There are many historic buildings and monuments in Santiago de Cuba, from the colonial-style Casa de la Trova to Calle Heredia, where many of Cuba's well-known musicians played, such as Compay Segundo and Ibrahim Ferrer (both of which hail from Santiago de Cuba). Looming over the entrance to the city's harbor is the Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca del Morro, a massive stone fort and a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Some of Santiago de Cuba's most notable museums are the Ciudad Escolar 26 de Julio Museum, converted from an old barracks, the Museo de la Lucha Clandestina, documenting the early years of the revolution and the Centro Cultural Africano Fernando Ortiz, stocked with a range of African art and artifacts.
There are numerous schools to receive lessons in salsa, conga and son dancing, as well as singing and percussion. There are also plenty of excursions offered to nearby attractions like El Cobre and La Gran Piedra.
The two easiest ways to reach Santiago de Cuba are by air and bus, arriving in Antonio Maceo International Airport or the National Bus Station.
Travelers can get around town using city buses and camiones (trucks) that follow fixed routes. There are also taxis and a small supply of rental cars.
