This is us driving towards Basilica de Nuestra Senora Del Cobre: home of the holiest shrine in Cuba and the bascilica is most impressive. Cubans and tourists flock there for different reasons. My Cubans friends go there because they are part of the resurgence of the Catholic church in Cuba. It costs nothing to enter and view the shrine and there are many interesting 'ex-votos' (gifts) which have been left to give thanks since the 1920s. Most Cubans leave gifts of fresh flowers which the nuns accept a room on the side near a small guest book which you can sign. The only downside is all the pushing and shoving inside the bascilica which I feel is most 'un-Christian'. Leave a Comment
Directions: About seven miles west of the city of Santiago. Take a taxi to this and El Morro for $25 -30 or take one of the many organized tours.Other Contact: There are hordes of locals wanti
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