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Things to see in Santiago de Cuba (Cuba): 20 places and when to go

Santiago de Cuba is a city in Cuba with around 556,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Nature (4), Mountains (4). The best known are Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca, Cathedral Basilica of Santiago de Cuba and National Basilica Sanctuary of the Charity del Cobre. The best time to come is December to April; also possible: May to July and November. In June there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Cuba · 20.025, -75.8213
Population
About 556,000
Places
20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (5) · Nature (4) · Mountains (4) · Museums and art (3) · Beaches (3) · Temples (2)
Best time
December to April.
Also possible
May to July and November.
Nearest airport
HOG Holguin, 99 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Gran Piedra, at 1,225 m.

What to see in Santiago de Cuba

The places in and around Santiago de Cuba, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

When to go to Santiago de Cuba

The best time to visit Santiago de Cuba is December to April; also possible: May to July and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBest time10:55
  2. FebBest time11:21
  3. MarBest time11:52
  4. AprBest time12:28
  5. MayPossible12:57
  6. JunPossible13:12
  7. JulPossible13:06
  8. AugBetter not12:41
  9. SepBetter not12:06
  10. OctBetter not11:32
  11. NovPossible11:02
  12. DecBest time10:48

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 48. In January, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.

When to go to Cuba in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Santiago de Cuba

The nearest main airport is Frank Pais International Airport (HOG, Holguin), 99 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cuba (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Cuba, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Santiago de Cuba?

The best known: Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca, Cathedral Basilica of Santiago de Cuba, National Basilica Sanctuary of the Charity del Cobre, Spanish cruiser Almirante Oquendo, Museo Municipal Emilio Bacardí Moreau. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Santiago de Cuba?

December to April; also possible: May to July and November. In June there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 48.

How do you get to Santiago de Cuba?

The nearest main airport is Frank Pais International Airport (HOG), 99 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Santiago de Cuba as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.