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Santiago
& Eastern Cuba
Including
Bayamo, Camaguey, Baracoa & the Sierra Maestra mountains |
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| WELCOME |
Historic
Santiago is Cuba’s second city and
has had a major influence on the Country’s development.
More Caribbean in feel to Havana’s Latin atmosphere,
the city centre is home to numerous important buildings worth
exploring, while the City itself played a major role in Cuba’s
struggle for independence – a fact well remembered.
Elsewhere in the region, there are many places well worth
visiting that don’t receive many visitors. |
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| WHAT
TO DO |
Bayamo
offers an interesting insight in to a typical Cuban city, while
beautiful Baracoa is a charming historic town
with idyllic palm-fringed beaches. The Sierra Maestra
mountains dominate the area, and it was in this region that
Fidel Castro’s revolutionary struggle gained a foothold.
In the east, Camaguey
boasts a picturesque colonial centre and is often visited en
route to the east of the island. |
| WHERE
TO STAY |
Hotels
in historic Santiago tend to be in the old city – such
as the colonial-style Casa Granda – or further out in
the newer areas, such as the modern Melia Santiago, and the
basic Las Americas. The Old city makes a perfect base for exploring
on foot, while the more modern properties tend to offer typically
modern facilities. Elsewhere, accommodation is more limited,
although there are still some great places to stay. Don't expect
high standards anywhere, though - as with most parts of Cuba,
away from the main tourist areas, hotels tend to be basic. |
| HOLIDAY
IDEAS |
Spend
a few nights in Eastern Cuba as part of a longer trip to Cuba.
Santiago combines well with the beach at Guardalavaca, and Havana.
Hiring a car will allow you to get off the beaten track, and
comes in to its own for visiting areas such as Bayamo and the
Sierra Maestra mountains. |
| GETTING
THERE |
The
most straightforward way to reach Santiago is by road from Holguin
or Guardalavaca, and our holidays tend to use this route. The
journey – though some stunning scenery – takes about
2 hours from Holguin or 3 from the beach. From Santiago, continue
on to Havana by air. |
SEE FOR
YOURSELF |
Check
out our
Real Cuba
Photo Gallery |
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| WHAT
TO DO NEXT |
Have
a look at our Eastern Cuba itinerary suggestions and our range
of hotels in this part of Cuba. If you see something of interest
call one of our friendly reservations staff on 020 8989 0970,
or fill in a quote and we'll check
availability and get back to you. If you're not sure what's
best for you, ask to speak to one of our staff for ideas and
suggestions. |
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