Cuba: what to see and travel guide
Cuba is music, classic cars and Caribbean beaches: Havana, Trinidad, the Viñales Valley, Cienfuegos and Varadero. November to April is the dry season and the most pleasant time.
- Capital
- Havana
- Continent
- North and Central America
- Cities and towns in Turi
- 168
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sept
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Main cities in Cuba
- HavanaCapital
- Santiago de Cuba
- Camagüey
- Holguín
- Guantánamo
- Santa Clara
- Arroyo Naranjo
- Las Tunas
- Bayamo
- Pinar del Río
World Heritage sites in Cuba
Some of the places in Cuba on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, from the best known down:
- Alexander von Humboldt National Park
- Viñales Valley
- Old Havana
- Desembarco del Granma National Park
- Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca
- Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba
- Valle de los Ingenios
- San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress
What to eat in Cuba
- Ropa vieja
- Cuban sandwich
- Moros y cristianos
How to plan your trip
Decide how many days you have and pick two or three areas per week at most. Check your passport, entry requirements and insurance before booking, and save the places you want to see so you do not miss any.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Cuba?
The capital of Cuba is Havana.
Which cities should you visit in Cuba?
Some of the most important cities in Cuba are Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Camagüey, Holguín, Guantánamo. In Turi you can mark any of its 168 cities and towns.
When is the best time to visit Cuba?
The best months are usually January, February, March, April, November, and December.
What local food should you try in Cuba?
Some typical dishes of Cuba are Ropa vieja, Cuban sandwich, Moros y cristianos.
What is there to see in Cuba?
Its best-known World Heritage sites include Alexander von Humboldt National Park, Viñales Valley, Old Havana, Desembarco del Granma National Park, Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca.