Padre Pico Steps
Escalinata de Padre Pico
A stone staircase street leading up to the Tivoli old quarter. It is a symbol of Santiago's hillside character, and locals often play dominoes and chat on the steps.
Santiago is built into the hills. Padre Pico Street is so steep that it was made into a grand staircase, flanked by colorful colonial houses. The steps lead up to Tivoli, a neighborhood settled by French and Haitian immigrants in the late 18th century, with several music bars and old houses. You'll often see locals playing dominoes on the steps and children playing, making it a great spot for photographing street life. Pair it with a visit to the Balcón de Velázquez and the Museum of the Underground Struggle.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Balcón de Velázquez
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
- Casa de Diego Velázquez
- Parque Céspedes
- Casa de la Trova
- Calle Enramadas
- Rum Museum
- Emilio Bacardí Moreau Museum