Things to Do in Cuba
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Playa Varadero, Old Havana, Beaches, Waterfalls. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Beaches
Pristine beach with warm, clear turquoise waters and soft white sand, ideal for swimming, water sports, and serene walks. Embraced by a secure, relaxing atmosphere with nearby refreshments.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Historic neighborhood ideal for exploring on foot or via classic car, featuring striking architecture and local culture amid its narrow streets and lively squares.
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Valleys
Scenic valley with a rich tapestry of cultural and natural attractions, including tobacco farm tours, horseback riding, and cave explorations. Features diverse wildlife and local markets.
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Historic Sites
Historic square in Old Havana boasting a romantic vibe with its central fountain and iconic cockerel statue, surrounded by cafes and architectural diversity.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Colorful mosaic neighborhood with vibrant artwork inspired by Gaudi. Features indoor and outdoor galleries and local art for purchase, within a creative and visually striking setting.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Multi-level cultural hub in a repurposed factory setting, showcasing contemporary art, live music, performance art, and diverse entertainment. Features multiple bars and a lively atmosphere.
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Beaches
Pristine white sand beach with clear blue waters, providing loungers, umbrellas, and non-motorized watercraft. Enjoy aquatic exploration, beachside relaxation, and tropical marine life sightings.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Restored historic square surrounded by vibrant street life and a grand cathedral, known for its serene atmosphere. Enjoy local cuisine at quaint off-square eateries.
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- Pete15 contributionsNot much to say about the beach, it's as nice as everyone says and anything more would be a dull cliche. Just go, swim a little, drink some cocktails and relax.Written 21 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- OmanRobCanmore, Canada1,559 contributionsBest advice possible would be to base yourself somewhere in the middle of old Havana - we stayed at Havana Dream from where every interesting spot is a 10 - 15 min walk.
The area looks scary at first but you can honestly walk around completely safely any time of day or night - suck a cool vibe with amazing architecture and music on every block - get yourself a guide and go from there. We used Isla Tours and their owner Nelson who was truly awesome and as a result had an amazing few days in Havana
RobWritten 23 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Charlotte B1 contributionThe staff was amazing, they created so much entertainment. I would definitely go back to this hotel. The whole hotel was very clean and nice.Written 30 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mark JordanBarcelona, Spain1,229 contributionsOur extra excursion through Infotur with Jesús and Orlando was great. We drove out of Havana via a different route than from the airport the previous night as was cool to see the city, the people, the colours and the buildings in sunshine.
Once we were on the motorway, we made pretty good progress although it was very weird to find ourselves overtaking small horse and cart vehicles as well as loads of people trying to hitch a lift at the side of the road. The first was explained to us because of the cost of buying and maintaining a car, even though most of the people using horse and cart transport looked like poor country folk anyway. The hitching was explained as being due to a general lack of petrol in the country and the exorbitant price of what there is. so it's quite normal to see well-dressed people hitching into the city for work or emerging from the fields after a day's work and trying to hitch home.
We made good progress on the motorway and after a couple of hours stopped for a toilet and drinks break at Las Palmas roadside bar/restaurant/private accommodation where we learned two more Cuban lessons - 1. it is customary to pay a small amount to use the public toilets and there is usually a woman sitting outside as a guardian of the toilet paper, so you don't really have a choice. It was no problem doing so here, except we had no Pesos, as the toilets were spotless and 2, you can pay fot things in USD or EUR in most places and they have an exchange rate in CUP (300 to the Euro) so in the bar we ordered 2 drinks, paid in Euros, received our change in CUP, paid a relative pittance for the toilets and were ready to continue on to Viñales.
Once off the motorway, things were very different. The uncovered roads were terrible to be driven along in places with enormous potholes and general erosion due to the weather. This made for a very bouncy ride, so anyone prone to travel sickness should be wary. However, we drove through village after village on the outskirts of Viñales with brightly coloured houses, neat little gardens at the front. and probably fruit and vegetables growing at the rear. There were lots of well-fed dogs running around as well as goats and cattle. Once we were in Viñales itself the road improved and we stopped at a building that looked like the village church. Jesús got out of the minibus and went inside and after about 10 minutes came back out and beckoned us to go with him.
inside the building there were rows of desks with a couple of women - they were all women - sitting in each row and which reminded me of a 1920s school. it turned out we were in a place where huge bundles of tobacco leaves would come straight from the farms/plantations and the women at the desks were sorting the leaves individually and by hand into 3 different types of leaf to be used in different stages of the cigar making process. A woman who seemed to be the boss and with whom Jesús was giving some paperwork gave us a very thorough explanation of the entire process. It was so educational that we didn't have any questions at the end. It was also a relief to get out and back into 34º heat as inside it felt much hotter and the humidity was so fierce, I was sweating rivers!
Next, we continued up a mountain where we ere greeted with a small cocktail and allowed time to cool down from high above the famous Viñales Valley, which we were told dates from the Jurassic period. Just a shame there' so little fauna in Cuba...After having recovered from the tobacco experience, we went to see the Mural of Prehistory before having lunch beside it in what we would become used to in Cuba - very basic, but good quality food included for lunch every day, but no choices and no menus. Everyone gets the same. Before leaving I went to a real Cuban public toilet. Despite being part of the restaurant, I would soon get used to the dark, very humid cubicles often with no seat on the porcelain.re leaving.
Heading back to Havana seemed a lot quicker than it felt heading to Viñales earlier in the day, but the potholes and bumpy roads were still there. On the motorway we got caught in a torrential downpour which required Orlando to improvise repairs to the windscreen wipers as the rain was too hard for them. He managed to do this and get us back to Havana and the enormous puddles that had overflowed the drains. Now I found out the answer to a question I'd been meaning to ask about why the kerbs are so high!Written 14 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Alfred F10 contributionsMy 8th return trip to Playa Pesquero Resort, Holguin Cuba and I was not disappointed. The food selection is improving, and adequate for Cuba. I was very happy with the room in the location I requested. I enjoyed the musicians roaming the resort, and the musicians in the lobby. I wish there were more theatre productions like before Covid, the beautiful stage is under used. The pool and beaches are the best. All the employees are friendly and happy to help, serve your needs, and help in any way you request. Be warned there is a single supplement in place since Nov. 1, if you are travelling with friends or family, which I don't understand why, since there was only 400 people here? I would definitely come back here more often if it was removed.Written 25 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- eamber729Miami Beach, FL4 contributionsCubas most beautiful beach along with Varadero but less crowded! Crystal clear water and thin white sand. I recommend!!!Written 2 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- OmanRobCanmore, Canada1,559 contributionsThis one has lots of history but you really need a guide to best understand the history and stories from it - we went with Nelson from Isla Tours a subsidiary of strawberry tours and I’d highly recommend him
RobWritten 23 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - OmanRobCanmore, Canada1,559 contributionsWhat a wonderful spot to stop at. We had arranged an open topped vintage car tour and stopped here.
Very cool spot with weird arts and craft and some local artist stalls right outside - well worth the visit when you’re here
RobWritten 21 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - WinstonHollywood, FL50 contributionsThe Malcon is always a treat to see. From locals to tourist it has a very diverse atmosphere with the taste of old cars in the Havana streetsWritten 16 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Pete15 contributionsAlmost but not quite sensory overload, but a lot of fun even if you're not really the club type. But the drinks were strong (for me) so even I danced a bit, and i don't dance. But the art is what makes it great, with mazes of endless works to look at.Written 21 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alissa DOttawa, Canada188 contributionsThis is the most beautiful beach I have ever been to. It’s like being in a dream. Gorgeous white sand beaches you can walk for hours. I was relaxing on my floatie when a stingray swam beneath me. Snorkelled for 2 minutes before finding a starfish.
The restaurant boasts great off the resort meals for cheap. We ate 3 meals + alcoholic drinks for $30 CAN.
If you want to feel like you went to heaven, spend a day on this beach.Written 28 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - OmanRobCanmore, Canada1,559 contributionsBut to get the most value you really need a guide - the bar just off this square with the wooden benches is truly awesome too.
We used Nelson from Strawberry or Isla tours as our guide and would highly recommmend him and Isla tours.
Do go get photos of the cathedral it’s mighty impressive
RobWritten 23 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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