Santiago Travel Guide
Cuba
Santiago is a city of around 441,000 people in eastern Cuba. It is served by Antonio Maceo Airport, making air travel the main straightforward option for visitors arriving from elsewhere.
The nearby coast includes Playa Damajayabo, 18.8 kilometres from Santiago. The area has a warm tropical climate, with generally wetter summers and drier winter months.
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Pays in CUP
Plug type Type A & Type B & Type C & Type L (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 106
Dial code +53
Tipping: Tipping in Cuba is appreciated for good service, though not always expected as salaries are generally low. While state-run establishments may technically prohibit tipping, it's generally accepted discreetly. Private businesses are more accustomed to receiving tips.
Best time to visit Santiago
Jan
29°5Feb
29°8Mar
30°7Apr
30°13May
31°16Jun
31°17Jul
33°14Aug
33°15Sep
32°17Oct
31°21Nov
30°12Dec
30°6Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Santiago
Playa de Aguadores
0.6 km away
Playa los Coquitos
3.7 km away
Playa Siboney
14 km away
Playa Damajayabo
18.8 km away
Playa Coco
20.8 km away
Playa Daiquirí
20.9 km away
Playa Verraco
27.9 km away
Playa Larga
30.6 km away
Things to do in Santiago
Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca
historic site
3.6 km
USS Merrimac
historic site
3.8 km
Cayo Granma
monument
4.3 km
Iglesia Metodista Wesley
christian place of worship
4.1 km
Tercera Iglesia Bautista
protestant place of worship
4.2 km
Ministerio Apostólico El Señor Jesús Reina
christian place of worship
4 km
Cabaret San Pedro del Mar Santiago de Cuba
music venue
3.1 km
Iglesia Bautista Monte Sion
christian place of worship
2.9 km
Getting there
Antonio Maceo Airport · 0 km
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