People in vintage cars in front of a large white government building with a dome, palm trees lining the street, and a blue sky with clouds.

Cuba

When is the best time to stay in Cuba?

November to May, to avoid the heat and hurricanes

Interesting facts about Cuba

The top things in Cuba are - Colonial architecture and classic American cars in Old Havana

Music, cigars & the national flag - icons of Cuba

Weird New Year Traditions - the popular tradition of hitting the streets with a suitcase in tow at midnight, taking a stroll around the block. This Cuban cultural tradition is believed to attract travels and adventures in the year ahead.

The Mojito origins in Cuba - The cocktail was invented in Cuba by none other than Sir Francis Drake! This refreshing blend dates back to the 16th century when Drake and his crew landed on the Cuban shores

Cuba has more than 4000 islands - Speaking about the size, Cuba isn't just a solitary island but a network of 4,195 islands and cays, each with its own unique charm.

  • Havana

    Havana

    Location: Havana is Cuba’s capital city. Spanish colonial architecture in its 16th-century Old Havana core includes the Castillo de la Real Fuerza, a fort and maritime museum. The National Capitol Building is an iconic 1920s landmark. Also in Old Havana is the baroque Catedral de San Cristóbal and Plaza Vieja, whose buildings reflect the city’s vibrant architectural mix.

  • Cuba

    Valle de Vinales

    Location: Viñales Valley is a karstic depression in Cuba. The valley has an area of 132 km² and is located in the Sierra de los Órganos mountains, just north of Viñales in the Pinar del Río Province. It is encircled by mountains and its landscape is interspersed with dramatic rocky outcrops. The quality of this cultural landscape is enhanced by the vernacular architecture of its farms and villages.

  • Aerial view of busy city intersection with many pedestrians crossing crosswalks and tall commercial buildings. Shibuya Scamble Crossing, Tokyo.

    Santiago de Cuba

    Location: Santiago de Cuba is facing a bay off the Caribbean Sea. It's known for colonial architecture and revolutionary history. The city's distinctive Afro-Cuban cultural influences are on display during July's Carnaval, a festival with drum-beating parades featuring colorful costumes and son dancing, a precursor to salsa.

  • Cuba

    Cuban Beaches

    Location: Known for their stunning white sands and clear blue waters, Cuba's beaches are deliciously uncrowded and full of tranquility. Varadero and the islands of the Jardines del Rey archipelago are just a few essential stops on the long list of flawless turquoise-edged strands surrounding the island.