Tropicana Santiago

Santiago de Cuba

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Anything Havana can do, Santiago can do better – or at least cheaper. Styled on the Tropicana original, this 'feathers and baubles' Las Vegas–style floor show is heavily hyped by all the city's tour agencies who offer it for CUC$35 plus transport (Havana's show is twice the price, but no way twice as good).

It's located out of town, 3km north of the Hotel Las Américas, so a taxi or rental car is the only independent transport option, making the tour agency deals a good bet. The Saturday night show is superior.

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