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Santiago de Cuba
It was one of the first seven villas founded by the Spaniards in 1515. The Plaza de Armas, the church and city hall were the center of the social development of the city, which was the capital of the Island during that time.
Castle of San Pedro de la Roca
It was built between the years 1638 and 1643 by the famous military engineer Juan Bautista Antonelli and together with La Socapa and La Estrella, is part of the defensive system of the Santiago bay, described as the largest and most complete example of European Renaissance military engineering applied in the conditions of the Caribbean. The objective of its construction was to safeguard the city of Santiago against a naval attack.
Turquino National Park
It is located in the mountain range of Sierra Maestra and covers an area of 17 450 hectares of the eastern provinces. This park treasures the highest mountains in Cuba: Pico Real del Turquino with 1 974 meters above sea level, Pico Suecia with 1 734, and Pico Cuba with 1 872. Climbing any of theses peaks is an exciting and unique experience that will enable excursionists to contact nature well preserved.