Old Havana Historical District
Region: Havana
Cultural heritage
World Heritage area preserving cobblestones and colonial architecture. Classic cars and streetscapes picturesque.
Tourism in Cuba
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Malecón Esplanade
Region: Havana
Modern architecture
7km seaside promenade with beautiful sunsets. Local gathering place.
Viñales Valley
Region: Pinar del Río Province
Nature
Spectacular tobacco plantations with limestone mogotes (karst hills).
Varadero Beach
Region: Matanzas Province
Resort
Caribbean's premier white sand and turquoise sea luxury resort area.
Trinidad Old Town
Region: Sancti Spíritus Province
Cultural heritage
Colonial city preserving sugar baron mansions. Cobblestone charm.
San Pedro de la Roca Castle
Region: Santiago de Cuba
Fortress heritage
17th-century coastal defense fortress. Sunset views and cannon ceremony popular.
Granma Landing Memorial National Park
Region: Granma Province
History / Nature
National park combining revolutionary army landing site and mangrove reserve.
Cienfuegos Historical District
Region: Cienfuegos Province
Cultural heritage
Elegant seaport city based on French urban planning.
Alejandro de Humboldt National Park
Region: Holguín Province
Natural heritage
Tropical rainforest treasured as endemic species haven. Hiking trails maintained.
Hemingway's House Finca Vigía
Region: Havana suburbs
Culture
Writer's home where "The Old Man and the Sea" was written. Library and beloved boat Pilar open to public.
Suggested itineraries
Classic Havana & Tobacco Three Days
Duration (days): 3
Highlights: Old Havana stroll, Cigar factory tour, Malecón sunset
Capital stay centered on concentrated experience of historical district and tobacco culture.
World Heritage Longitudinal 7-Day Course
Duration (days): 7
Highlights: Havana, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Viñales Valley
Circuit route touring colonial cities and natural heritage while enjoying music and cuisine.
Eastern Revolution History Trail
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Santiago de Cuba, Granma Park, Sierra Maestra climb
Adventure journey tracing revolutionary sites.
Travel tips
- Tourist card as visa substitute must be obtained before travel.
- Park Wi-Fi cards purchasable at ETECSA offices or hotels.
- Exchange at official CADECA locations, avoid street exchanges.
- Do not drink tap water. Keep bottled water on hand.
- Classic taxi fares negotiable, confirm before departure.
- Old Havana has many cobblestones, wear comfortable shoes.
- Avoid back alleys at night, use main streets.
- Note international flight regulations for duty-free cigar and rum quantities.
- US-issued credit cards may be unusable.
- Tipping culture exists; 10% guideline at restaurants.
- Typhoon season (Aug-Oct) check weather forecasts regularly.
- Local SIMs still limited. Pocket Wi-Fi convenient.