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Santiago de Cuba
The eastern city of Santiago de Cuba is set between the foothills of the Sierra Maestra and the coast and has a unique
atmosphere quite unlike that of the humid capital, more Afro-Cuban in feel with a passion for salsa music and carnival.
It is the country's second city, known as the "Cradle of the Revolution" and historically very important as
it was here, on the 26th July 1953, that Fidel Castro launched an attack on the Moncada barracks heralding the start of the
Revolution.
The city is famed for its music and hosts jazz and music festivals
as well as a lively Carnival in the last two weeks of July. The coast here is unspoiled and less visited.
3 nights accommodation:
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| CUB19 | Melia Santiago | Good 5 star modern hotel, reminiscent of the Pompidou Centre, with good facilities including swimming pool. Close to the old part of town. | from £126 |
| CUB20 | Casa Grande | Landmark hotel that features in Graham Greene's novel "Our Man in Havana", this beautifully converted colonial building is the best place to stay in town. However, as an original buidling it doesn't have a swimming pool. | from £93 |
| Notes: | Prices are per person based on double occupancy, in the low season unless otherwise stated. |
| The price shown is a guideline only and may change due to variations in the exchange rate or season. Please contact us for an exact quote based on your requirements. |
Last Updated: Tuesday May 13 2008