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Plan your visit to Cuba

introduction *  when to go * things to do * events * getting there * getting around * food * history * attractions * music * cities * hotels

Cuba Travel Guide

Cuba has something for every visitor. Vacationers seeking a secluded getaway can find it at an exclusive all-inclusive resort. Independent travelers seeking cheap holidays to Cuba and a glimpse at authentic Caribbean culture will be delighted by the neighborhoods of Havana and other Cuban cities. History buffs will love the vintage cars, colonial buildings, and living landmarks of a "second world" (communist) country.
Population 11 million
Area 110,860 sq. km. (44,200 sq. mi.)
Currency Cuban Peso (CUP or CUC$)
Language Spanish
Telephone Code + 53 (dial 01153 from the USA)
Time Zone GMT -5 (Eastern Standard Time)

Cuban culture is varied and vibrant. The island's music --- salsa, rumba, and timba, among other styles --- has become world renowned. Its food is fast becoming a favorite cuisine in major cities all over the earth. A visit to this unique island provides so much more than a chance to relax in the warm Caribbean sun.

Until the 1950s, Cuba was a favored playground for American and European jetsetters. Cuba's alliance with the Soviet communist block and strained relationship with its powerful neighbor stopped tourism for many years. Since the early 1990s, tourism has become an important part of the Cuban economy, but the Cuban people retain a friendliness and openness unusual in other vacation destinations.

This website has all the information you need to plan your visit to Cuba. Read about the history of the island, its music, its food, and its many festivals. Find out the best time to go, places to stay, and attractions to visit. We have enjoyed visiting this island over the last few years. We hope to make your trip as satisfying and rewarding as ours have been.

OVERVIEW for your visit to Cuba:

introduction *  when to go * things to do * events * getting there * getting around * food * history * attractions * music * cities * hotels

 

 
SIGHTS OF CUBA