Practical guides, itineraries and tips for traveling to Cuba: what to see, where to stay, how to get around and what to eat, from our local team.
A field-tested, day-by-day itinerary linking Havana, Viñales, Trinidad and Varadero, with the lodging, transfers and experiences already vetted by our local team.
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From anón and mamey to guava and papaya (fruta bomba): discover which typical Cuban fruits to try, how to order them, and where to find them on your trip.
From ajiaco to roast pork, from congrí to a shot of cortadito: 15 traditional Cuban dishes you shouldn't miss, plus tips on where to try them in paladares and casas particulares verified by hand by our local team.
A day-by-day, neighborhood-by-neighborhood plan to make the most of Havana in three days, with hand-verified guesthouses, paladares and transfers.
An honest, local guide to experiencing son, trova and salsa live in Santiago: the Casa de la Trova, the Casa de las Tradiciones, where to dance, and how to enjoy the night safely.
Getting from Havana to Varadero made simple: we compare private taxi, the Víazul bus and door-to-door transfers, with 2026 price ranges, travel times and how to book ahead.
From the cobbled Plaza Mayor to the Valley of the Sugar Mills, Topes de Collantes and Ancón beach: an honest local guide to Trinidad's essentials and how many days to spend.
A working tobacco farm in the Viñales Valley, hand-checked by our local team: watch the growing and the rolling, roll your own cigar, and learn to buy the real thing without getting scammed.
An up-to-date guide to handling money in Cuba in 2026: what cash to bring, which cards work, where to exchange safely, and how to plan your budget.
A local, honest guide to Havana's best paladares: what to expect by neighborhood, price ranges, how to book, and how to avoid tourist traps.
