Cimarrón Monument & El Cobre Sanctuary Tour

Tour to Cimarrón Monument & El Cobre Sanctuary

On this excursion, we'll learn about the history of the El Cobre Sanctuary and the Cimarrón Monument in southern Cuba. We will meet at the Plaza de Marte and then depart in an elegant classic car towards El Cobre, located 40 minutes away.

El Cobre has a colonial origin and was strategically 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 that aims to honor those who were deprived of their freedom in Cuba. During the ascent to the monument, we will enjoy the natural landscapes.

Next, we will visit the El Cobre Sanctuary, also known as the Basilica Santuario Nacional de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobre. This basilica is reached by climbing 254 steps and is one of the main religious sites in southern Cuba. We will discuss its significance among Cubans, including that Pope Francis prayed at its altar during his visit in 2015.

After touring 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.