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The Santiago De Cuba Carnival is the largest in the country and by far the most famous, serving up a sea of colour, dazzling costumes, history, community, and of course, music \u2013 which plays an important part in Cuba\u2019s culture. Other popular events in this party town include the annual Fiesta del Fuego (Fire Festival) and Festival de Rumba, sure to have you shaking those hips!<\/p>\n<h3>Art and History<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll find a mixture of old meets new in Santiago De Cuba, so you can expect modern architecture and contemporary art galleries to rub shoulders with crumbling historic forts and colonial guesthouses \u2013 all while maintaining a vibrant atmosphere. History buffs will be in their element since there are so many fascinating buildings to explore, with many notable landmarks found in and around Parque Cespedes. Discover iconic buildings such as the Casa de Diego Velazquez and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption here. 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If so, the Gran Piedra (Jardin Botanico) is a huge volcanic rock perched atop a mountain offering the most spectacular 360\u00b0 views over the city. Located just 25km from the city, you\u2019ll take the coastal road in Parque Baconao (a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve) to reach the top, which is totally worth it for the verdant tropical forests and blonde pockets of beach you\u2019ll pass along the way.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;528&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;529&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Santiago De Cuba Nightlife<\/h3>\n<p>In the evening, make your way to Casa de las Tradiciones in the Tivoli district for some of the best live music in Santiago de Cuba. Settle into this dainty venue and you\u2019ll have front row seats to a variety of live bands and ensembles throughout the evening, with plenty of dancing thrown in too! 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