Santiago de Cuba Nightlife


Talking about Cuba is talking about nightlife and obviously Santiago is not the exception. Santiago has a very agitated night on which music and joy always are present.
There are a great number of nightclubs and bars, where you can dance to the beat of delicious Cuban music or only hear the beautiful Cuban “Trova” of famous singers like Pablo Milanes, Aute or the great “Silvio Rodriguez” the greatest icon of the Cuban Music after the revolution.
One of these wonderful places is without doubt “La casa de la Trova” (Trova’s house) where you can hear the best selection of the Cuban music within the walls of this legendary live music venue, which is a meeting place for Cuban music lovers. In this local usually play great Cuban musicians like Buena Vista Social Club or Eliades Ochoa. Besides, the house has a nice view from the balcony on the street life at night. This place is situated at 304 “Heredia” street between “Pío Rosado” and “Porfirio Valiente”. Admission costs $1 same as drinks. It is a great place for to take a “Mojito”.
But if you prefer a environment more intimate, you could go to “Casa de las Tradiciones” (Traditions’ house) in the “Tivoli” district also known as “La Casona” by Santiago citizen. There the walls are decorated with many paintings and photos. This local also has a nice dance floor. Don’t worry if you don’t know to dance, the persistent Cubans without doubt will teach you. "La Casa de las Tradiciones” is located at 154 "Rab"i street and you can pay $1 for entry.
The “Tropicana” of Santiago (National Highway Km 1.5) is another exciting place in where to spend the night. This cabaret is less expensive than the “Tropicana” of La Havana and presents a similar Show, here admission costs $35. Nevertheless there are several others cabarets cheaper than it like “San Pedro del Mar”; there admission only costs $10 for a couple or Santiago Café where the cover is just $5.
Other nice places in Santiago are:
- La Casa del Caribe
- Club 300
- Discoteca la Iris
- Patio de ARTEX
- Patio de los Dos Abuelos
- La Claqueta

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