Caribbean · Greater Antilles · TRAVEL GUIDES IN ENGLISH
Historic squares, mogote landscapes and Caribbean coast between Havana, Viñales, Trinidad and other cities in Cuba.
YOUR JOURNEY, AT YOUR RHYTHM
Start in Havana and choose an extension to Viñales or Varadero. Organize transfers and visits according to your base.
Combine Trinidad and Cienfuegos or continue to Camagüey and Santiago de Cuba. The eight guides are independent proposals; Leave time for distances.
TOURS AND EXPERIENCES
Choose an area or destination to see places, activities, tips and itineraries. The length and budget of each guide are editorial suggestions.
Havana · west
Combine Plaza Vieja with the area around El Capitolio and check directly for conditions on visiting its interior. Set aside another part of your stay for El Morro, across the bay, and arrange transport separately.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Havana · squares, Capitol and Morro →
Pinar del Río · west
The valley, the Cueva del Indio and the Mural of Prehistory are in different points around Viñales. Choose an authorized trail and coordinate transfers to the venues.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Viñales · mogotes, cave and mural →
Matanzas · Hicacos peninsula and surroundings
Spend time at the public beach and Josone Park, and plan to visit Saturno, near the airport road. Its caves are not within the same walk through Varadero.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Varadero · beach, Josone and Cueva de Saturno →
Sancti Spíritus central south coast
The Plaza Mayor and the Palacio Cantero allow you to get to know the historic city. Manaca Iznaga adds the landscape of the Valley of the Ingenios and the memory of slavery, with independent transportation and access that must be confirmed.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Trinidad · Plaza Mayor and Valle de los Ingenios →
Cienfuegos central south coast
It begins with José Martí Park and the Tomás Terry Theater; Then visit the Palacio de Valle in Punta Gorda. Interior visits and gastronomic services have their own conditions.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Cienfuegos · park, theater and Punta Gorda →
Villa Clara · central Cuba
The Ernesto Che Guevara Memorial, the Armored Train museum and Parque Vidal offer three perspectives of Santa Clara. Distinguish historical sites from public spaces and organize transportation to the memorial.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Santa Clara · historical memory and Parque Vidal →
Camagüey central eastern
Plaza del Carmen, San Juan de Dios and Parque Agramonte allow you to discover the historic center on foot. Reserve time to orient yourself among its streets and choose apart visits to churches, museums and workshops.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Camagüey · Plazas del Carmen and San Juan de Dios →
Santiago de Cuba · east
Start at Parque Céspedes and visit the House of Diego Velázquez, in front of the square. Spend another day at the Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca, outside the center, with round-trip transportation.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Santiago de Cuba · center, Morro and Casa de Diego Velázquez →LOCAL FLAVORS
Ropa vieja, arroz moro, tamales and dishes to share: six specialties of Cuban cuisine. The photos show actual dishes for reference; recipes and ingredient availability vary by location.
Cuba · Creole cuisine
Shredded beef, stewed with a sauce of tomato, onion and peppers. It is usually accompanied with rice and other garnishes; The photo shows a homemade preparation, still in the pan.
Reference: CiberCuba Cocina · Recipe by chef Iván
Cuba · Rice with beans
Rice cooked with black beans and their broth, which colors the grain and concentrates the flavor. It is a common combination of the Cuban table; here it is served with pork ribs.
Reference: GOYA · Cuban recipe of moros y cristianos
Cuba · Celebration cuisine
The pig is slowly roasted on a spit that rotates over the fire. This preparation is associated with gatherings and celebrations; the photograph shows a street celebration in Santiago de Cuba.
Reference: Cuba Travel · Traditions of Pinar del Río
Cuba · Corn wrapped in leaves
Seasoned corn dough, wrapped in leaves and cooked until firm. You can have small pieces of pork mixed with the dough. The photo shows tamales open on their leaves in Havana.
Reference: Cuba Travel · Typical Cuban food
Cuba · Fried green plantain
Green banana slices that are fried, crushed and returned to the oil to become golden brown. They are eaten as a side; In Cuba they are also known as chatinos.
Reference: CiberCuba Cuisine · Chatinos or tostones
Cuba · Sopon to share
Sopon of food, meats and condiments, associated with collective meals and celebrations. Recipes change between homes and regions; This Villa Clara variant incorporates corn and noodles.
Reference: Cuba Travel · The broth of Las Tunas
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
These eight guides are independent options between the west, center and east. Check the transportation services for your date, confirm each route and leave room between cities; Do not add the days as a continuous circuit.
Many squares run through public space, while museums, lighthouses, theaters and towers have their own conditions. Confirm open spaces and access mode; An excursion reservation only includes what is indicated on your product.
In Viñales, consult the visitor center and choose authorized routes. In caves, ask about steps, equipment and operational routes. Estate visits and guided activities are agreed separately.
Check the Cuban entry requirements. If you are subject to US jurisdiction, review OFAC-authorized travel categories; Ordinary tourism is not authorized.
Expand the information and review the visiting conditions in the reference sites of each destination.
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