Cuba Travel Blog

Read which rules and laws you need to know about traveling to Cuba via the US. The US visa waiver called the ESTA is not valid to enter the US if you have been to Cuba after Cuba was listed as a country that sponsors terrorism.

Follow these step-by-step instructions to get the Cuba D’Viajeros QR code required to enter Cuba. Filling out the D’Viajeros form before departing for your trip is a requirement to enter Cuba.

Traveling from US to Cuba? Here is everything you need to prepare for your trip

Our guide to the best bars and nightclubs in Old Havana, Centro Havana, Vedado, and Miramar will help you party like a local in Havana

Learn how to deal with Cuba’s currency situation like a pro with these 5 tips to simplify spending money in Cuba.

Favourite treks in Cuba in order of best hike first. See what our tour company founder John Ahrens recommends as the best walks to do in Cuba including Pico Turquino

How do Cubans celebrate Christmas? Learn about a time when Santa was banned and what to expect In Cuba during the holidays

The winter months of Nov, Dec, and January are a great time for birdwatching in Cuba. This is when migratory species are present on the island and the weather is fine and mild.

For the traveler who wants to learn about the “real” Cuba, both its folly and its magic, there is no better time to visit than now.  

Nervous about traveling to Cuba? Here’s what I experienced traveling from US to Havana in 2022 

The call by the US government for democratic elections in Cuba is hampered by some glaring hypocrisies. This article identifies 6 areas where America could be more democratic itself.

Cubans are known baseball fanatics, and many of the MLB’s heavy hitters had origins on the island, but did you know the historical importance of baseball in Cuba’s revolutionary history?

Cuban cinema provides an entertaining history lesson, here are five exemplary films set in Cuba’s most noteworthy historical periods.

One of the most captivating aspects of Cuba is its fascinating history, which travelers should study to better appreciate the country. Here are five of the most important and beloved figures in Cuban History.

A local nonagenarian shares his recollections of Cuba’s most celebrated and exclusive club for the black aristocracy.

What is it about Cuba that has travelers returning again and again?  Our guide Yanna explains what gets visitors so addicted to Cuba.

The best things in life are free. Here are the five must-do activities in Havana that will cost you absolutely zilch.

Havana’s young entrepreneurs have created a landscape of hip and unique shops. Here are five places to find great additions to your hipster wardrobe.

From nightlife to nature, if you’re traveling throughout Cuba you won’t want to miss Natalia’s list of cool things to do in Havana and beyond. 

Just a short distance from the bustling Cuban city of Trinidad, lies a peaceful salvation among the cold clear waters and verdant nature of Topes de Collantes national park which features a network of nature trails, waterfalls and mountain streams.

Cuba is a treasure trove of flora and fauna, many species of which are only found in Cuba. Here are five animals unique to this tropical island.

Cubans are known for having a sweet tooth. Margarita will have your mouth watering as she shares her 5 favourite local sweets with you, Cubans are known for having a sweet tooth. Margarita will have your mouth watering as she shares her 5 favourite local sweets with you

Many Cubans say that the punishment for killing a cow in Cuba is more severe than killing a person, but is it true?

Cuba is synonymous with salsa, but here are five other music styles that you should know that are important to Cuban national identity and culture.

A Cuban cigar, more than a smoke or a prop for a photo, is a local delicacy to be savored and appreciated to the fullest for its craftmanship and symbol of national identity.

An interesting look at seven clever feats of civil engineering that made a major impact on Cuba’s development.

Christopher Columbus Cemetery is one of the most fascinating sites to visit in Havana. Here is a guide to its stories, secrets, and symbolism.

Cuban cigars are renowned for their exceptional quality and superior flavor and are widely considered to be the best cigars in the world. However, there are a few interesting facts you may not know about these exquisite smokes.

The 6 most interesting, beautiful and truely endemic species of Cuban birds described for the layman. Some of these can be seen without much birdwatching effort in the natural areas and forests of Cuba, including the world’s smallest hummingbird!

The Havana International Jazz Festival 2020 starting on Jan 15, promises to be an outstanding music event in Cuba featuring renowned international jazz musicians. Apart from the opportunity to catch some great music, attending this event gives you the chance to experience the fascinating city of Havana.

Why are so many of Havana's classic American 1950's cars pink? The fascinating story behind Cuba's pink cars goes way back to the 1950's and involves rock stars and even sexual innuendo. Pink is more than just a color it seems. We explain why.

Cuba tour guide Yummet describes what effect Cuba’s socialist revolution has had on her family. She tells the story through the perspective of 3 generations of black women living through Cuban history from 1940 onwards.

Cuban Adventures founder, John Ahrens, did the gruelling hike to the top of Cuba’s highest mountain. His trip notes reveal that the real treasure is the beauty of the journey to get there.

Yes, you CAN eat vegetarian in pork country! You won’t waste away to nothing, and if you know where to go, you might actually find your new favorite meal. 

The number one topic of uncertainty for travelers to Cuba is the currency situation. Over and over again, from our clients, in the travel groups, on the streets in Cuba I hear people asking the same questions.

This boxing gym tucked away in a back street of Old Havana, is a place you can visit to get a glimpse of young locals training in this sport that Cuba is world famous for.

Economic reforms in Cuba in 2011 lead to a wave of new private restaurants opening in Havana and across the island. With this came an expansion of options and thankfully, some of these options are foods ethnic to Cuba.

Meet these Cuban artists who have clandestinely taken their art to the streets of Havana. If you have been to Cuba recently you’ve probably seen their graffiti on walls and buildings around Havana.

The quiet coastal town of Gibara doesn’t find it’s way onto many Cuba tour itineraries. But being off the main tourist trail is only one of the reasons to visit this charming enclave that has much to offer, including humble and welcoming residents and some lovely coastal scenery.