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Formerly the island's capital, Santiago de Cuba deserves a detailed visit that begins at Parque Céspedes (former main square) to enjoy the impressive balcony of Casa Velázquez, the oldest in America. This is the ideal starting point to start an interesting journey that begins on Heredia Street, a true backbone of the city. In the surroundings we will find many monuments and essential places, such as: Casa de la Trova, the Cuban historical environment and carnival museums and the Student House, among others.



The city's defensive system focuses its maximum interest on Morro Castle, with its piracy museum. One of the meeting points for Santiago's excellence is Pico Street, whose base is the Tivoli district, the heart of the carnival. Those wishing to delve into Santiago's history should approach the Plaza de la Revolución and the Santa Ifligenia Cemetery (listed as a National Monument), with sculptures and mausoleums considered a work of art by the statuary, are the remains of José Martí and José Antonio Maceo



In the outskirts of the city there are two unavoidable places to visit: Baconao Park, declared a Biosphere Nature Reserve, and the patron saint of Cuba, the Virgin of Charity of Copper. To delight the view, nothing better than admiring the spectacular landscape of the Sierra Maestra, with its large coffee plantations.



Already in the province of Holguín, called "land of nickel", is one of the largest reserves of this metal in the world, we can approach its capital, city with the same name, and have a beautiful view of the Mayabe valley from its location. lookout Among the highlights are the Baní Indo-Cuban Museum, Cuernalavaca Beach, one of the most beautiful in Cuba, and Naranjo Bay. Hunting enthusiasts can approach Saetía Cay, a place with abundant wildlife.

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