Santiago de Cuba – Cuba’s Original Capitol

Explore History in Santiago: Visit the Moncada Barracks, Revolution Square, and the historic Castillo del Morro.
Stand on San Juan Hill where the battle catapulted Teddy Roosevelt and his “Rough Riders” to national stardom & propelled him to the governorship of New York and, eventually, the presidency of the United States
Experience The Birthplace of Son the ancestral precursor to salsa a the legendary venue for live traditional music, where local masters keep the trova and son traditions alive. Take in the rhythms from great musicians at La Casa de la Trova (the latin equivalent to Preservation Hall for Jazz in New Orleans).
Stand in silent reverence at the Santa Ifigenia Cemetery (Cementerio Patrimonial Santa Ifigenia) in Santiago de Cuba is the nation’s most revered burial ground, serving as the final resting place for many of Cuba’s most significant historical figures. The tombs of José Martí and Fidel Castro are the central attractions, positioned near the entrance of the cemetery.
Climb through living history at the old Spanish Fort, el Castillo del Morro: A 17th-century UNESCO World Heritage fortress offering sweeping views of the Caribbean coastline & climb to the tower where the famous Admiral Cervera was held captive during the Spanish-American War.

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