Santiago Afternoon Walkabout - 5
Santiago de Cuba is the centre of an agricultural and mining region. The city exports copper, iron, manganese, sugar, and fruit, and it is the southern terminus of the country’s Central Highway and Cuba’s major railway. The University of Oriente (founded 1947), a medical school, a sports stadium, a cathedral, and several museums are located in the city, which is a cultural and tourism centre. The city has a multiethnic population and is home to the largest number of descendants of Africans in Cuba. It hosts one of the oldest and most authentic street carnivals in Latin America.
Santiago Afternoon Walkabout - 5
Santiago de Cuba is the centre of an agricultural and mining region. The city exports copper, iron, manganese, sugar, and fruit, and it is the southern terminus of the country’s Central Highway and Cuba’s major railway. The University of Oriente (founded 1947), a medical school, a sports stadium, a cathedral, and several museums are located in the city, which is a cultural and tourism centre. The city has a multiethnic population and is home to the largest number of descendants of Africans in Cuba. It hosts one of the oldest and most authentic street carnivals in Latin America.