The visit to the capital of the carnival, Santiago de Cuba, disappointed me a bit. The guides describe it as the most African, vibrant and singing city in Cuba. Instead, I met busy people busy with livelihoods. Santiago is considered the "cradle of the revolution" and propaganda banners are everywhere. On the other hand, I was impressed by the Castillo del Morro fortress, included in the Unesco List, once defending the city from the sea.