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Cuba

The island of son and mojitos: classic cars cruising along the Malecón, colonial fortresses in Old Havana, turquoise beaches in Varadero and the tobacco valleys of Viñales. A destination to feel, not just to visit.

🧭 Essential facts

Currency
Cuban peso (CUP)
Language
Spanish
Capital
Havana
Plug
110 V (220 V in some places), mainly types A and C
Best time to go
Dry season, from November to April
Time zone
EST (UTC−5); daylight saving time EDT (UTC−4)
Entry / visa
Most tourists need a tourist card (tourist visa); check the requirements for your nationality before you travel

💱 Currency and exchange rate

Traveler's tip: in Cuba foreign cards don't always work and several exchange rates are in circulation, so it's best to bring cash (euros or US dollars are ideal) and change it at official exchange houses or trusted places. Avoid changing money on the street and always check the day's rate before closing any transaction.

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✈️ Getting there and around

The main point of entry is José Martí International Airport (HAV) in Havana, which handles most international flights. Other important airports are Varadero (VRA), heavily used by beach tourism, along with Santiago de Cuba (SCU), Holguín (HOG) and Cayo Coco (CCC). The flag carrier is Cubana de Aviación, and the island also receives flights from several regional and international airlines connecting with Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Domestic flights between cities run on limited schedules, so it's wise to book them well in advance. To get around by land, the most comfortable option for tourists is the Víazul bus network, which links the main cities and destinations with regular services. There are also shared collective taxis between cities and, within the cities, private taxis, the classic almendrones (shared vintage cars) and, in some areas, bicycle taxis and horse-drawn carriages. Ride-hailing apps have limited coverage, so you'll often negotiate the fare directly with the driver.

Cities and destinations

Explore Cuba by region

Pick a region and open each destination to see what to do, prices and how to get there.

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Western Cuba

9 destinations
Havana
Havana
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Pinar del Río
Pinar del Río
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Viñales
Viñales
Coming soon
Varadero
Varadero
Coming soon
Matanzas
Matanzas
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Las Terrazas
Las Terrazas
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Soroa (Orchid Garden and El Salto waterfall)
Soroa (Orchid Garden and El Salto waterfall)
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Guanahacabibes Peninsula
Guanahacabibes Peninsula
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Cayo Levisa
Cayo Levisa
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📍

Central Cuba

12 destinations
Trinidad
Trinidad
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Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos
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Santa Clara
Santa Clara
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Sancti Spíritus
Sancti Spíritus
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Remedios (San Juan de los Remedios)
Remedios (San Juan de los Remedios)
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Ciego de Ávila
Ciego de Ávila
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Cayo Coco
Cayo Coco
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Cayo Guillermo (Playa Pilar)
Cayo Guillermo (Playa Pilar)
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Cayo Santa María
Cayo Santa María
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Topes de Collantes
Topes de Collantes
Coming soon
Valle de los Ingenios
Valle de los Ingenios
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Playa Ancón
Playa Ancón
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📍

Eastern Cuba

15 destinations
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba
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Holguín
Holguín
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Baracoa
Baracoa
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Camagüey
Camagüey
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Guardalavaca
Guardalavaca
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Bayamo
Bayamo
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Sierra Maestra (Pico Turquino)
Sierra Maestra (Pico Turquino)
Coming soon
Guantánamo
Guantánamo
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Las Tunas
Las Tunas
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Playa Santa Lucía
Playa Santa Lucía
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Playa Esmeralda
Playa Esmeralda
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El Cobre (Sanctuary of the Virgin of Charity)
El Cobre (Sanctuary of the Virgin of Charity)
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Gibara
Gibara
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Alejandro de Humboldt National Park
Alejandro de Humboldt National Park
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Desembarco del Granma National Park
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Cays and southern islands

4 destinations
Cayo Largo del Sur
Cayo Largo del Sur
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Isla de la Juventud
Isla de la Juventud
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Cayo Jutías
Cayo Jutías
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Cayo Saetía
Cayo Saetía
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💡 Fun facts

The famous classic American cars from the 1940s and 1950s are still on the road because, for decades, it was very hard to import new vehicles to the island.
The historic center of Old Havana is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as are Trinidad and the Viñales valley.
Son, mambo, danzón and salsa have deep Cuban roots: music is part of daily life in almost every corner of the country.
The tobacco of Viñales and Pinar del Río is considered among the best in the world for making Havana cigars.
The mojito and daiquiri cocktails were made famous in Havana, and historic bars like La Bodeguita del Medio and El Floridita are part of their legend.