There’s a particular sound you start to notice a few days into any trip across Cuba, and it has nothing to do with a concert ticket. It’s the scrape of a chair being dragged onto a sidewalk in the late afternoon. Somebody’s cousin shows…
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…
Most people who visit Havana spend their entire trip in one square kilometer. They walk the Malecón at sunset, photograph a 1955 Chevrolet on Obispo Street, eat at a paladar someone recommended online, and leave thinking they’ve seen the city. They haven’t. Knowing Havana’s…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
