Explore in Cuba

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Viñales

Viñales

Mogotes, tobacco plantations and karst caves: Viñales offers authentic rural Cuba, 180 km from Havana.

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Varadero

Varadero

Stretching across the Hicacos Peninsula, Varadero boasts 20 km of pristine white sand, all-inclusive resorts, and a far richer history than first meets the eye. Your complete guide.

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Trinidad

Trinidad

Cuba's best-preserved colonial city, Trinidad blends UNESCO-listed cobbled streets, Caribbean beaches and daily salsa. Complete guide.

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Topes de Collantes

Just 15 km from Trinidad, Topes de Collantes unfolds 200 km² of highland jungle, swimmable waterfalls and endemic fauna. The nature counterpoint to your Cuba journey.

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Santiago de Cuba

Santiago de Cuba

Nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the Sierra Maestra, Santiago de Cuba blends Fidel Castro's revolution, Cuban son music, UNESCO fortress and mythical carnival.

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Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Che Mausoleum, derailed armored train, Loma del Capiro and student life: Santa Clara concentrates the memory of the Cuban Revolution in the heart of the island.

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Sancti Spiritus

Sancti Spiritus

Sancti Spiritus, one of Cuba's oldest colonial cities, captivates with its well-preserved historic center, the Yayabo River, and authentic atmosphere, far from mass tourism.

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San Isidro

San Isidro, a micro-neighborhood of Old Havana, distills engaged street art, colonial memory, and artistic ferment. A complete guide to exploring it.

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Remedios

Remedios

The eighth city founded by the Spanish in Cuba, Remedios captivates with its intact colonial heart and Las Parrandas festival—one of the Caribbean's most storied celebrations.

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Playa Larga

Playa Larga

Nestled at the heart of the legendary Bay of Pigs, Playa Larga combines exceptional diving, marshlands classified as a biosphere reserve, and family-run guesthouses. Authentic Cuba, off the beaten path.

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Pinar del Río

Pinar del Río

Nicknamed Cuba's Garden, Pinar del Río province is home to the UNESCO Viñales Valley, 80% of Cuban tobacco production, and pristine coastal areas.

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Matanzas

Matanzas

Nicknamed the Venice of Cuba and the Athens of the Caribbean, Matanzas reveals a unique Afro-Cuban heritage just 30 minutes from Varadero. Our complete guide.

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Las Terrazas

Las Terrazas

Nestled within the UNESCO-listed Sierra del Rosario, Las Terrazas is a Cuban ecological village where coffee plantation ruins, hiking trails, and ziplines converge.

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La Havane

Havana

Havana, UNESCO capital of Cuba: colonial fortresses, salsa, American cars and paladares. The complete guide to planning your stay.

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Guasasa

Guasasa

Guasasa, a small fishing village on Cuba's southern coast, is home to a pristine cove ideal for snorkeling and a rare glimpse into rural island life.

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Gibara

Gibara

Nicknamed the white city, Gibara reveals an authentic Cuba between colonial architecture, karst caves, deserted beaches and a film festival.

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Fusterlandia

Just 15 km from Havana, the Jaimanitas neighborhood has been transformed by the imagination of José Fuster. Giant mosaics, popular art, and community engagement: your complete guide to Fusterlandia.

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Cienfuegos

Cienfuegos

Nestled in the Bay of Jagua, Cienfuegos captivates with its French neoclassical architecture, its Palacio de Valle and excursions to El Nicho.

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