Located some 540 miles (870 km) south-east of the Cuban capital of Havana, Santiago de Cuba is Cuba’s second largest city. It is commonly known as Cuba’s cultural capital because many important thinkers, artists and writers have lived here, and it played a pivotal role in the Cuban Revolution. With many Afro-Caribbean influences, Santiago de Cuba is the cradle of many of Cuba’s music genres. Attractions include the San Pedro fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the city’s spectacular carnivals, which take place each July. Some say this city’s rum is the most delicious in all of Cuba.
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