Sightseeing
The Moncada Barracks was the second largest military garrison in Cuba, named after the General Guillermón Moncada, a hero of the Cuban War of Independence. The garrison was the site of an armed attack on July 26, 1953 by small group of revolutionaries led by Fidel Castro. Today the garrison is a primary school and there is also a museum.
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Cuartel de Moncada
Avenida MoncadaThe Moncada Barracks was the second largest military garrison in Cuba, named after the General Guillermón Moncada, a hero of the Cuban War of Independence. The garrison was the site of an armed attack on July 26, 1953 by small group of revolutionaries led by Fidel Castro. Today the garrison is a primary school and there is also a museum.
This is the most outstanding monument executed in the city of Santiago and its at just 7 min of Tropical Dream BnB. In this place is erected with 16 meters height the highest statue in the whole country in honor to the hero Antonio Maceo Grajales. More than 53000 square meters takes up this place. It is a monumental group that besides the equestrian work with the figure of Maceo, it is supplemented by 23 machetes that raise up, upright that represent the date of March 23, 1878. There is also the area of the Eternal Flame in memory of the martyrs. Here it exhibits two distinctions that only this historical city possesses: the Star of Hero of the Republic of Cuba and the Order Antonio Maceo.
Monumental Complex Antonio Maceo
This is the most outstanding monument executed in the city of Santiago and its at just 7 min of Tropical Dream BnB. In this place is erected with 16 meters height the highest statue in the whole country in honor to the hero Antonio Maceo Grajales. More than 53000 square meters takes up this place. It is a monumental group that besides the equestrian work with the figure of Maceo, it is supplemented by 23 machetes that raise up, upright that represent the date of March 23, 1878. There is also the area of the Eternal Flame in memory of the martyrs. Here it exhibits two distinctions that only this historical city possesses: the Star of Hero of the Republic of Cuba and the Order Antonio Maceo.
Histórico Abel Santamaría Park
Cultural Places & Events
The most important cultural centre of Santiago de Cuba, situated at just 10 min of Tropical Dream BnB. Considered an architectural jewelry built after the revolution which is also a convention centre named to honor the first romantic poet of America, Jose Maria Heredia who born in Santiago and was famous by his poem Ode to Niagara, written in 1825. The theatre is specialized in musical presentations, international fairs, local expo, international festivals, etc. There is also 2 snack bars, the Cafe Niagara, a restaurant with dance floor and a literary workshop.
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Teatro Heredia
The most important cultural centre of Santiago de Cuba, situated at just 10 min of Tropical Dream BnB. Considered an architectural jewelry built after the revolution which is also a convention centre named to honor the first romantic poet of America, Jose Maria Heredia who born in Santiago and was famous by his poem Ode to Niagara, written in 1825. The theatre is specialized in musical presentations, international fairs, local expo, international festivals, etc. There is also 2 snack bars, the Cafe Niagara, a restaurant with dance floor and a literary workshop.
A cultural institution that organize the Caribbean Festival also known as the Fire Party every year on July, and also host various concert nights, organize percussion courses and studies of Afro-Cuban culture.asa II is located on Calle 8 and has a museum dedicated to Cuban popular religion that often is really a ritual space with working shrines to Kongo and Yoruba deities. This should be one of your stops if you are at all interested in Cuban popular religion and culture of the Oriente. Tours of the space are offered for a small fee.
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Casa Del Caribe
A cultural institution that organize the Caribbean Festival also known as the Fire Party every year on July, and also host various concert nights, organize percussion courses and studies of Afro-Cuban culture.asa II is located on Calle 8 and has a museum dedicated to Cuban popular religion that often is really a ritual space with working shrines to Kongo and Yoruba deities. This should be one of your stops if you are at all interested in Cuban popular religion and culture of the Oriente. Tours of the space are offered for a small fee.
Food scene
Delicious meals, beautiful courtyard, excellent services, good location.
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Restaurante Hostal Aurora
Delicious meals, beautiful courtyard, excellent services, good location.
El Palenquito
28 Av. del RíoGreat food and prices. Wonderful ambience.
Thoms Yadira Restaurant
Very well cooked and delicious food. Central location. Nice place.
Club Led Sports Bar
Avenida ManduleyDelicious food and drinks. Good services and location. Cool ambiance.
Compay Gallo
San GermánTop quality service, ambience and food. Prices are reasonable.