Want to Visit Caribbean

Cuba

Duration 8 days Season November-April Currency CUP (Cuban Peso) USD 1 USD ≈ 24 CUP (official) Lang Spanish

“One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”

— Henry Miller

Cuba is a time capsule — a place where vintage American cars cruise past colorful colonial facades, live salsa music fills the streets, and the rhythm of life moves at its own unique pace. It’s unlike anywhere else in the world.

Why I Want to Visit

Cuba’s frozen-in-time charm is irresistible — the pastel buildings, the 1950s cars, the cigar culture, the incredible live music scene. It’s a place where you disconnect from the digital world and connect with people and culture.

Planned Itinerary

Havana (3 days) — Old Havana, Malecón, classic car rides, live jazz and salsa clubs
Viñales Valley (2 days) — Tobacco farms, limestone mogotes, horseback riding
Trinidad (2 days) — Cobblestone colonial town, Playa Ancón, live music
Cienfuegos (1 day) — French-influenced architecture, bay views

What I’m Most Excited About

Riding in a classic 1950s convertible along the Malecón at sunset
Listening to live salsa music in a Havana jazz club
Visiting a tobacco farm and learning about cigar making in Viñales
Dancing in the cobblestone streets of Trinidad at night

Where to Eat

La Guarida (Havana) — Cuba’s most famous paladar in a Baroque mansion with rooftop dining.. 📍 Maps
Dona Eutimia (Havana) — Beloved paladar on Plaza de la Catedral with home-style cooking.. 📍 Maps
El Del Frente (Havana) — Trendy rooftop bar with craft cocktails and Old Havana views.. 📍 Maps
San Cristobal (Havana) — Memorabilia-filled paladar where Obama dined in 2016.. 📍 Maps

Where to Stay

Hotel Nacional de Cuba ★★★★★ (Havana) — Iconic 1930s Art Deco hotel above the Malecon with ocean views.. View →
Iberostar Grand Packard ★★★★★ (Havana) — Grand Prado hotel with rooftop infinity pool overlooking the sea.. View →
Casa Particular Vieja Linda ★★★ (Havana) — Authentic Old Havana homestay with home-cooked breakfasts.. View →
Hostal Lola ★★★ (Trinidad) — Colonial casa in Trinidad’s old town with rooftop terrace.. View →

Tours & Excursions

Havana Classic Car Tour — 1950s convertible ride past the Malecon, Revolution Square, and Vedado. 2h. View →
Old Havana Walking Tour — UNESCO historic center with plazas. 3h. View →
Vinales Valley Tour — Tobacco farm, cave, horseback riding through mogotes. 10h. View →
Trinidad Day Trip from Havana — Colonial cobblestone town, sugar mill ruins, and live music. 12h. View →
Cienfuegos & Bay Tour — French-influenced Pearl of the South with Palacio de Valle. 10h. View →