Santa Ifigenia Cemetery
Santa Ifigenia Cemetery is a cemetery in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. Wikidata records 7 notable interments here, including Fidel Castro, José Martí, Compay Segundo.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇨🇺 Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 20.03589, -75.84073 (source: Wikidata) |
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Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
7 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Santa Ifigenia Cemetery's 7 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include musician (29%), politician (29%).
- Fidel Castro (1926–2016), revolutionary, film actor, statesperson
- José Martí (1853–1895), linguist, essayist, philosopher
- Compay Segundo (1907–2003), songwriter, guitarist, musician
- Carlos Manuel de Céspedes del Castillo (1819–1874), freedom fighter, large estate owner, politician
- Frank País (1934–1957), military personnel, politician
- Olga Guillot (1922–2010), musician, singer, actor
- Mariana Grajales Cuello (1815–1893)
Common questions
Where is Santa Ifigenia Cemetery?
Santa Ifigenia Cemetery is in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, at coordinates 20.0359, -75.8407.
Who is buried at Santa Ifigenia Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 7 notable interments at Santa Ifigenia Cemetery, including Fidel Castro, José Martí, Compay Segundo, Carlos Manuel de Céspedes del Castillo, Frank País.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q1053301 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- Notable intermentInterment
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Resting Places. "Santa Ifigenia Cemetery, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q1053301. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/santa-ifigenia-cemetery/
BibTeX
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title = {Santa Ifigenia Cemetery, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/santa-ifigenia-cemetery/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q1053301}
}