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Cuba
Cuba is one of those places that I didn’t expect to fall in love with, but I couldn’t help it. With its colourful colonial architecture, stunning natural landscapes, pristine beaches and friendly locals, it has everything you could ask for.
I spent 10 days in Cuba and visited some of the main hubs like Trinidad, Havana and Vinales. We always stayed in casa particulares, as we wanted an authentic local experience and not just another hotel.
What I loved most was that while Cuba is a growing tourist destination, it didn’t feel overrun with tourists yet. There was a good balance between enough tourist services available without huge crowds.
If you’re planning a visit to this beautiful Caribbean island, read on to discover all my top Cuba travel guides!
Quick travel facts about Cuba
Where is Cuba? Cuba is an island located in the Caribbean.
How to get there: You can find the cheapest flights to Cuba via SkyScanner.
Currency: Cuban Peso and Cuban Convertible Peso (CUP and CUC). Cuba has two currencies, one for locals and one for foreigners. As a tourist you will only be able to withdraw or exchange in CUC – see the latest exchange rate here.
Electrical plugs in Cuba: Type A&B (these are the ones you usually get in Central & North America) – I recommend an international adapter so you can use it on multiple trips.
Capital city: Havana
Best time to visit: Cuba has a tropical climate with a distinct dry season and a distinct wet season. The best time to visit is during the dry season, from December to May, when you can expect warm, sunny days and little rain.
During the wet season the temperatures are still high but also humid, with frequent downpours. That said I was in Cuba at the end of October and start of November, and while we got caught in a couple storms it never rained enough to disrupt our plans.
How to travel around Cuba: The easiest way to travel around Cuba is either via taxi or collective taxi. Every time we had to do a big transfer between cities we simply asked our casa particular host and they would arrange our transfers at the best price.
In a collective taxi you will be sharing with other people going to your same destination, making it cheaper. There are also buses but they don’t run very regularly.
Visa requirements: Most passport holders can spend up to 30 days in Cuba with an e-visa.