Past security in T1, this is basically SCU’s souvenir stop
This Souvenir Shop sits airside in Terminal T1 after security, so you can grab last-minute gifts without backtracking. It’s small, more kiosk than mall store, and it’s one of the only retail options once you pass passport control at Antonio Maceo International Airport.
Stock leans heavily Cuban: expect rum, ground coffee, boxed cigars, and some local snacks, plus the usual magnets and keychains. Prices are in CUP or sometimes EUR/USD; assume tourist-level markups versus downtown Santiago de Cuba. If you care about cigar provenance, ask to see band markings and boxes before paying.
Hours track flight banks, roughly from the first morning departures to the last evening international flights, but nothing is guaranteed if your plane leaves after 20:00. If you have an early departure around 06:00, don’t count on a full setup; some shelves can be half-stocked until later in the morning.
Card machines in Cuba are hit-or-miss, and this shop is no exception, so bring small EUR or USD bills along with local cash. Don’t expect premium brands or duty-free-level selection; think one or two rum labels, a couple of coffee brands, and basic t‑shirts with “Santiago de Cuba” prints.
Quick tip: if you really care about quality coffee or cigars, buy in town the day before and use this Souvenir Shop only for light, packable gifts and fridge magnets during your wait at T1.