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Santiago de Cuba has some nice parks and beaches, and a decent number of travelers making their way through Cuba stop by Santiago de Cuba to check them out. The most popular attraction in Santiago de Cuba is the Cepedes Park. Take some time to explore this Santiago de Cuba travel guide to find out more about what to see and do, as it could be worth a visit.
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  0193Castillo de San Pedro del Morro is one of the best places off the beaten track. An old Spanish castle used for the town protection from pirates. If you are approaching it from the beach side driven by the Lonely planet guide recommendations, don't even try...unless you want to shoot Indiana Johns V :-) In Santiago de Cuba, Chinese restaurant is big "NO NO" unless you need something to cheer up your belly and digestion system. Good tip? (+1)  918118This is the other end stop on the travel bus route through provinces in Cuba. The people here are the best in hospitality ONCE THEY KNOW YOU and the business you are here for. But they are definitely friendly here as in smaller towns. I didn't know much Spanish and was still treated rightly. Most of the citizens who befriended me spoke flawless English!TIPS:Know Spanish!Stay with friends.Carry toilet paper!DO NOT take pictures of soldiers, or those who you haven't asked permission.Buy no more than three boxes of cigars. Avoid ANY illegal activity or you'll stay longer than you wish. You MUST see the Plaza of the Revolucion and take the guided tour. WALK the Malecon rather than drive. The Los Americas is the best hotel for value. Walk as many places as you can as see all five/six neighborhoods. The churches are beautiful and somewhat preserved since the religious ban lifted in 1993/94, so these are also great cultural places to photograph. You must see the Barracks. El Morro will encompass your entire day so bring WATER or you'll be charged an exorbitant fee to refresh yourself, then go to the beach below. There is an excellent airport runway view from the ancient fortress from which planes fly directly over your head as they land. TIP: Dress down, look/act Cuban and you can get around on their public transportation for pennies. Wear no socks and carry no watch. Good tip? (0)  0351Casa de Tradiciones: Leave the Case de la Trova and the Casa de la musica to mix with local people who can't afford to enter the expensive tourist places at Casa de Tradiciones at Tivoli. If you want to check out a real and almost only Cuban place: Rincon del amor. And don't miss your cafesito at Cafe Isabelica ('la oficina'). Good tip? (0)
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