Cuba Travel & Tourism

Visitors flock to this Caribbean country to enjoy the stunning scenery and the brash personalities of its small colonial towns. Travelers have literally no shortage of history to learn and architectural aficionados will swoon as they view the cornucopia of architectural wonders the cities have in store. This versatile country features unique attractions that can cater to any type of traveler. Those seeking adventure can escape to one of its many UNESCO Biosphere Reserves while visitors who want to learn more about the culture can tour the museums galore at Havana. Guests who simply want to enjoy some resort-style pampering need to look no further than Varadero, while those who are more interested in getting away from it all can enjoy an undersea adventure in Punta Francés Marine Park.

Those who would like to interact with the locals in a stunning city setting flock to Havana, Cuba. As the country’s largest city, Havana offers an eclectic blend of both old and new—art deco architecture mixes with colonial buildings, which border crumbling tenements and towering factories. Travelers head to Old Havana to experience the city’s colonial heartbeat. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Havana is leaden with art and museums to please even the pickiest of travelers. Visitors can learn about their favorite drink by touring the Museo del Ron, The Rum Museum, or gawk at the stunning façade of the Catedral de San Cristobal. Those who would like to learn more about the city’s culture can head over to the Havana Vedado district, which serves as the city’s political epicenter. Guests can enjoy a number of fine hotels and dining opportunities, or simply tour historic sites such as the Plaza de la Revolución and the José Marti Memorial. Those who are interested in retail therapy often flock to the Miramar district, which is host to a number of luxurious restaurants and shopping malls. Those who are looking for some fun in the sun can stop by Bacuranao and Santa Maria del Mar beaches.

Travelers looking for a peaceful retreat from the city can find it in Vinales Valley, located in the Pinar del Rio province. The area is home to highly successful tobacco farms tucked away within stunning scenery. The landscape is punctuated by limestone rock formations adorned with lush vegetation and palm trees. Here visitors can find the Mogote Dos Hermanas rock formations or explore three local cave systems, including the Gran Caverna de Santo Tomás. Guests who would like to have some fun in the sun should head over to the city of Varadero, perched on the thin Hicacos Peninsula. The area is home to a cornucopia of lavish hotels, resorts and fine dining, accommodating guests who just want to relax along the 20 kilometers of white-sand beaches.

Visitors who are exploring the stunning countryside can head over to the Isla de la Juventud. Here lies Punta Francés Marine Park, where guests can enjoy undersea adventures as they snorkel or dive through protected coral beds and underwater caves. Those who are more interested in staying above water can enjoy the sun on the stunning white sandy beaches. Guests seeking a jungle adventure should head over to Baracoa, hidden away in the Cuchillas de Toa forest. This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve contains the country’s largest rainforest and features the Alejandro de Humboldt World Heritage Site. Those looking for a vacation that will take them to new heights often choose to climb Pico Turquino. Guests can embark on a two or three day climb up to the mountain’s turquoise slopes to enjoy stunning views of the surrounding forest. Those seeking unique bird watching opportunities flock to Península de Zapata, which stands as the Caribbean’s largest swamp. Visitors can search for the Caribbean crocodile or explore the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Gran Parque Natural Montemar.


Worldwide Tourism Popularity Ranking: 58 of 230


Air Travel

  • Number of Arriving Passengers: 2405000

Hotels & Lodging

  • Quality of Lodging: Average (3.6 of 5)
  • Number of Hotels: 326
 

Purpose of Visit

  • Business Trip: 1%
  • Family Vacation: 25%
  • Couples Getaway: 52%
  • Friends Trip: 17%
  • Solo Travel: 4%
 

Top Vacation Destinations in Cuba

Most popular cities in Cuba in terms of percentage of visitors and number of hotels:

  • Varadero

    Popularity: 1 | 46.47% Visitors | 57 Hotels

  • Cayo Coco

    Popularity: 2 | 9.99% Visitors | 8 Hotels

  • Havana

    Popularity: 3 | 7.71% Visitors | 72 Hotels

  • Guardalavaca

    Popularity: 4 | 6.88% Visitors | 4 Hotels

  • Cayo Guillermo

    Popularity: 5 | 5.13% Visitors | 4 Hotels

  • Cayo Santa Maria

    Popularity: 6 | 4.88% Visitors | 4 Hotels

  • Holguin

    Popularity: 7 | 4.51% Visitors | 15 Hotels

  • Camaguey

    Popularity: 8 | 2.47% Visitors | 13 Hotels

  • Santa Cruz Del Norte

    Popularity: 9 | 2.12% Visitors | 2 Hotels

  • Rafael Freyre

    Popularity: 10 | 1.89% Visitors | 2 Hotels

  • Cayo Largo

    Popularity: 11 | 1.6% Visitors | 7 Hotels

  • Cayo Ensenachos

    Popularity: 12 | 1.2% Visitors | 1 Hotels

  • Santiago De Cuba

    Popularity: 13 | 1.05% Visitors | 13 Hotels

  • Trinidad

    Popularity: 14 | 0.97% Visitors | 10 Hotels

  • Granma

    Popularity: 15 | 0.54% Visitors | 1 Hotels

  • Cienfuegos

    Popularity: 16 | 0.42% Visitors | 9 Hotels

  • Guama

    Popularity: 17 | 0.41% Visitors | 3 Hotels

  • Puerto Padre

    Popularity: 18 | 0.4% Visitors | 1 Hotels

  • Santa Clara

    Popularity: 19 | 0.35% Visitors | 18 Hotels

  • Matanzas

    Popularity: 20 | 0.15% Visitors | 10 Hotels

  • Vinales

    Popularity: 21 | 0.14% Visitors | 7 Hotels

  • Baracoa

    Popularity: 22 | 0.12% Visitors | 18 Hotels

  • Caibarien

    Popularity: 23 | 0.1% Visitors | 2 Hotels

  • Las Terrazas

    Popularity: 24 | 0.09% Visitors | 1 Hotels

  • Soroa

    Popularity: 25 | 0.07% Visitors | 2 Hotels

  • Sancti Spiritus

    Popularity: 26 | 0.06% Visitors | 8 Hotels

  • Jiguani

    Popularity: 27 | 0.03% Visitors | 1 Hotels

  • Bayamo

    Popularity: 28 | 0.02% Visitors | 6 Hotels

  • Moron

    Popularity: 29 | 0.01% Visitors | 2 Hotels

 

Top Cuba Hotels

  • 1
    Paradisus Rio De Oro Resort & Spa
    Carretera Guardelavaca, Guardalavaca
    96% recommended | 1,448 reviews
  • 2
    NH Parque Central
    Neptuno, esquina Prado y Zulueta, Havana
    97% recommended | 867 reviews
  • 3
    Iberostar Varadero
    Crta Las Morlas km 16, Varadero
    95% recommended | 1,496 reviews
  • 4
    Blau Varadero Hotel Cuba
    Carretera de Las Morlas, Varadero
    93% recommended | 1,701 reviews
  • 5
    Sol Rio De Luna Y Mares
    Ctra. de Guardalavaca, Guardalavaca
    94% recommended | 1,512 reviews
  • 6
    Be Live Panorama
    3rd Ave and 70th St, Havana
    90% recommended | 226 reviews
  • 7
    Iberostar Tainos
    Las Morlas, Km. 12.5, Varadero
    92% recommended | 972 reviews
  • 8
    Paradisus Princesa Del Mar Resort & Spa
    Auropista Sur, Ctra. Las Morlas, KM 19 1/2, Varadero
    91% recommended | 1,163 reviews
  • 9
    Melia Las Americas
    Ctra de las Morlas, Varadero
    91% recommended | 746 reviews
  • 10
    Sandals Royal Hicacos
    Carretera Las Morlas KM 15, Varadero
    90% recommended | 1,760 reviews