Located on a convenient corner near Meliá Santiago de Cuba hotel, this cute suburban home has just a couple of rooms and a shady back patio. The host Sra Inalvis is a gem, a former journalist who is unusually helpful and quick to offer fresh juice or coffee.
Casa Señora Inalvis
Santiago de Cuba
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