The largest country in the Caribbean, Cuba is a colourful nation with gorgeous landscapes, graceful colonial cities and a rich cultural heritage. Beautiful reefs and beaches fringe the island, while the mountainous interior is home to lush coffee plantations and sugarcane fields.

Key Highlights

Havana impresses visitors with its laid-back atmosphere, vibrant nightlife and splendid World Heritage¬–listed old town. The Cuban capital has more than its fair share of colonial monuments as well as superb galleries, fascinating museums, great restaurants and an extremely lively music scene. Don’t pass up the chance to taste some authentic Cuban cuisine or show off your moves at a local salsa club.

Varadero is Cuba’s most popular beach resort, where magnificent white-sand beaches stretch for 20 km along a narrow peninsula tipped by virgin forest. Leave any thoughts of an active holiday back in Havana as you pull up a beach chair and relax in this sun-drenched paradise.

A treasure trove of colonial charm, World Heritage–listed Trinidad is an essential stop on any tour of the island. Set between stunning mountains and the glittering blue waters of the Caribbean, Trinidad’s old churches, splendidly restored houses and fascinating museums make this compact town well worth a few days of your time.

In Depth

Cuba’s second-largest city and former capital, Santiago de Cuba boasts a huge array of historical sights and an intoxicating local music scene. The starting point of Fidel Castro’s fledgling revolution in 1953, this colourful city is also the centre of Cuba’s vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture.

Located in the lush Pinar del Rio province, the Viñales Valley is at the heart of Cuba’s world-famous cigar industry. There’s also plenty to keep non-smokers happy, with intriguing cave systems, prehistoric murals and exceptionally friendly locals just some of the highlights of this enchanting region.