Casa particular Santiago de Cuba

• Santiago de Cuba is one of the most important tourist destinations of the Caribbean island. Accordingly, wide is the accommodation offer for the traveler on a budget.
• The vast majority of hostels is located in the historic city center, located between the Tivoli neighborhood by the waterfront and the Plaza Marte square.
  Here you will find a casa particular Santiago de Cuba at prices from 20.00 to 35.00 CUC depending on the equipment (price for a double room, sometimes triple).
• In the surroundings you have the main attractions of the city, so all can be explored by walking. The busiest place in the old center is the Cespedes park.
• There are also casas particulares in the districts of Santa Barbara, Sagarra, in the residential Nuevo Pinos, in the quiet Sueños and in Vista Alegre, which is about 2 km from the center.

• Who uses the Viazul bus, will arrive at the Terminal de Omnibus in Santiago. This is about 3 km from the old town. It is recommended to charter a horse-drawn carriage (coche de caballo) or to take a taxi.
• The Antonio Maceo airport (SCU) lies about 7 km southeast of the city. There is a bus service to the center (Bus 212), but it's more convenient to take a taxi (7-10 CUC).
• The train station is close to the center. It's not far from the Parque Céspedes and a horse-drawn carriage is the best option.
• If you have booked your casa particular Santiago de Cuba in advance, you can arrange (or we do that for you), that the landlord picks you up. This will save you stress at the airport, bus station or train station. These places are always full of people and many of them want to sell something to the newcomer.

• Santiago de Cuba is more stressful than other Cuban cities. There is numerous so called jineteros trying to convince the tourists from their "products" and "services" (cigars, sightseeing, eating, chicas).
  With a friendly but decisive "No" you can put an end to, and go your way.
• A physical risk represents the partially chaotic traffic in Santiago. Hundreds of mopeds are making their zigzag way through the crowded streets, so you must be very careful when crossing the street.
• To avoid to fall victim to possible handbag robbers, you should carry important documents, money and other valuables always close to the body (if possible under the shirt).
• Advice: Don't take everything with you when going out. Usually a passport copy is enough, so you can let the original in the casa particular (especially advisable by night, when you may drink a bit).

• The most important museums, monuments, squares and architectural highlights are concentrated in the Old Town of Santiago de Cuba.
• The picturesque Tivoli, the Casa de Diego Velázquez (the oldest house in Cuba), the main church Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, the hotel Casa Granda (where Graham Greene was tenant) and the Museo Municipal Emilio Bacardí belong to the sights you shouldn't miss.
  The best views you can enjoy at the Balcón de Velázquez (site of an old Spanish fortress).
• To get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the beauty of the landscape around Santiago, you should definitively take a trip to the fortress Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca del Morro and to the small island Cayo Granma. Both sights are located at the entrance to the bay of Santiago.
  A visit to the orchid garden Jardín de Helechos also may be considered.
• The landlord of your casa particular Santiago de Cuba will be happy to assist you in organizing a trip.

• The most famous event is the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba. This cultural highlight takes place in the hot month of July. Then the streets are filled with people making music and dancing, inviting the visitor to participate.
• Santiago is the epicenter of Cuban music. Here is the cradle of the Salsa and Son. Anyone interested can attend a dance class in one of the many schools. A good place is e.g. the Casa del Caribe serving Salsa and Conga classes. Percussion can be learned in the cultural center Cuba Rhythm.
• If you just want to get a taste of all: many of the casas particulares offer private dance lessons, which are absolutely suitable for beginners. Every Cuban masters the basic steps and the necessary rhythm.
• Of course, you can also find deals for language courses. A Spanish course at the University of Santiago costs about 250.00 CUC per month.

• Santiago de Cuba is a good place to meet closer the Creole and African cuisine.
• Most of the restaurants and private paladares offer traditional dishes with pork or chicken.
• People seeking that special atmosphere can visit the restaurant Santiago 1900, which is the former residence of the Bacardi family.
• More variety can be found at the Ristorante Italiano La Fontana or the Restaurante España, which serves good fish and delicious seafood.

• The nightlife in Santiago is hot. To get an impression of the exuberant street life, it's enough to walk a bit through the old city center.
• Just one block from the centrally located Parque Cespedes is the Calle José Antonio Saco street. Every Saturday night there takes place a huge, never-ending party under the stars. Strangers are welcome.
• More primal and African is the ambient in the Calle Heredia street, where you can hear traditional music.
• Live music can be experienced in the Casa de la Trova or in the Casa de las Tradiciones. Santiago is full of musicians who are known in all Cuba or even international stars.
• Ask the landlord of your casa particular Santiago de Cuba for upcoming events! Often one of the family members is involved in the music scene.

• Santiago de Cuba is a vibrant city that can makes you feel a bit dizzy initially. Once adapted to the rhythm of the Caribbean life here, you can expect an unforgettable, intense holiday experience.
• Book here your casa particular in Santiago de Cuba and immerse into the captivating blend of history, tropical climate, Cuban music and fun-loving people - the Santiagueros!

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