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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Santiago de Cuba: Cayo Saetia Island (in Holguin) and El Cobre (El Cobre Basilica & Basilica de la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Antonio Maceo Revolution Square, contemplate the long history of Moncada Barracks, see the interesting displays at Emilio Bacardi Moreau Museum, and take an in-depth tour of Casa de Diego Velazquez.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Santiago de Cuba trip planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Antonio Maceo International Airport and Frank Pais International Airport. December in Santiago de Cuba sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.