exploring the city.
📍Historic centre, about 200m from Parque Céspedes, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Castillo del Morro
Culture
Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca, a 17th-century fortress on the cliffs at the entrance to Santiago's bay and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built to defend the city from pirates. Its terraces, ramparts and museum give sweeping Caribbean views, and a cannon-firing ceremony is held at sunset. It's about 10km from the centre by taxi.
📍Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
St. Pauli
Food & Drink
A bar-restaurant on the busy Enramada shopping street, named after Hamburg's famous St. Pauli district, which inspired its owners. The menu ranges from Spanish ham platters to Cuban pork dishes and chickpea stew, and there's a lively bar with cocktails, music and billiards. A good spot for dinner and a drink in the city centre.
📍Calle Enramada 605, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
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