Cimarrón Monument & El Cobre Sanctuary Tour

On this excursion, we'll learn about the history of the El Cobre Sanctuary and the Cimarrón Monument, one of the most famous monuments in southern Cuba.

Tour to Cimarrón Monument & El Cobre Sanctuary

We will meet at the Plaza de Marte at the indicated time. From this central point in Santiago de Cuba, we will depart in an elegant classic car toward El Cobre, which is 40 minutes away.

This colonial municipality was historically important due to its copper mines. Our first stop will be the Cimarrón Monument, dedicated to the 17th-century copper mining slaves. This site is part of a UNESCO initiative aimed at highlighting the stories of those who were enslaved and worked on the island. We will enjoy the natural landscapes as we approach the monument.

Next, we will visit the El Cobre Sanctuary, also known as the Basilica Santuario Nacional de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobre. The basilica is reached by a staircase of 254 steps and is a significant religious site in southern Cuba. We will explore the sanctuary's religious importance, noting that Pope Francis prayed at its altar during his visit to the island in 2015.

After visiting the basilica, we will take a short walk through the town of El Cobre before returning to Santiago de Cuba in our classic car, completing the tour in 4 hours.