Rum Museum
Museo del Ron
A small rum museum in the old town that tells the story of Santiago as the birthplace of Bacardí rum. Visitors can taste rum after the tour.
Bacardí rum was born in Santiago in 1862. After the revolution, the distillery was nationalized and the brand was renamed 'Caney.' The museum occupies a colonial mansion in the old town and displays stills, oak barrels, vintage labels, and the production process, explaining the history of Cuban rum. After the tour, you can sample aged rums, and the downstairs bar sells bottles separately. It is about a 5-minute walk from Parque Céspedes, and admission is a few US dollars.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (Sunday morning; confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Carnival Museum
- Casa de la Trova
- Emilio Bacardí Moreau Museum
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
- Parque Céspedes
- Casa de Diego Velázquez
- Balcón de Velázquez
- Padre Pico Steps