Havana
UNESCO-listed historic centre, colourful façades and vintage American cars along the Malecón.
Cuba
Between the lively streets of Havana, colonial villages frozen in time and beaches lined with turquoise water, Cuba captivates with its hypnotic music, colourful architecture, vintage American cars and the genuine warmth of its people.
Why visit Cuba?
Cuba charms with its colonial architectural heritage, lively music scene and white sand beaches along the Caribbean. The island is known for Havana, its vintage American cars, Trinidad and its tobacco fields, as well as beach resorts such as Varadero.
What to discover in Cuba?
Havana, the lively capital, reveals a UNESCO-listed historic centre, colourful façades and 1950s American cars cruising along the Malecón. Further east, Trinidad keeps an intact colonial atmosphere, surrounded by sugarcane fields and the tobacco-growing Viñales valley.
Beach lovers head to Varadero or the turquoise waters of Cayo Coco and Cayo Santa María, while Santiago de Cuba, in the southeast, offers a deep dive into the Afro-Cuban roots of the island's music and culture. Everywhere, son and dance shape daily life, in bars as much as in the streets.
Cities to visit in Cuba
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Cuba in pictures
Cuba's highlights
A few iconic experiences to capture the soul of Cuba.
Trinidad
Colonial town with remarkably preserved cobbled streets, surrounded by sugarcane plantations.
Viñales Valley
Unique karst landscape, tobacco plantations and traditional Cuban cigar craftsmanship.
Varadero
Beach resort renowned for its long stretches of white sand and turquoise water.
Santiago de Cuba
Birthplace of son music and Afro-Cuban culture, at the foot of the Sierra Maestra.
Music and dance
Son, salsa and rumba shape bars, public squares and evenings across the island.
Practical information
- Capital
- Havana
- Area
- About 109,884 km²
- Population
- About 11 million inhabitants
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Cuban peso (CUP)
- Time zone
- UTC-5
- Climate
- Tropical
- Best season
- November to April (dry season)
Frequently asked questions about Cuba
What is the best time to visit Cuba?
The dry season, from November to April, offers more pleasant weather and a lower chance of tropical rain than the summer wet season, ideal for combining city visits with a beach stay.
What language is spoken in Cuba?
Spanish is the official language and spoken across the island; English is useful in hotels and tourist agencies but remains less common outside the main areas frequented by foreign visitors.
Do I need a visa for Cuba?
Most visitors need to obtain a tourist card before departure, with requirements and cost varying depending on nationality, country of residence and the airline used for the journey to Cuba.
What currency is used in Cuba?
The Cuban peso is the currency in use on the island; it is advisable to research available payment methods, cash withdrawal options and exchange rates ahead of time before travelling.
How much time should I plan for Cuba?
One to two weeks allow time to combine Havana, a colonial town such as Trinidad and a beach stay in Varadero or on the cayos, accounting for sometimes long distances between regions.
Is Cuba good for beach lovers?
Yes, destinations such as Varadero, Cayo Coco or Cayo Santa Maria offer long white sand beaches and shallow turquoise waters, ideal for swimming and family-friendly water activities all year round.
Plan your trip to Cuba
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