Cuba continues to welcome travelers with the same warmth, hospitality, and vibrant cultural life that make the island such a unique destination. While local health authorities have reported increased activity of mosquito-borne illnesses in some regions, travel to Cuba remains open and safe when…
Most travelers arrive in Cuba dreaming of classic cars, cigars, and salsa nights — yet just a few hours from Havana lies another world entirely. In Ciénaga de Zapata, nature rather than music sets the rhythm. Here, the air hums with bird calls, the…
Escape the crowds, embrace the authentic Cuba. The Secret Side of Cuba’s Coastline When people picture Cuba’s beaches, they often imagine the broad golden sands of Varadero or the postcard-perfect cays of the north. But beyond the well-known resort zones lies a coastline full…
An Update from Marysol Travel Following the passage of the climatic phenomenon Melissa, which has already moved away from Cuban territory, we would like to share a clear and up-to-date picture of the situation across the island. Cuba is a vast and diverse country,…
Havana’s walls tell stories — of identity, rhythm, and resilience. Join Marysol Travel’s urban art walks to explore the city’s vibrant murals, meet local artists, and uncover the heartbeat of Cuba’s creative soul, especially through the captivating Cuba Street Art. When you walk through…
Why this matters: Few writers shaped Cuba’s global mystique like Ernest Hemingway. He lived, wrote, fished, and drank here for decades—leaving behind places you can still step into today. This curated trail turns Havana and nearby Cojímar into a living museum of his life,…
At Marysol Travel, we believe that being on the ground, walking the properties, meeting local teams and tasting the experience ourselves is the only way to deliver truly exceptional programs. That is why we were honored to take part in Cuba’s largest FAM (familiarization)…
What’s Going On with Cuba’s Blackouts — And What Travellers Should Know About the Cuba Blackout: Recently, Cuba has experienced several nationwide blackouts—with the grid collapsing in multiple incidents over the past months. (Reuters) These are serious disruptions, but they aren’t a reason to…
A New Era in Cuban Travel with e-visa cuba From July 1, 2025, Cuba has introduced a mandatory electronic visa (e-Visa) for most travelers entering the country. The traditional paper-based Tourist Card is being phased out, although cards issued before June 30, 2025, remain…
Most travelers don’t realize how much of Cuba they’re missing. The island is often reduced to a string of clichés — vintage cars, cigars, salsa music — all viewed from the window of a climate-controlled bus. That’s not the Cuba Marysol Travel introduces you…
