Baracoa Cuba: The road that finally connected Baracoa to the rest of Cuba is called La Farola, and it does not let you arrive gently. It climbs out of Guantánamo, hairpins up into the Sierra del Purial, and for a while there’s nothing on…
Cuban Paladares: There’s a moment a lot of first-time visitors to Cuba have on about the second night. They’ve checked into a resort or a state hotel, they’ve been to the buffet twice, and they’re standing over a tray of pale rice, boiled vegetables…
Ask someone in Havana when they last went to Camagüey, and there’s a fair chance the answer is “never.” It isn’t that they don’t know it. Camagüey is Cuba’s third-largest city, a provincial capital of more than 300,000 people sitting almost exactly in the…
Cuba reforms: On June 19, standing before the National Assembly, the Cuban government laid out a package it had been trailing for a week: 176 measures, grouped into 23 “strategic axes,” presented as the deepest reordering of the island’s economy since the Special Period…
The town that sugar built (and sugar abandoned) Trinidad Cuba: There is a particular hour in Trinidad, just after the sun clears the red-tiled rooftops, when the light hits the cobblestones and you understand why people keep calling this place a museum without walls….
There’s a specific moment on the road from Havana to Viñales — about 180 kilometers west, somewhere past Pinar del Río — when the flat Cuban lowlands stop and the valley opens up below you. Most people pull over without planning to. The mogotes…
Cuba continues to hold a special place in the hearts of travelers drawn to its vibrant culture, warm people, and unique character. However, recent developments regarding jet fuel availability and energy supply have created significant changes that anyone considering travel to Cuba needs to…
Cuba is still one of the most rewarding destinations in the Caribbean—culturally rich, safe to travel with the right preparation, and full of warm human moments you don’t find anywhere else. But if there’s one thing that can create stress for travelers, it’s money…
Cuba remains one of the Caribbean’s most unique travel destinations, celebrated for its rich culture, vibrant cities, history and welcoming people. At the same time, visitors planning a trip to the island should be aware of several important developments that are shaping daily life…
December marks one of the most atmospheric and meaningful periods to experience Cuba. While much of the world embraces winter, the island presents a warm, vibrant environment shaped by cultural heritage, community celebrations and a unique blend of religious and secular traditions. For travellers…
