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Metropolis of the Oriente, second largest city in the country, scene of an original, extroverted and mezclada culture, the ciudad where most uprisings took place (1868, 1895, 1898, 1953, 1957), Santiago de Cuba (Yesterday the Rebel, Today a Host, Always Heroic) also boasts the largest afro-caribbean contingent in Cuba. Having fled the Haitian revolution of 1791, some 18,000 coffee plantation owners (French families such as the Vidaux, Dallest, Lafite, Lombard, Bourzac, Manet, Préval and Lemoine) and their slaves settled here where they found an independent spanish colony, well-protected (El Morro fort built in the 16th century) and in dire need of cheap labor - the city only had 20,000 residents - which was not arriving fast enough from Africa. Its geographical location, like that of Kingston, Jamaica which it likens, makes it a veritable boiler where humidity slows visitors down. The city's reputation as a hustler haven is now, it seems, a thing of the past.
POPULATION 493,840 (2007) PLAYAS Beaches closest to Santiago are located 19 km east, along a 33-km stretch of coast between Siboney (see our page here) and Baconao, 48 km from here. La Poseta de Juan Gonzalez, 20km away along the coast : waterfall and lake for freshwater bathing. SERVICES Cubataxi 65-1038 : ask for Che (Osvaldo Bez), a super guy and part-time beekeeper or his buddies Daniel "Italiano" or Eugenio Borrero, best taxistas in town • Internet connection at Etecsa, facing Museo Bacardi • Clinica internacional, Vista Alegre, 64-2589 • Cubana airline 69-1014 or 69-1865 : greet agent Wesme Pila Beltran at main airport counter : a fully-bilingual graduate of Youth Canada World. • Casas all full ? Try these small hotels : Hostal Basilio (Basilio 403, e/Calvario y Carniceria; tel (22) 65-1702) : doubles incl. breakfast from 54cuc; 8 rooms in newly-restored old colonial; or Gran Hotel Escuela on Enramada, corner of San Félix : basic doubles for 30-40cuc; tel. (22) 65-3020 : part of the local hotel school with 15 rooms to rent. Both accept credit cards, offer in-room fridge and a/c. TRANSPORTATION Air Three daily 2h10 flights with Cubana and AeroCaribbean (Tel. 68-7255) from Havana ; fare 120cuc; taxi to town 12cuc. • Rail (see sked link above) The Tren Especial to/fro Havana leaves every 2nd evening (Tel. 62-2836 or 7759) • Road Bus Viazul (tel. 62-8484; see sked link above) from La Habana : 6 stops, 3 each day • Car rentals : Via Rentacar 68-7278 at Cubatur across from Casa Granda : ask for Rafael, honest and cool; also : Cubacar 65-3525, Havanautos 65-1056, Micar 68-6041 and Transtur 68-7206 • Santiago site with transport info here |
 Catedral and bahia from Hotel Casa Granda rooftop © sogestour •|• Restaurant on Cayo Granma, tiny island in the bay © insay organic.hu TO ENJOY THE CAPITAL OF THE ORIENTE ... ... take a walk on Enramada (J. A. Saco) street for pedestrians only between 9 and 9 from Plaza de Marte to Corona : used to be filled with smoky cars ... ride a bike on the shaded streets of Vista Alegre ... check out the domino fanaticos of Padre Pico in Tivoli ... spy on pedestrians in Parque Cespedes from the roof of the Casa Granda Hotel ... take in the panorama from Balcon de Velazquez ... bite into a filet of fish on Cayo Granma smack in the middle of the bay : get there by a local bus or taxi (5cuc) to Punta Gorda and switch to the ferry ... find a rare book at Libreria La Escalera where the muy sympatico Eddy will introduce you to a music trio, calle Heredia 265 ... marvel at the energy of dancing kids and aging singers in the cultural spots of calle Heredia ... refresh your eyes admiring the classic paintings in Museo Emilo Bacardi Moreau ... relive recent history in La Moncada and at the Museo de Lucha Clandestina ... slowly sip a cafecito at La Isabelica, facing Plaza Dolores ... remember history at Cementerio Santa Ifigenia. In all, a sound and sight spectacle you will enjoy remembering. In spite of everything, this city's soul manages to stick to yours. The way India does, in a kind of a love-it-or-leave-it relationship.  Quiet Loma del Intendente near Padre Pico © sogestour •|• View of rooftops © Marino San Jose  Enramada street, pedestrian and breathable from 9h to 9h © sogestour •|• Nuestra Señora de la Caridad (Oshun for santeria believers) at El Cobre where Cubans pray the country's patron saint and romantics look for Hemingway's Nobel Prize Medal © William Trumbull  Parque Serrano along Enramada © sogestour •|• Parque Céspedes and Poder Popular where Fidel gave victory speech on Jan. 2, 1959 © Heidi Jonker  Music pioneers at Casa de La Trova © sogestour •|• Señora buying birdseeds © sogestour |
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| IF STONES COULD TALK Cementerio Santa Ifigenia The cemetery boasts tombs of José Marti (2nd most revered spot in Cuba after El Cobre). Hourly changing of the guard is impressive; also Carlos Manuel de Céspedes "Father of the Fatherland"; Cuba's first President, Tomas Estrada Palma; Mariana Grajales who was not only Antonio Maceo's widow but a revolutionary still revered in much of Latin America. Frank and Josué Pais, recent heroes of the modern Revolucion and the graves of those who died in the failed taking of La Moncada on 26 de Julio 1953; the black marble tomb of Emilio Moreau Bacardi (1844-1922), writer, journalist, businessman and advocate of Cuban independence, jailed in 1876, exiled in 1879; elected Mayor in 1901 then served as Senator. His descendants and family cronies turned against the Revolucion and the Bacardi name now stands for corruption, coercion, unfair trading and terrorism. |
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| SEE y ENJOY Calle Enramada (J. A. Saco), the main commercial street becomes strictly for pedestrians from Plaza de Marte to Corona Street from 9am to 9pm. The five city-center parks : Plaza de Marte (Libertad), Plaza de Dolores (Aguilera), Parque Cespedes, Parque Serrano. And large Parque Abel Santamaria near the Moncada (Museo 26 de Julio) and the baseball stadium. Other places to see include Balcón de Velázquez, Casa del Caribe, Castillo del Morro, Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Cayo Granma, Cuartel Moncada, Museo de Ambiente Cubano, Museo de Lucha Clandestina, Museo Diego Velasquez, Museo Emilio Bacardí Moreau, Teatro Heredia, Iglesia Santa Lucia.
TRANCE, DANCE & PERFORMANCE Have a look at the pros : salsa, casino, mambo, chachacha or son courses and lessons offered by members of Conjunto Folklorico de Oriente founded in 1959 or Ballet Folclórico Cutatumba, an Afro-Cuban group well-known in North America and Europe. Some of the oldies and goodies of Cuban music still perform : Los Jubilados, 70-year olds, sometimes at Casa de la Trova; Kokoyé, folklore group of Afro-Cuban and Haitian musicians. Not to be missed, the Vocal Divas a band of senior women singing a cappella. Sweat along with young chicos and hot chicas at Discoteca La Iris, calle Aguilera 617, e/Bamada y Placido. Bring ear plugs. And if you don't pick up (because he/she can't hear your opening line), you won't go home alone after cruising (for maybe ... 30 seconds) at Club 300, down the same calle Aguilera, between Lacret and San Felix very close to Parque Cespédes. Bring condoms. ADMIRE Dancers and musicians performing at Cabaret Tropicana Santiago (similar to Havana's Tropicana) : located about 2 miles out of town : 35cuc per person; on a smaller scale, the Santiago Café at the Melia Santiago Hotel : 5cuc per person. Otherwise, lots of music shows by up-and-coming and established stage artists where dancing along is allowed ; ) Locations on calle Heredia : Casa de la Musica at #208, Casa de la Trova (Patio de Artex) at #304, UNEAC's Patio de la Jutía Conga at #266, Museo del Carnaval at #303, Casa del Estudiante at #205 or the Patio de los Dos Abuelos (Grandfathers' Patio) at calle Pizarro (Pérez Carbo) #5 on Plaza de Marte and Casa de las Tradiciones at 154, calle Jesus Rabi, e/San Fernando y Princesa. On certain Saturday nights, up to 10,000 Santiagueros could show up to dance with live band music when Noches Santiagueras sprouted up in 3-4 different venues, varying from week to week. Are these still on? Check it out. |
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| BOOK BY EMAIL • From Canada and the USA : 011 53 + # preceded by the city's area code, 22 • From Europe, Great Britain, Scandinavia, Mexico : 00 53 + phone # preceded by area code 22 |
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CASA NENITA Raúl Vila Rodriguez y Nena Acosta Alas Calle San Geronimo (Sanchez Hechavarria) 472, entre Carniceria (Pio Rosado) y Calvario (Porfirio Valiente), close to Enramada pedestrian street and Parque Serrano and 4 from Parque Cespedes. Tel. (22) 65-4110 Dating from 1850, a large and charming colonial managed by a charming couple. • Huge double living room with high ceiling opening onto a manicured patio with flowerbeds and trees, lined by bedrooms. Open-air kitchen in the back. Top choice of the ciudad : best central location, very quiet area, charming hosts, intimacy, comfort. |
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VILLA MAJA Javier Rodriguez Socias y Matilde Oliva Real Calle Heredia 574 (upstairs), corner of Paraiso, steps from Plaza de Marte and the new pedestrian street, Enramada (J. A. Saco). Tel. (22) 62-7583. Javier and Matilde are both doctors who live alone and rent one air-conditioned bedroom with its private bathroom. Guests can enjoy views and intimacy from two small private terraces and a balcony on the green rooftop of this unique art deco casa. Meals served upstairs or in the dining room one floor down. Guests have use of kitchen if desired. |
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CASA NIVIA V Nivia Melendez Calle General Portuondo (Trinidad), #510, entre Hartman (San Félix) y General Bandera (San Bartolomé) Tél. (22) 62-28-93 Lovely large colonial casa near Parque Céspedes. The charming and always smiling couple (Roberto and Nivia) rent one large aircon bedroom with its own private bathroom, two large beds, complete bathroom. Everything is neat and tidy. Other services: car custodian, TV, laundry, patio. Rates : 20-25cuc per night for bedroom (2 adults max.). Breakfasts, 3cuc; dinners 6-8cuc. |
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NESTOR HEVIA MATA V Santa Rosa # 290, e/Corona y Mejorana, a 5-min walk from Casa de la Trova and casa de la Musica, from Cespedes Park and the Casa Granda. Tel. (22) 62-5863 Nestor rents one aircon bedroom with its private bathroom and shower in a modernized colonial casa and its nice flowery corridor lined with plants. 2510007 |
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CASA LOURDES Lourdes de la Caridad Gómez Beatón Calle Felix Pena (Santo Tomas) 454 (upstairs) e/ Sagarra (San Francisco) y San Geronimo, facing Peleteria La Reina, some 3 mins. from Parque Céspedes. Tel. (22) 65-4468 Lourdes and hubby Juan have been renting since 1997. Upstairs, in the back, from a small open patio, two large bedrooms (one enormous with two doubles and a single), the other with a double and single; each with its own modern bathroom, table, chairs and fridge. Views from rooftop terrace. Large living room with lots of rockers opens on narrow balcony to the street. Next door, a new restaurant will open soon "Santiago time". |
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LEONARDO y ROSA Leonardo Rodriguez Calleja y su esposa Rosa Calle Clarín (Padre Quiroga) # 9, entre Aguilera (Marina) y Heredia, 5 blocks from Casa Granda, 3 from Plaza de Marte and 2 from Parque Dolores Tel. (22) 62-3574. Built at the end of the 19th century and located in the historical quarter, this house is well furnished with a distinct look : wrought-iron, veneered walls, glass. Leonardo works for the city conservation office. Two air-conditioned bedrooms, each with private bathrooms; one from the living room, the other in the back passed the patio, upstairs. Charming indoor court in the shade. Street parking available. |
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CASA TANIA Tania María Garcia Terrero Cale Juan Castillo Duany (Santa Lucia) 101, entre Callejon Santiago y Teniente Rey (Padre Pico) Tel: (22) 62-4490 Tania, a doctor and her engineer husband Braulio, along with their two daughters welcome you to their large colonial casa. Charming and hospitable, they will guide you to all things santiaguera. The couple rents two aircon bedrooms each with its own private bathroom. Large patio, superbly appointed living and dining rooms. Outstanding views from rooftop terrace. Rates : 20cuc per bedroom per night (2 adults max.) |
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PEDRO GUILLERMO MARTI VAZQUEZ Calle Corona 805, entre Santa Rita y San Carlos, 5 blocks from Hotel Casa Granda. Tel. (22) 62-0101 On narrow and busy Corona, owned by elderly people whose children live 2 blocks away (see below) and also in Bayamo. The house offers : • Large living room |
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JUAN MARTI VAZQUEZ Calle Padre Pico 614, entre Princesa y San Fernando, one block from Casa de la Tradicion Francesa (Trova-style shows) and a 4-min. walk from Plaza Cespedes Tel. (22) 62-0101 (c/o above house of their parents). Superb colonial-style decoration • Two air conditioned bedrooms sharing a renovated bathroom • Flowery mini patio fleuri with caged birds on ground floor • Roof terrace with view of town. |
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CASA COLONIAL MARUCHI V Calle Hartmann (San Felix) 357, e/ Trinidad y San German Tel. (22) 62-0767 or 62-7487 Eyewitness Travel Guides say it's one of the best-run casas in town. The rooms in front are furnished colonial style and the centre patio is full of plants and a peacock full of itself. Señor Maruchi collects santeria artefacts and rents two air-conditioned bedrooms with a shared bathroom. |
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GERARDO DUQUE DE ESTRADA RIERA Calle Bartolomé Masó (San Basilio) 404 1/2 entre Porfirio Valiente (Calvario) y Pio Rosado Tel. (22) 62-0226 or (22) 62-8420 User-friendly home, nice entrance, (see right), close to Heredia (and the music school and Trova cabarets) but without the buzz. • Quiet and clean. • Two bedrooms, shared bathroom. • Their business card tells the truth : « Confort, Seguridad y Garantia » |
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CASA MARILYN V Calle Bayamo 30, entre Reloj y San Agustin Tel. (22) 62-5120 Colonial casa located in a very quiet area. The elderly couple live on ground floor and rent, upstairs, two air-conditioned bedrooms, one with its own private bathroom, fridge and tv and one double bed. Other bedroom has two single beds, a washbasin and a shared bath. Nice enclosed patio. Bedrooms are accessed by stairs in the dining room, where breakfasts and dinners are served. Rates : 15-25cuc (depending on season) per bedroom (2 pers. max.). |
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IRMA JORDANA VALLS V Calle Santa Lucia (J. Castillo Duany) 303, entre San Pedro y San Felix (Hartmann), in front of the music school. Tel. (22) 62-2391 Irma, the charming owner is also a great cook. She can give you travel counseling for sites in and around the city. Her casa is not only lovely but very well-maintained with two bedrooms (one double, one triple), both with aircon, bathroom and fridge. Meals served. Source : Karine Bergeron Rates : from 15cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.). |
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ODALIS LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ V Avenida Paseo de Marti 159, entre Prolongacion de Rastro & San Fermin Tel: (22) 63-5006 Adorable casa with a nice green-walled patio, small fountain and vine-covered roof. One could spend hours just talking on and on. The place's true charm are its hosts with Odalis leading the dance with humour, along with her family. She has had her permit only since Feb 07. |
EVELIO LORA RAMOS V Calle Lico Bergues 9, entre Barnada y Paraiso, 10 mins. walk from Plaza Céspedes and 100 ft from Plaza de Marte. Tel. (22) 65-9137 You can rent the whole house or separately : Two air-conditioned bedrooms with shared bathroom. Living room, kitchen with fridge |
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MARINO SAN JOSE V Calle Rey Pelayo (Eduardo Yero) n° 112, entre Reloj y Clarin (Padre Quiroga) Tel. (22) 62-5381 Sympatico English teacher with a modest but very well situated bedroom on the roof of his casa. Superb views of the city (Hotel Casa Granda, church steeples, the bay) from the terrace right by the bedroom. Ventilation, air con, private bathroom, fridge and Internet connection. Excellent meals prepared by request. The owner lives alone and ensures his guests they will enjoy quiet, intimacy and comfort. |
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GABRIEL JARDINES TORNÉS V Calle Rey Pelayo (Eduardo Yero) n° 110, e/ Reloj y Clarin (Padre Quiroga). Tel. (22) 65-6435 In this large recently-renovated colonial, an older, hospitable couple rents one aircon bedroom with private bathroom. The son also speaks en français, s'il vous plaît. He was renovating in December 2006 so now everything is spic and span. Breakfasts served. Rates : 15cuc for bedroom (2 adults max.); breakfasts 3cuc. 220208 |
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HOSPEDAJE MARIA V Dra. Maria de la Cruz Figueroa Calle Rey Pelayo (Eduardo Yero) n° 86, e/ Reloj y Calvario (Porfirio Valiente). Tel. (22) 62-2152 Cellular (5) 240-0761 About 6 blocks from Parque Cespédès near the above downtown casas, Maria rents in her modest quarters two aircon bedrooms each with private bath and two beds including one double. Private guest-shared terrace, meals served. Rates : 25cuc per bedroom per night (2 adults max.); reduced rates for students on long stays in off-season. 160408 260508 |
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ROSAURA VAZQUEZ PÉREZ V Calle San Basilio no. 459 altos (upstairs), entre Calvario et Reloj, in historical quarter of town. Tel. (22) 65-1141 Rosaura is a Art History teacher and painter herself. In her old colonial atmosphere casa, very light and fresh, she rents private quarters with kitchen and dining area. Rates : 15-25cuc for bedroom per night, depending on season (2 adults max.) 050109 refered by jean-françois chalut |
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JUAN y NASTIA ANTONIO TEJERA V Calle Diego Palacios (Santa Rita) 419 altos (upstairs), e/ Pio Rosado (Carniceria) y Porfirio Valiente (Calvario), four blocks from Parque Cespédes. Tél. (22) 62-4274 The modern building stands on two floors : a vast living room with paintings by the city's artists, an open kitchen cum dining room, an indoor patio with ornemental plants, notably orchids. The bedroom has it own mezzanine : on the first level, a washroom with shower and on the roof-terrace, the air-conditioned bedroom. Rates : 20-25cuc, dinners 7-10cuc, desayuno 3cuc. 280309 refered by marco charbonneau |
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CASA MABEL Radames Fiol Pantaleon y Mabel Calle Padre Pico No 354 upstairs entre San Basilio y Santa Lucia. At foot of Padre Pico, in town center. Tel. (22) 65-5317 Private entrance, apartment-like floor with bathroom, living-dining, kitchen, tv, music box. Dance and Spanish courses; pickup service for airport or train station. Rates : 25-30cuc, breakfasts 3, dinners from 6cuc. 160509 by mabel |
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GIRALDO SETIÉN ALVAREZ V Calle Hartmann (San Felix) 309, entre Trinidad y Habana Tel. (22) 62-8643 cellular (5) 281-2812 |
This family, refered by friends in Trinidad, has been renting for a long time one aircon bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Meals served on patio. 280109 by yamilé, casa liliana zerquera, trinidad |
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| Off-centre in this quiet and safe residential area, these casas offer travellers with a rented car some easy parking. The neighbourhood of Vista Alegre is also closer to the road leading to the beaches. Built in the 50's, Vista Alegre has allures of an American suburb, albeit unrenovated, without malls or shops (which are ruining the Empire of Evil), except in nearby major hotels : Santiago, San Juan and Melia Las Americas. Some palatial homes have been turned into institutions : • Alliance française, calle 6 253 corner 11 (22) 64 15 03 • Casa del Caribe, calle 13 154 corner 8 - photo at right • Centro Cultural Africano, ave. Manduley 106 corner 3 • Galería de Arte Universal, calle C e/ M y Terrazas • Museo de la Imagen, calle 8 106 e/ 3 y 5 |
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| BOOK BY PHONE • From Canada and the USA : 011 53 + # preceded by the city's area code, 22 • From Europe, Great Britain, Scandinavia, Mexico : 00 53 + phone # preceded by area code 22 |
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CASA AYMARA y PABLO V Calle Centro Gallego # 4 e/ Aguilera y Anacaona, in Terrazas de Vista Alegre, 5 mins. walk from "La Maison", Hotel Melia or Las Americas. Tel : (22) 64-1018 " Air-conditioned bedroom, large closet, television set. Very good bed linen, one double bed. Private shower room with hot water. " Private entrance in the back of the house, a small garden with its magnificent vegetation. Rates : 25cuc per night for bedroom, breakfast 3cuc, dinners, 6cuc. " |
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CASA DOÑA MERY V Calle Anacaona 111 entre Aguilera y Tainos, reparto Terrazas de Vista Alegre, 350 m from Hotel Santiago and 300m from La Maison. Tel. (22) 64-1411 Mery Escalona and her sons rent two large bedrooms, each with their bath and shower, CD player, large closets, fans and other amenities. On the second floor facade and side, there is a nice balcony with lawn chairs and parasol and downstairs in the back, a shaded and sunny patio decorated with plants, rockers, tables and a shower. |
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MERY y TANIA GOMEZ V Calle Anacaona # 107 entre Aguilera y Taínos, some 5 mins. walk from fashion boutique La Maison and Hotel Santiago, reparto Terrazas de Vista Alegre. Tel. (22) 64-1970 " In my opinion, one of the nicest in Santiago. Set apart from others on the street by gardens, there's a secure garage and most important, an independant entrance to an air-conditioned bedroom with its own private bathroom. " Refered by Hans, sept. 2004 Rates : 20-25cuc per bedroom per night (2 persons max.), breakfasts 1,50cuc, dinners 6-8cuc. |
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CASA JULIA V Julia Ayra Machado y Reynaldo Tarragone Calle 6 #407, entre 14 y 17, reparto Terrazas de Vista Alegre, a few steps from the Alliance française. Tel. (22) 64-3663 Two bedrooms in an attractive casa with its large flowered patio (1000 sq m, barbecue, chairs). Hosts are warm and friendly (Julia and spouse Reynaldo), the casa is comfy, calm, succulent meals. Rates : 15-20cuc for bedroom (2 pers. max.). Ref. Laurence, terres du monde, feb 03 |
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ARIEL MARTINEZ CUEVAS y LAYSOL MATOS HERNANDEZ Calle Raul Pujols (Calle de Siboney) #102, corner Aguilera, near San Francisco (the street not the city, duh), reparto Terrazas de Vista Alegre. Tel. (22) 64-4145 or (22) 62-7616 •Two air-conditioned bedrooms. • Shared bathroom • Garage |
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DULCE MARIA HIERRO OTERO Carretera del Caney 508, entre 19 y 23, reparto Terrazas de Vista Alegre. Tel. (22) 64-1860. The young woman-owner is an architect who lives with her two daughters. • Two large air-conditioned bedrooms with private baths in a bungalow with its typical but oh, so welcoming backyard, an ideal retreat for wannabe suburbans... "Put another shrimp on the barby, mate. I'll pass the Foster's !" |
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LOS CACTUS V Calle 10 No.410 entre 15 y 17, reparto Terrazas de Vista Alegre Tél. (22) 64-2611 Double bedroom with air conditioning in a very well kept house whose owner is very courteous and reliable. "The neighbourhood is nicest of Santiago" says Valledolmo. Refered by Valledolmo, joy.it, 22 Jan 2007. Write to him (in Italian, of course) for details : rilapor_at_inwind.it |
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AMAURY LOPEZ SUAREZ Carretera del Caney 512, entre 19 y 23, reparto Terrazas de Vista Alegre. Tel. (22) 64-1026 Air-conditioned bedroom on the street side in a vast bungalow occupied by a young couple with child. Large and nice backyard. The road (carretera) passing in front leads to Caney and gets busy early morning and at the end of day. We paid $15 (single) in February 2002; double rate was 25cuc. |
VILLA VICTORIA V Rita María Calle 3 N°102, entre Ave. Manduley y Carretera del Caney, reparto Terrazas de Vista Alegre, near Hotel Americas. Tel. (22) 61-4263 In her colonial casa, Rita rents two large air-conditioned bedrooms, each with their own bathrooms. Lovely patio, greats meals. |
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CASA GALLART V Calle 6 No 302 corner 11, reparto Terrazas de Vista Alegre. Tel. (22) 64-3397 A charming young couple rents two large air-conditioned bedrooms with private bathrooms in this lovely colonial casa. |
CASA JORGE SOULARY V Calle 13 No 309, entre 12 y 24, reparto Terrazas de Vista Alegre. Tel. (22) 64-3994 In this modern casa, Jorge rents two large comfortable air-conditioned rooms, one with its rare bath tub. |
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| There are many well-furnished 1950s-style casas here, a neighbourhood 12 blocks northeast of Plaza de Marte and a further 8 blocks from Parque Cespedes — tourist centre of the city. At right, an overhead view. The famous Moncada garnison (now a school) is close by and the large sports complex Complejo Deportivo, home of the 1991 PanAmerican Games with its 13 gymnasiums crowns in the middle of Sueño. The district is framed by three large avenidas : Victoriano Garzon, las Americas and los Libertadores. Easy to find as one of its landmarks is the Melia Las Americas, a huge, modern and colourful tower. Their pizza is the best in town ! |
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CASA ASENSIO V Calle J No 306 (upstairs), entre calle 6 y Ave. de Las Americas, reparto Sueño. Tel. (22) 62-4600 Large apartment with abstract paintings on the walls. Private entrance and kitchen, aircon bedroom with double bed and private bathroom, fridge, tiny garden. Rate : 25cuc for bedroom per night (2 pers. max.) reinaldo.asensio@tin.it Mailbox disk quota exceeded |
CASA GLORIA BOUÉ ALONSO V Calle J No 212, e/ 4 y 5, reparto Sueño. Tel. (22) 64-4969 This casa has funky, overstuffed furniture and two bedrooms, one of which is upstairs with its own massive terrace. The other is downstairs, and is very roomy with the largest private bathroom you're likely to find in Cuba. Common TV sitting room. Rate : 20cuc for bedroom per night (2 pers. max.) Source : Frommer's + NYT |
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CASA FLOR MARIA GONZALEZ V Calle J No 314, entre Avenida de las Américas y 6, reparto Sueño. Tel. (22) 64-5568 This university teacher rents one large air-conditioned room with its own bath, hot water, TV, desk. Her spouse speaks English and Russian |
OLIVIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ y RODOBALDO ALVAREZ FERNANDEZ V Calle 2 No 504-A, entre I y J, reparto Sueño Tel. (22) 62-3711 or 62-3452 The hospitable and cordial couple rents one air-conditioned bedroom with a private bathroom. Good home cooking. Rodobaldo speaks English. |
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NELSO PLUTIN BROOK y RAIDA MOJENA V Avenida Garzón 277 corner of M, Apto 5, reparto Sueño, 200m from Hotel Santiago. Tel. (22) 62-7965 Nelso, who speaks English and spouse Raida rent two aircon bedrooms. The one in back is better because away from loud street noise. |
FLORINDA CHAVIANO MARTINEZ V Calle I No 58, entre 2da y 3ra, reparto Sueño. Tel. (22) 65-3660 Florinda is a smiling host who will attentively rent you her one aircon bedroom with a radio, fridge and a very large modern private bathroom. Guests enjoy the pretty, well laid-out, fresh patio, rooftop terrace. |
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CASA IFRAHIM ALFONSO V Calle I No 160, entre Céspedes y 4ta, reparto Sueño. Tel. (22) 64-5689 One nicely decorated air-conditioned bedroom with its own private bathroom. |
EDUARDO PEZA QUINONES V Calle I No 166, entre 4ta y Ave. de Céspedes, reparto Sueño. Tel. (22) 65-2568 A high-class setting for this bedroom occupying its own floor. Eduardo is attentive and can be helpful with Santiago culture and things to see. |
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ADELAIDA y PACO V Calle N No 4, reparto Sueño. Tel. (22) 62-5328 One comfortable bedroom rented by this couple. Paco speaks German and English. |
CASA ELIO y AGUIRE V Calle C No 372, entre 7 y 8, reparto Sueño Tel. (22) 62-6698 Another casa in a quiet area, this one offering one air-conditioned bedroom with its own bathroom. Aguire is a good cook and Elio, a teacher, gets along very well in Ingles. |
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| BOOK BY PHONE • From Canada and the USA : 011 53 + # preceded by the city's area code, 22 • From Europe, Great Britain, Scandinavia, Mexico : 00 53 + phone # preceded by area code 22 |
BOOK BY EMAIL : Click on above logo to open an email message addressed to that casa in your email application. Spanish words here. |
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| OUR RECOMMENDATIONS V = suggested by webbies and travelers. Check in person or by phone. Children 16 and under may share parents' bedroom at no charge only if there is an additional bed available. Mention the age of your children when making the reservation. Comments and suggestions webmaster @cubacasas.net |
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GISELA y JOSÉ DUHARTE V Calle Pio Rosado (Carniceria) No 409, entre San Geronimo (Sanchez Hechavarria) y San Francisco (Sagarra), minutes from Parque Cespedes and the tourist centre of town. Tel. (22) 62-5176 Upstairs, the couple rents two air-conditioned bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom and sharing a shaded terrace with a nice view of surroundings. Meals served. " Gisela and José are memorably kindly, and tremendous conversationalists with progressive interests. We were sad to leave them. Very clean, good food and all modern conveniences. " Rates : 15-20cuc per bedroom per night (2 adults max.) Suggested by Tom & Betty Morris of Ottawa (Canada) 040508 |
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NANCY SANTOS V Avenida del Caribe, nº1 in reparto Ciudamar, a 10-min car ride from town center, 5 mins. from castillo El Morro and 5 mins from Aeropuerto Antonio Maceo Tel. (22) 69-11-81 Nancy rents two aircon bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. She offers cooking services, a terrace, a swimming pool and car parking. In this playa zone, nature is nearby, like a 5 minute walk from the beach, La Estrella. Nightlife is also close at Cabaret San Pedro. Guests can visit the lovely Cayo Granma (in the Santiago bay) or Socapa and Punta Gorda. Rates : 25cuc per bedroom per night (2 adults max.) |
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CASA HERMANOS ARIAS V Guillermo y Miguel Arias Calle 8 # 253, entre Bravo Correoso y Alfredo Zayas, in reparto Santa Barbara. See map here. Tel. (22) 62-6194 The Arias brothers rent two fully-equipped bedrooms in their casa located not far from Hotel Santiago. Both bedrooms have air-conditioning, a private bathroom and are decorated in a very Cuban style. The house has two floors which makes possible for the guest to choose between the ground or the first floor. In each floor you will find a living room, dining room and a kitchen. Rates : 20-25cuc per bedroom per night (2 adults max.), breakfasts 1,50cuc, dinners 6-8cuc. |
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ALEJANDRO THOMAS V Calle Aguilera 602, corner Barnada y Paraiso. Tel. (22) 62-0844. Charming, independant two-storey house in the centre of the historical quarter. Superb view of the city, cleanliness and comfort. o Two nice independent and air-conditioned bedrooms with a terrace and private baths o Shared fridge o Assured parking. |
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DR. RONALDO RANS V Calle Aguilera 585, entre San Augustin y Barnada. Tel. (22) 62-2409. In the centre of the historical quarter, this apartment building dates back from the early 20th century and shows off large rooms which radiate serenity, cleanliness and comfort. o Shared hot-water bathroom o National and local travel counseling o Phone o Monitored parking. |
CARMEN y SANTIAGO V Calle Aguilera 563, Apto. 2, entre San Agustin y Barnada. Tel. (22) 62-5162. Apartment located on second floor of early 20th century building right in the centre of town. Clean and secure. o Airy bedrooms o Private bathroom o Secured, watched parking. |
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ERMES DOMINGUEZ V Calle Felix Pena (Santo Tomás) 455 (upstairs), entre Sagarra y San Gerónimo. Tel. (22) 62-0060. Large, calm, secure and clean independant dwelling. o Large, ventilated and air-conditioned bedrooms o Large shared bath o Assured parking. |
YADIRA y YVAN V Calle Felix Pena (Santo Tomás)60, entre Santa Isabel y San Ricardo. Tel. (22) 62-5546 or (22) 62-7420 • Two-story casa moderna • Two air-conditioned bedrooms with private bathrooms • Absolute intimacy • Guaranteed parking. |
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ANGEL V Calle San Carlos (P. Salcedo) 163, entre que ? y Padre Pico. Tel. (22) 65-2031. This casa looks like a small Spanish fort on top of a hill. Visitors are greeted in a very large garden patio with fruit trees. Intimacy, quiet, immaculate furnishings. o Air-conditioned bedrooms o Bathroom o Private parking |
CARMEN VALS V Calle General Lacret (previously San Pedro) # 256, entre Maceo y Habana, 5 blocks from Hotel Casa Grande. Tel. (22) 62-4084. Late 18th century house offering serenity, calm and cleanliness. o One air-conditioned bedroom with private bathroom o Travel counseling o Assured parking. |
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