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Overview
From lush forests to a dynamic music scene, Cuba is a country of indefinable magic. Puff on Cuban cigars or cruise down the Havana streets in a classic car for a true taste of the good life.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Santiago de Cuba
Nestled peacefully on the city's western extremity, the Cementerio Santa Ifigenia is second only to Havana's Necrópolis Cristóbal Colón in its importance…
Havana
This emblematic museum is set in the former Presidential Palace, constructed between 1913 and 1920 and used by a string of Cuban presidents, culminating…
Habana Vieja
Cobbled, car-free Calle Mercaderes (Merchant's Street) has been extensively restored by the Office of the City Historian and is an almost complete replica…
Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca del Morro
Santiago de Cuba
A Unesco World Heritage site since 1997, the San Pedro fort sits impregnably atop a 60m-high promontory at the entrance to Santiago harbor, 10km southwest…
Havana
The Malecón, Havana's evocative 7km-long sea drive, is one of the city's most soulful and quintessentially Cuban thoroughfares, and long a favored meeting…
Gran Teatro de la Habana Alicia Alonso
Havana
The neobaroque Gran Teatro de la Habana Alicia Alonso, erected as a Galician social club between 1907 and 1914, features highly ornate and even exuberant…
Havana
The incomparable Capitolio Nacional is Havana's most ambitious and grandiose building, constructed after the post-WWI boom ('Dance of the Millions')…
Habana Vieja
Habana Vieja's most uniform square is a museum to Cuban baroque, with all the surrounding buildings, including the city's beguiling asymmetrical cathedral…
Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Best Things to Do
Get ready to uncover the buoyant and sophisticated magic of Cuba. Here are the top things to do on your visit.
Read articleBest Places to Visit
Cuba's top destinations delight travelers with music-filled cities, chill resorts and remote natural beauty.
Read articleBest Time to Visit
Check this seasonal guide to Cuba's lively festivals, top beach weather and budget prices to find the best time for your visit.
Read articleThings to Know
Cuba can confuse even hardened travelers, from currency questions to whether those cheap cigars are worth it. Here's a no-fail guide.
Read articleTransportation
Want to travel around in Cuba? See the best of the island with our guide to transportation.
Read articleVisa Requirements
Travelers often have questions about the visa process for Cuba and whether US citizens can even visit. Here’s our guide to Cuba’s visa requirements.
Read articleMoney and Costs
You can still see the best of Cuba even without a huge budget. Here are our tips on getting the most out of your money.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
If you’re planning to travel to Cuba with kids, you’ll find music, carnivals, watersports, horse riding, classic American car rides and much more.
Read articleBest Road Trips
From beaches to mountains to historic cities and more, these road trips around Cuba offer access to the best of this enchanting island.
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