Attractions in Cuba

El Cobre

El Cobre is a small mountain town known for its historic copper mines and the revered minor basilica housing Cuba's patron saint.

Colón Cemetery

One of the most monumental cemeteries in the Americas, known for its funerary architecture.

Havana Cathedral

One of the oldest cathedrals in the Americas, built in baroque style on the Cathedral Plaza.

Diego Velázquez House

The oldest house in Cuba still standing, built for the Spanish conqueror.

Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca

A major fortress in Santiago de Cuba, protected by UNESCO.

Castillo de la Real Fuerza

A 16th-century fortress, one of the oldest colonial military structures in the Americas.

Palace of the Captains General

Former seat of Spanish governors in Havana, now the city museum.

Armored Train Monument

An open-air museum in Santa Clara commemorating the attack on the armored train.

Calle Obispo

A busy pedestrian street in Old Havana lined with shops, cafes, and historic buildings.

The Malecón

Havana's famous seaside promenade, a meeting place for all generations.

Central Park

A bustling park in the heart of the city, surrounded by significant buildings.

Tomás Terry Theatre

A famous theater in Cienfuegos with an ornate interior and strong historic character.

Antonio Maceo Stadium

A major sports stadium in Santiago de Cuba for football and baseball.

Topes de Collantes

A nature reserve park in the Escambray Mountains with waterfalls and trails.

Plaza de la Revolución

A huge public square in Havana known for political rallies.

Plaza Mayor in Trinidad

The heart of colonial Trinidad, surrounded by imposing mansions.

Zapata Swamp

A large wetland area on the Zapata Peninsula, home to crocodiles.

Hotel Nacional de Cuba

A historic hotel built in the 1930s that is a legend.

Church of La Merced

One of the most magnificent churches in Havana with a rich interior.

Baconao Park

A large biosphere reserve featuring a prehistoric valley and museums.

Isle of Youth

The second largest Cuban island, known for its pine forests and beaches.

Havana Club Rum Museum

A museum in Havana showcasing the history of Cuban rum.

Che Guevara Mausoleum

A monument and final resting place for Che Guevara in Santa Clara.

Paseo del Prado

A famous tree-lined promenade in the center of Havana.

Ignacio Agramonte Park

A significant public park in the center of the city of Camagüey.

Playa Paraíso

Beautiful beach on Cayo Largo del Sur with white sand.

Santiago de Cuba Cathedral

A major religious site in the city of Santiago de Cuba.

Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

A significant religious building and convent in Havana.

Great Theatre of Havana Alicia Alonso

The most renowned opera and ballet building in Cuba.

José Martí Park

The central square in the city of Cienfuegos.

Nature

Lake

La Redonda Lagoon

A lake near Morón, known for its mangrove forests and rich population of largemouth bass.

Lake

La Restinga Lagoon

A coastal lagoon in the province of Ciego de Ávila, connected to the sea.

Lake

Leche Lagoon

The largest natural lake in Cuba, known for its milky appearance.

Sierra del Cristal

A mountain range in eastern Cuba with forested slopes and protected habitats.

Eastern Sierra Maestra

The eastern section of the Sierra Maestra, Cuba's best-known mountain chain.

Viñales Mogotes

The famous limestone mogotes of the Viñales Valley in western Cuba.

Sierra de Cubitas

An isolated mountain range in the center of Cuba with interesting rock formations.

Cuchillas de Baracoa

A rugged mountain chain around Baracoa in eastern Cuba.

Southern Escambray Mountains

The southern part of the Escambray mountain range in central Cuba.

Pico San Juan

A peak in the Escambray mountains of central Cuba.

The Great Stone

A giant volcanic rock near Santiago de Cuba offering panoramic views.

El Yunque

A distinctive flat-topped mountain near Baracoa, considered a symbol of the region.

More highlights

Command Museum

Museum at the Bay of Pigs regarding the historic command point.

animal-habitat

Jardines del Rey Flora

A protected area on the islands for native birds and reptiles.

Pharmaceutical Museum

Historic pharmacy in Matanzas, one of the oldest in Latin America.

agriculture

Escambray Coffee Plantation

A site in the Escambray Mountains featuring traditional coffee farming.

Martyrs Park

A memorial park in Santiago de Cuba dedicated to revolutionary martyrs.

sea

Bay of Pigs

A bay on the southern coast of Cuba, known for the failed 1961 invasion and its excellent diving spots.

Historic Remedios

One of Cuba's oldest towns with a well-preserved historic center.

animal-habitat

Baracoa Zoo

A small zoo in Baracoa that adds a local wildlife stop to the city.