5 days in Santiago de Cuba Itinerary

Santiago de Cuba has taken almost as much influence from Haiti and the Dominican Republic as it has from Havana, distilling a concoction of cultures to create a city with a distinct identity.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Santiago de Cuba: El Cobre (El Cobre Basilica & Basilica de la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre) and Cayo Saetia Island (in Holguin). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Antonio Maceo Revolution Square, contemplate the long history of Moncada Barracks, head outdoors with La Gran Piedra (The Big Rock), and take in the awesome beauty at Sierra Maestra.

To find ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Santiago de Cuba tour site.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Antonio Maceo International Airport and Frank Pais International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in December, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.