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Cuban Revolution-themed tour in Santiago de Cuba Dive into the story of the Cuban revolution orchestrated by Fidel Castro by exploring the emblematic sites that mark its history in Santiago de Cuba. Fatherland or death! Itinerary: "We live in a free country that our ancestors bequeathed to us, and this land will disappear into the waves before we accept being someone's slaves." These words by Fidel Castro perfectly illustrate the essence of the Cuban revolution he encouraged. Your exploration begins in front of the Hotel Casa Granda, in the setting of Céspedes Park. From this park, which also houses the Santiago de Cuba Cathedral, you will be transported in a historic car to a crucial site for understanding the city's politics in the mid-20th century: the Provincial Government Palace, current home of the Emilio Bacardí Museum. The next destination on your route will be the Moncada Barracks. This militarized site was the scene of an assault on July 26, 1953, orchestrated by guerrillas opposing the Batista regime. The operation, led by Fidel Castro, his brothers Raúl and Abel Santamaría, despite its failure, marked the beginning of the July 26 Movement, which played a decisive role in the success of the Cuban Revolution in Havana on January 1, 1959. Inside the barracks, you will visit the July 26 History Museum, where the detailed exhibition will immerse you in the history of this place and the Revolution itself. After this discovery, you will take a horse-drawn carriage to the Santa Ifigenia Cemetery. There, you will stop in front of Fidel Castro's tomb, next to José Martí's mausoleum. To conclude this enriching experience, you will return to the starting point after four hours of visiting. | IslandHop