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Located in
Cuba🇨🇺
Nearest airport

Antonio Maceo International Airport

SCU

From airport to location

Distance34.5 KM
Duration50 minutes

Basílica del Cobre, Cuba's most revered religious site dedicated to Our Lady of Charity, is generally accessible, though its hilltop location and entrance steps may pose a challenge for those with significant mobility issues. While guided visits offer historical and religious context, it can be easily explored solo. The basilica is open year-round, though it experiences peak crowds around September 8th, the feast day of the Virgin. Entry is free, with donations welcome, and a typical visit lasts 1-2 hours, allowing time to explore the main sanctuary, the revered "room of miracles," and enjoy the panoramic views. Visitors should dress respectfully, covering shoulders and knees.