Santiago de Cuba Things to Do

On a street corner in the old quarter of Santiago is this bar, which belongs to the Casa de la Trova (La) (the House of Trova). This is a place where the city's elder and younger troubadours gather, offering a fusion of old and... more

An entertaining nightclub to visit, offering visitors an authentic taste of Santiago nightlife, thanks to the warm friendly rapport between performers and audience. Up on the stage, everybody sings and dances to the contagious... more

This festival is celebrated to commemorate 200 years of Haitian Independence. It is a joint effort by the Cuban Ministry of Culture, the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) and the Cuban Institute of Friendship with th... more

The wooden panels of mahogany that cover the balconies and the stone walls reveal the age of this old town house. Although it has been restored, it still has part of the original roof, some walls, doors and the oven where gold... more

The traditional trova music played in Santiago, is truly one of the most authentic Cuban musical expressions. Old tunes oblivious to the passage of time are played side by side with more recent compositions, in an atmosphere th... more

This is a spacious establishment, separated from the lobby of the hotel by large glass panels. The atmosphere is friendly, the temperature cool, and it is a very easygoing and tasteful place to pass the time of day or night. It... more

This is an old garrison that still appears to be guarding the entrance to the bay, even though the English pirates have long since sailed off into history. To reach the fort it is necessary to go to the outskirts of town and it... more

Some say that in Santiago de Cuba everything centers on music and dance. Here, in the Fiesta del Fuego (the fire festival) visitors have the chance to see for themselves, in what is probably one of the best preludes to a full c... more