Traveling to Santiago, Cuba, the island nation’s second largest city, is like stepping back in time but with far fewer tourists. Founded in 1515, the city has much of the historical charm of Havana but less of the development and tourism growth compared to Old Havana. CasaCuba is a family-owned B&B that offers more than … Read more
The Cuban port of Santiago de Cuba is looking for a big cruise season this year, according to officials. Santiago de Cuba, one of Cuba’s tourism centers, reports that it is expecting a busy cruise year, with 24 berths planned from now until April. The German cruise ship Amadea anchored this week in the port … Read more
It’s the best rum you’ve never heard of: Cuba’s Santiago de Cuba, far less famous than its Cuban sibling Havana Club, but, for the island’s rum aficionados, often far better. In fact, Ron Santiago de Cuba’s 11 Años took home our inaugural award for Best Cuban Rum last year. But the Santiago range is wide, and … Read more
Santiago de Cuba’s hotel product is getting better. The city’s Gran Hotel and Imperial Hotel, located on the city’s Calle Enramadas, are now opening following large renovation projects. Both are located within walking distance of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Park, and will be operated by the Cubanacan Group. The Gran Hotel, formerly the Bayamo Hotel and … Read more
By the Cuba Journal staff Santiago de Cuba is showing significant tourism growth so far this year, Cuba’s tourism officials said this week. The country’s Second City market is reporting a 20 percent growth in tourist arrivals over the same period in 2014, with more growth projected as the tourist season begins in earnest. The … Read more
The Manana Cuba festival is planned for May 4-6, 2016 in the city of Santiago de Cuba, located on the eastern coast of Cuba – 540 miles east of Havana. According to the event organizers, the festival will take place in the Heredia complex and will also have access to courtyards, house parties, street carnivals … Read more
