Why sustainable travel is the smartest (and most legal) way to see Cuba in 2025

Cuba is a country bursting with incredible culture, fascinating history, and the most resilient, warm-hearted people you'll ever meet. But…

Hurricane season in Cuba: what you didn’t know (and why it’s not all doom and gloom)

When you hear "hurricane season," you might imagine ferocious winds, shuttered windows, and scrapped holidays. But in Cuba, where resilience…

From survival to style: the bicycle’s journey through Cuba’s history

Cuba’s relationship with the bicycle is a story of resilience, reinvention—and now, revival. From a lifeline during economic hardship to…

Spring in Cuba: Mangoes, May day, and the gift of perspective

Why travelling to Cuba this season is the reset your soul didn’t know it needed Spring in Cuba isn't just…

Why Cuba is the Perfect Destination for Sustainable Travel

The Urgent Need for Sustainable Travel As the climate crisis continues to reshape our world, the travel industry stands at…

Why 2025 is the Most Exciting Time to Visit Cuba Yet

Why 2025 is the Most Exciting Time to Visit Cuba Yet Despite recent challenges and a new President in the…

Where to Eat in Cuba: A Food Lover’s Ultimate Guide

Cuba’s culinary scene is a journey in itself—one that takes you from the vibrant streets of Havana to the cosy…

Why Christmas and New Year in Cuba Are Unlike Anywhere Else

When it comes to the festive season, Cuba does things its own way. Forget snowy landscapes and reindeer. It’s all…

Exploring Cuba Now: A guide to Embracing and Enjoying Cuba Travel Challenges

Cuba has always been a country of contrasts—where old-world charm meets bold, modern spirit. As Cuba continues to navigate its…

Top 8 Cuban Festivals You Can’t Miss

Think Cuba and you probably think music and dance! Culture is lovingly nurtured in every corner of the country; from…

Reparto: What is this new sound of Cuba?

If Cuba is known for anything, it’s got to be for its amazing music – that scintillating fusion of Spanish…

From Hiking Trails to Dive Spots: Cuba’s Best Adventure Experiences

Cuba has always been a paradise for people who love sun-drenched beaches, reguetón beats and "latino-americano" towns buzzing with life,…

These are the BEST Cuban Beaches

Dreaming of sun-soaked shores and crystal-clear waters? Cuba offers some of the most breathtaking beaches, each with its unique charm…

Can I fly to Cuba from the USA?

As a Cuba adventure tour operator, we’re committed to protecting our planet. That’s why we only offer sustainable tours in…

The Best Museums to visit in Havana

Havana is world-class when it comes to interesting museums. We’re biased, but with more than 80 of them dotted about…

Top walking and hiking spots by our guides

Whether you fancy discovering the charms of Havana on a city walk or embracing the great outdoors on a hiking…

Made In Havana: 10 of the best up and coming local brands

Havana, the vibrant capital of Cuba, offers a variety of souvenir shopping options that reflect its rich history, culture, and…

How to make Cuban Flan

Flan is the go-to Cuban dessert, the dessert any self-respecting eatery has on its menu. This humble combination of eggs,…

Is Cuba safe?

Cuba, with its colourful streets, rhythmic music, and rich history, is a destination that has long captivated the imagination of…

Can Europeans travel to the US if you have been to Cuba?

For Europeans looking for a 2025 winter holiday during the colder months, a holiday to Cuba is a no-brainer. Warm…

Top vegan places to eat in Havana

When you first think of Cuba, you might not straight away associate it with great vegan food options, or even…

Best bars and nightclubs in Havana

Havana is infamous for its buzzing nightlife scene. Going out feels pretty safe, locals are always friendly, and you get…

Our top 3 sustainable Cuba tours for US travellers

Are you looking for an adventure of a lifetime to Cuba but feel overwhelmed by the legal and logistical hurdles…

A Guide to Eating in Cuba

It’s fair to say that Cuba doesn’t have the same variety of international cuisine we might be used to (and…

What to eat in Cuba: Ropa Vieja recipe

Foodie at heart? Prepare an authentic Ropa Vieja, the Cuban way with our easy-to-follow recipe! This is THE Cuban dish…

Can US Citizens Travel to Cuba Legally?

Can US Citizens travel to Cuba? Yes, they can! The USA is so close to Cuba and for years Havana…

How do I connect to the internet in Cuba?

Is it possible to connect to Wi-Fi in Cuba? You’re getting ready for your trip and you want to connect…

How do Cubans celebrate Christmas?

There’s a reason why here at Cubania we talk about the Cuban way, and Christmas is no exception! Banned from…

Que bolá? An update from Cuba.

An update from Cuba, la isla bonita  🇨🇺  Green? Amber? Red?   🚦 To travel or not to travel, that is…

How Cubania Travel is Reducing Carbon Emissions

Cubania Travel makes further commitment to protecting Cuba's environment When it comes to the planet, we are committed to protecting…

Discover Cuba’s Six UNESCO Biosphere Reserves: How a red country went green

For many tourists looking for a sunny getaway, Cuba conjures images of long white sandy beaches, crystalline seas, 1950s American…

What is sustainable tourism and how you can travel sustainably in Cuba

It has become more and more evident every year, that the effects of global warming and climate change are harmful…

48 hours in Baracoa – discovering one of Cuba’s most unique places

A 48-hour stopover in Baracoa can be an incredible opportunity to discover one of Cuba's most peculiar places and the…

Mi casa es tu casa – our favourite B&Bs in Cuba’s hotspots

The best way to immerse yourself in Cuba's culture? Check into a Cuban B&B, or casa particular, homestay or boutique…

Cubania joins Critical Mass and tours Havana

"Bicicletear en La Habana", better known as "critical mass", could be described as many things. It's unique each time, it's…

Cycling and visiting Havana’s “palaces”

Cycling around the Cuban capital of Havana is a highly enjoyable past-time. It is a famously beautiful city with expansive…

Paladares in Cuba: A bitesize story of some of Cuba’s best eateries

If you're unsure as to what a "paladar" is, there are loads of words that could accurately describe them. Long-lasting,…

Critical Mass in Havana – a celebration of cycling!

On the first Sunday of every month, a celebration of cycling takes place in Cuba's capital city Havana, as groups…

48 hours in Santiago de Cuba – getting a taste of Cuba’s most Caribbean city

Cuba's second city is bursting with rhythm and sound. Famous for its vibrant carnivals and enthusiastic, energetic people, Santiago de…

Colonial Havana, a pirate’s dream – a journey to discovering its complex fortress system

Cuba was one of the Caribbean's most coveted island for pirates and corsairs who repeatedly raided the island on several…

El Cuarto de Tula – extinguishing your hunger pangs, but not your curiosity

Havana is a city where there is something for everyone. It caters for everybody. If you like history and architecture,…

Five community projects in Havana you cannot miss

Discovering Havana's community projects offers you the unique opportunity to learn about the city's pulsating culture and contemporary trends, while…

48 hours in Trinidad – what to see, do and enjoy on a short visit to Cuba’s time-capsule city

How to experience Trinidad in 48 hours without missing out on anything is what this blog post is all about.…

The new normal – Travelling to Cuba with Cubania Travel

The Coronavirus pandemic has severely restricted many aspects of normal life throughout 2020, and the travel industry has certainly had…

Discovering Havana’s Art Deco wonders on a cycling tour

Havana is a wondrous place for countless reasons but it particularly stands out for the many architectural styles that beautifully…

48 hours in Viñales, what to do, where to eat and what to see

In recent years, Viñales has risen to the top of must-see places in Cuba, with more and more travellers adding…

A route through Old Havana’s five main colonial squares

The history of Havana, since its very foundation, can be told through its five colonial squares, each marking a special…

A cycling route to discover Havana’s graffiti

Getting to know Cuba through its art is an exhilarating experience, especially when it is the kind of public art…

Jibaro, “wild” thing – I think I love you

Cuba's definitely about celebrating life. It is all over the island and happens in many different forms. There is a…

Cuba and its bicycles, a love story

Cubans and bicycles go way back in history. From the moment the first two-wheeled vehicle arrived at the island and…

Seven reasons why Cuba should be your first choice long haul destination post COVID-19

Cuba has ridden the COVID-19 storm with relative ease and has one of the lowest infection rates in the world…

Cuba Cycling Routes – Guide Descriptions

As Cuba starts to re-emerge successfully from lockdown, our Cubania Travel guides are organizing group rides to get back on…

El del Frente – how the second paladar on one street in Havana is creating a culinary monopoly

There really are some great places to eat in Havana these days. Some paladares, or private restaurants that spring to…

Havana’s Parque Central – the starting and ending point for an essential tour of Havana

Parque Central in Havana gives visitors an ideal starting point for many different itineraries and walking tours of the city.…

West is best – lush green mountain retreats, far-flung beaches & cigar country

Tucked under the mountainous spine scaffolding western Cuba, you'll find fossil-flecked hills, cooling caves and rivers, and colourful birdlife. Sign…

Cubaphile Claire Boobbyer publishes her new guide to Havana

Havana Pocket Precincts celebrates the best of the Cuban capital's sights, restaurants, bars, cafés, music spots and shops. Must-visit trips…

Cuba by the Experts – Our Guides!

Cubania Travel have been experts in cycling and adventure trips to Cuba for the past 20 years. There isn't a…

Cuba – Destination Unknown

One of the things travellers love most about Cuba is the fact it's anything but predictable. This nation full of…

Drinking Cuba – Cuban Cocktails

Besides its cars, cigars and salsa, Cuba is known the world over for another national product: rum. It's no secret…

Inside Cuba – The Casa Particular

Though it may be tempting to stay in a big hotel, we think going local is much more rewarding. Whether…

Seeing Cuba – Cuba’s best views

Christopher Columbus called it "the most beautiful land human eyes have ever seen" back in 1492, and Cuba has beguiled…

Listening to Cuba – Your lockdown Cuban playlist

In this strange time most of us are house-ridden and can't even entertain the thought of travel. But thanks to…

Reading Cuba – A 10-book introduction to Cuban Literature

Often celebrated for its music and dance, Cuba's literature can be forgotten, but it has made major contributions to world…

Watching Cuba – An Introduction to Cuban Cinema

Over the last 60 years cinema has arguably become one of Cuba's cultural fortes. With its own international film school…

Cuban drug being used to fight COVID-19

It's common knowledge that since the first years of its socialist revolution in 1959, Cuba has suffered an ongoing trade…

Face Masks, The Cuban Way

At the beginning of March 2020, before Coronavirus had even reached the island, the Cuban government urged Cuban doctors to…

Cuba’s Coronavirus solidarity

On Wednesday I was cycling westwards on the autopista nacional out of Havana when I saw a fleet of ambulances…

Discovering Cienfuegos – 48 hours in Cuba’s Pearl of the South

Cuba's Pearl of the South is a city that has certainly earned its nickname. Cienfuegos is a rare gem unlike…

Trekking adventure in central Cuba

Cuba is a beautiful Caribbean island with a diverse and fascinating landscape, full of wildlife that simply isn't seen in…

Western Cuba on two wheels, cycling adventure from El Mariel to Las Terrazas

How do the people visiting Cuba normally travel around? Usually, the preferred mode of transport is either by the buses…

Picking up the pace in Havana – running Marabana, the Caribbean’s number one marathon

Havana's annual marathon attracts more and more runners, joggers and walkers with each new edition. Why are more and more…

O’Reilly 304; a journey from Ireland, via Spain, to your dinner plate in Cuba

When a paladar in Old Havana has such an interesting story behind it, it's never going to be a run-of-the-mill…

Havana, the Caribbean’s most captivating city and Cuba’s beating heart

Havana oh na na! Having inspired countless songs from contemporary times to yesteryear classics like Chuck Berry's Havana Moon and…

Capturing Cuba’s heart: Salsa, Che, sand and cigars

From salsa lessons and tobacco plantations to UNESCO towns and tropical beaches, a tour of central Cuba's highlights can capture…

Kayaking in Cuba – another perspective on Cuba’s untamed beauty

Kayaking is a fantastic sport for any beginner to learn. Like cycling, it's relatively simple to pick up and it…

Jama: The success story of Cuba’s first Asian-Cuban fusion restaurant

Here in the beautiful city of Havana, you can revel in the smells of a real melting-pot of international dishes.…

Adventure Cuba – It’s more than white sandy beaches

When someone tells you that they're visiting Cuba, it's tempting to drift towards a stereotype, imagining their holiday one of…

Doña Eutimia – where simplicity means perfection

What with Doña Eutimia being located so close to the main square near the Cathedral of San Cristóbal, this part…

The return of the Cuban bicycle – how Cubans are turning back to sustainable transport

The Cuban bicycle is making a comeback to the island's streets, fuelled by a green sentiment that differs a lot…

2019 – An interesting year for Cuba and Cubania Travel

Looking back at 2019 and what it brought us, we have a lot to be thankful for at Cubania Travel…

Cuba ranks as world’s most sustainable developed country – all about Cuba’s eco ways

A new report published recently Cuba at the top of developed countries in the world in terms of sustainability. The…

Accidental Eden: keeping Cuba green

The famous marine explorer Jacques Cousteau kick-started sustainable initiatives in Cuba all the way back in the 1980s when he…

Yoanka Gonzalez – A love affair with cycling in Cuba

Once an Olympic Silver Medallist in Beijing 2008, scratch cycling world champion in 2004, and the winner of the 2003…

Doing it the Cuba Way – Cubania Classic Cycle

There are those in life who are able to look at a long list of items and then make a…

A cycling adventure from Havana to Viñales – Discovering western Cuba on two wheels

There is one very special way to enjoy Cuba if you're a cycling enthusiast. In this blog post we enlighten…

Why book onto a group cycling holiday in Cuba?

The beginning of Springtime is usually a bit of a turning point in the year for most people. Despite our…

Road cycling Cuba, an adventure of discovery and exploration

Cuba is a fascinating island which boasts many diverse landscapes and some truly amazing scenery. What's more, there is no…

7 Cuban Experiences You Can’t Miss Out on

CUBANIA’S TOP 7 THINGS TO DO IN CUBA Almost as big as England, Cuba is the largest island in the…

Feast or Famine: Things to Know About Food in Cuba

FEAST OR FAMINE: THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT FOOD IN CUBA A few months ago the British community in Cuba was…

Top 10 Things to Do in Havana

As Cuba’s capital, Havana is a bustling city full of life. Most travellers opt to stay in the city’s old…

Things To Do in Cuba

Cuba’s got something for everyone, from colonial and revolutionary history to idyllic beaches and lush nature reserves. Mix all of…

Make Your Cuba Holiday Eco-Friendly

As the effects of global warming and climate change become increasingly evident, travellers are becoming more concerned with the effect…

All You Need To Know About The Internet In Cuba

Last year, as I always do, I rang my mother on her birthday. But before I could say Hap, she…

Cubania Travel Guide: Best Beaches In Cuba

If you’re lucky enough to be travelling or are already in Cuba, you’ll soon be asking yourself: what are the…

Biking In Cuba

Cuba and I I’m James, when I was twenty-one, I moved to Havana to work for the British Tour Operator…

What to bring to Cuba – Cycling Edition

BIKING WITH CUBANIA All of our bike tours include a fully-equipped support vehicle and specialist biking guide, so you will…

Cycling Activity Levels Explained

Cubania offers activity levels to suit everybody, but which is best for you? We’ve put together a brief explanation of…

3 Most Epic Cycling Routes in Cuba

Cubania loves exploring the island and we’re constantly out on the road looking for stunning new routes. The first to…

ON YER BIKE, AMIGO! The comical contradictions of cycling in Cuba

What the Brits have to say about their love of bikes - which is often quite a lot - says…

Insider Guide to Cuba – Endless Sweet Treats for You to Enjoy All Over the Island

Cuba's love affair with sugar From swanky bakeries boasting tenderly prepared éclairs to street vendors selling crudely-crafted guava pasties, Havana…

11 reasons why solo travelling through Cuba is the best way for you to experience the country

Solo travel is on the rise, and thanks to recent developments in technology and global awareness, it’s easier than ever.…

The spectrum of Cuban dance culture and how you can enjoy each style on the island

STRICTLY SALSA – I don’t think so! "God respects you when you work, but he loves you when you dance",…

Everything You Need to Know Before Setting Off on Your Active Holiday Adventure in Cuba

Passport & Visa Information All travellers to Cuba need a Cuban tourist card, and getting one is easy: you can…

The New Cuba: So What’s That?

We're about to start a journey here: me, with my 20 years living and working in Cuba; you, about to…

A Place Where Beauty Is for Everyone and Age Is Just a Number

Cubans are always catwalk ready Cuban beauty is something that can’t be fully appreciated until you visit the country itself.…

Discover Ernest Hemingway’s Favourite Cuban Cocktails

No.1 Classic Cuban Cocktail: The Mojito Along with classic American cars and Che berets, there isn’t anything much more emblematic…

13 photos of Cuba today that will make you want to go tomorrow

  Photos are great, especially somewhere as photogenic as Cuba, but there’s a reason we have 5 senses! Calm Caribbean…

Cuba – 99 problems and eggs is one

Cuba - 99 problems and eggs is one Though Hurricane Irma was all over the headlines in September, there is…

Fidel Castro – Scourge of the West Dies at 90

A brutal dictator, El Comandante, a remarkable leader, champion of social justice, a monster, Guerrilla leader , el Jefe, Massacre,…

My family’s tears of joy and sadness for Castro’s Cuba

Son of a Cuban émigré, John Paul Rathbone asks what Fidel’s death means for the republic’s people. Read the full…

Our Cuban Bucket List – 9 things you can’t miss out on while in Havana

Cuba has long been a Bucket List classic, and it’s not hard to see why. Still in the midst of…

Key Cuba Embargo Provision Lifted by Obama

HAVANA TIMES — In what could be his last effort to warm relations with Cuba, President Obama today announced his…

Cuba Cycling Adventure by Tess Baker

Amazing photographs by Tess Baker .... see full set here

How to Go to Cuba Now

Once off-limits to most Americans, Cuba became just another stop on JetBlue’s international network on Wednesday, when the airline began…

Hasta la vista, Cuba!

by Tim Cole, British Ambassador to Cuba. That’s it. I’m off. It’s been four years. Four fascinating, complicated, frustrating, perplexing,…

La Guarida – an emblem of Havana since 1996

Located at 418 Calle Concordia, La Guarida is not only one of Havana's most renowned paladares, providing excellent food, delicious…

Backlash In Cuba

Obama’s historic visit was a smash hit in Havana. Fidel Castro wasn’t going to take that lying down. Read full…

Cuban Wheels

Enjoying a two-week taste of what the Caribbean island has to offer cyclists. by Laura Dunn Read the full article…

Exodus Travels Leader Awards 2015

Our guides have just won some highly prestigious awards and we want the world to know how proud we are!…

U.S. – Cuba thaw: voices from the street