{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/cuba/santiago-de-cuba","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:06:30.304Z","place":{"city":"Santiago de Cuba","country":"Cuba","countryCode":"CU","lat":20.02287,"lon":-75.82171},"safety":{"score":44,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":32,"confidence":0.88,"caps":[{"max":44,"reason":"Level 3 advisory — reconsider travel"}],"databaseScore":44,"travellerSentiment":{"score":54,"label":"Negative","summary":"Recent reports indicate growing social unrest and hardship, suggesting a decline in the feeling of safety for residents and potentially impacting visitor experiences.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":30,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":57,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While Santiago de Cuba itself doesn't have specific advisories, the national situation impacts the city. Crime rates are moderate, but recent reports highlight growing social unrest linked to power outages and economic hardship, which can lead to unpredictable situations.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While the homicide rate is moderate, recent reports indicate a rise in crime linked to economic hardship, suggesting potential for opportunistic theft."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in crowded areas such as markets and public transport hubs."},"safeAreas":["Vista Alegre"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging for goods and services, especially in tourist areas.","Currency exchange scams involving unofficial rates.","Attempts to sell counterfeit goods."],"zones":[{"name":"Cespedes Park","level":"caution","note":"Central area, but pickpocketing and petty theft are concerns, especially when crowded."},{"name":"Vista Alegre","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a more affluent and safer residential area."},{"name":"El Tivoli","level":"caution","note":"Historic area, but some parts can be poorly lit and less safe after dark."},{"name":"Santa Maria","level":"caution","note":"Mixed residential and commercial, moderate risk of petty crime."},{"name":"San Agustin","level":"caution","note":"Can experience power outages and has a moderate risk of petty crime."}]}}