Hike and Kayak Cuba’s Wild Side: A Soulful Journey into Nature, Culture and Connection
Insider Tips, Nature, Sustainability, Things to do, US TravellersSeptember 18, 2025 | written by Lucy DaviesSomething shifts when you escape the distractions of the modern world - the signal drops, the screens go dark, and…
Featured Stories from Cuba
Cuban e-Visas: How to Apply and how to Complete the D’Viajeros Travel Form for Cuba
Insider Tips, StarredOctober 2, 2024 | written by Cubania TeamCuba's New e-Visa System is Here! Getting ready to travel to Cuba?As they say in Cuba, "No te desesperes,…
Travel Tips for Cuba
Insider Tips, Starred, Things to do, US TravellersSeptember 1, 2025 | written by Cubania TeamTop Tips for Travel to Cuba 🇨🇺 What you need to know before you head to Cuba Travel to Cuba…
Understanding Cuban Money
Insider Tips, Starred, US TravellersOctober 8, 2024 | written by Cubania TeamMore than 3 years have passed since Cuba got rid of its dual currency system. The CUC (Cuban Convertible Peso)…
Stories from Cuba
Why 2025 is the Most Exciting Time to Visit Cuba Yet
Arts & Culture, New Cuba, Things to doFebruary 10, 2025 | written by Lydia DaviesWhy 2025 is the Most Exciting Time to Visit Cuba Yet Despite recent challenges and a new President in the…
Why Christmas and New Year in Cuba Are Unlike Anywhere Else
Arts & Culture, Insider TipsDecember 16, 2024 | written by Leandra FreitasWhen it comes to the festive season, Cuba does things its own way. Forget snowy landscapes and reindeer. It’s all…
Top 8 Cuban Festivals You Can’t Miss
Arts & Culture, Blog, Insider Tips, Stories, Things to doOctober 2, 2024 | written by Leandra FreitasThink Cuba and you probably think music and dance! Culture is lovingly nurtured in every corner of the country; from…
The Best Museums to visit in Havana
Arts & Culture, Insider Tips, Things to doApril 23, 2024 | written by Blanca BalaguerHavana is world-class when it comes to interesting museums. We’re biased, but with more than 80 of them dotted about…
Made In Havana: 10 of the best up and coming local brands
Arts & Culture, New Cuba, Things to doMarch 7, 2024 | written by Blanca BalaguerHavana, the vibrant capital of Cuba, offers a variety of souvenir shopping options that reflect its rich history, culture, and…
Top vegan places to eat in Havana
Arts & Culture, Food & Drinks, New CubaAugust 1, 2023 | written by Blanca BalaguerWhen 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
Arts & Culture, Food & Drinks, New Cuba, Things to doJune 30, 2023 | written by Blanca BalaguerHavana is infamous for its buzzing nightlife scene. Going out feels pretty safe, locals are always friendly, and you get…
How do Cubans celebrate Christmas?
Arts & Culture, Insider TipsDecember 6, 2022 | written by Cubania TeamThere’s a reason why here at Cubania we talk about the Cuban way, and Christmas is no exception! Banned from…
Cycling and visiting Havana’s “palaces”
Arts & Culture, Cycling, Things to doJanuary 5, 2021 | written by Cubania TeamCycling 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
Arts & Culture, Food & DrinksDecember 10, 2020 | written by Cubania TeamIf 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!
Arts & Culture, CyclingNovember 13, 2020 | written by Cubania TeamOn the first Sunday of every month, a celebration of cycling takes place in Cuba's capital city Havana, as groups…
Colonial Havana, a pirate’s dream – a journey to discovering its complex fortress system
Arts & Culture, Things to doOctober 30, 2020 | written by Cubania TeamCuba was one of the Caribbean's most coveted island for pirates and corsairs who repeatedly raided the island on several…
Five community projects in Havana you cannot miss
Arts & Culture, Cycling, New Cuba, Things to doOctober 8, 2020 | written by Cubania TeamDiscovering Havana's community projects offers you the unique opportunity to learn about the city's pulsating culture and contemporary trends, while…
Discovering Havana’s Art Deco wonders on a cycling tour
Arts & Culture, Cycling, Things to do, US TravellersAugust 27, 2020 | written by Cubania TeamHavana is a wondrous place for countless reasons but it particularly stands out for the many architectural styles that beautifully…
A route through Old Havana’s five main colonial squares
Arts & Culture, Things to doJuly 29, 2020 | written by Cubania TeamThe 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
Arts & Culture, Cycling, Things to doJuly 21, 2020 | written by Cubania TeamGetting 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
Arts & Culture, Food & Drinks, Things to doJuly 14, 2020 | written by Cubania TeamCuba's definitely about celebrating life. It is all over the island and happens in many different forms. There is a…
Havana’s Parque Central – the starting and ending point for an essential tour of Havana
48hrs in..., Arts & Culture, Things to doJune 11, 2020 | written by Cubania TeamParque Central in Havana gives visitors an ideal starting point for many different itineraries and walking tours of the city.…
Drinking Cuba – Cuban Cocktails
Arts & Culture, Food & Drinks, Things to doApril 30, 2020 | written by Cubania TeamBesides 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
Arts & Culture, Insider Tips, SustainabilityApril 21, 2020 | written by Cubania TeamThough 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
Arts & Culture, Nature, Things to doApril 13, 2020 | written by Cubania TeamChristopher 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
Arts & Culture, StoriesApril 9, 2020 | written by Cubania TeamIn 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
Arts & Culture, StoriesApril 6, 2020 | written by Cubania TeamOften 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
Arts & Culture, StoriesApril 3, 2020 | written by Cubania TeamOver the last 60 years cinema has arguably become one of Cuba's cultural fortes. With its own international film school…
Picking up the pace in Havana – running Marabana, the Caribbean’s number one marathon
Arts & Culture, Stories, Things to doMarch 10, 2020 | written by Cubania TeamHavana's annual marathon attracts more and more runners, joggers and walkers with each new edition. Why are more and more…
Havana, the Caribbean’s most captivating city and Cuba’s beating heart
Arts & Culture, Things to doFebruary 27, 2020 | written by Cubania TeamHavana oh na na! Having inspired countless songs from contemporary times to yesteryear classics like Chuck Berry's Havana Moon and…
7 Cuban Experiences You Can’t Miss Out on
Arts & Culture, Food & Drinks, Insider TipsAugust 7, 2019 | written by Cubania TeamCUBANIA’S TOP 7 THINGS TO DO IN CUBA Almost as big as England, Cuba is the largest island in the…