Parque Céspedes, Santiago de Cuba

At the beginning of the 16th century the area now occupied by this park formed the boundaries of the Plaza de Armas (main city square) and around it were the principal buildings of the colonial settlement: church, town hall and Governor's House. Today, it continues to be one of the main centers in the historic quarter of Santiago. If you want to see some of the most interesting faces in Santiago, all you have to do is come down here one afternoon or evening and sit, and watch. It's a great place for people-watching.