Colorful artsy walls with a dash of the historic element are what may fascinate travelers to visit Cuba at least once in a lifetime. This country is a diverse country full of surprises that allures and attracts tourists towards its magical side.
Let’s find out the top things to do in Cuba in brief quickly to get a clear idea on the things that shouldn’t be skipped:
El Malecón - for Cubans, this 5-mile-long boulevard is the heart and soul of the city. This place is best known as a meeting point, so those who want to catch up with friends or have an official meeting could consider it is a meeting point. It sits on the verge of Old Havana and treats Vedado as its vicinity. The best thing about visiting this place is that it is free to visit and has easy access to restaurants and shops.
Old Havana (Habana Vieja) - skipping Old Havana from Cuba vacation is tantamount to making a crime. Thanks to palatial and stylish centuries-old architecture, this place was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site. While strolling through the place, a lot of neoclassical and baroque architectural styles will be encountered.
Plaza Vieja - in the vicinity of Old Havana, Plaza Vieja is a beautiful place that is ideal for sightseeing. This cobblestone-lined plaza is one of the seven Consejos Populares of the municipality of Old Havana that stands out as architecturally diverse. The colonial mansions are sheer opulence of elegance that sits next to Baroque palaces and art buildings.
Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolución) - one of the best places to know about the history of the country. The symbolic museum is located in the Old Havana that showcases the life and times before the revolution. This museum is set in the former Presidential Palace which is now best known as the main source to provide post-revolutionary Cuban history.
Museum of Fine Arts (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana) - the Museum of Fine Arts exhibits a vast collection of Cuban artwork that is divided into two buildings. The Cuban Arts are displayed in the Palacio de Bellas Artes, whereas, another building is dedicated to Universal Arts that are showcased in the Palacio del Centro Asturiano (Palace of the Asturian Center).
Havana, Cuba is a place for travelers who seek for endless options for having a good time there.
Time really matters and plays quite a role in planning a vacation abroad. When planning a vacation to Cuba, ensure you have all the relevant information about the place and the timing around when to visit the best place. In general, this country has a semi-tropical climate with diverse climate conditions. With months, this country is divided into four seasons, however, only two seasons are prominent and probably the promising ones to travel around the country.
The best time to travel according to seasons are as follows:
Dry Season - December to May
Rainy Season - June to October
August to October is the period in which the visitors can experience hurricanes. It is the time of the year when unpredictable weather hits upon the people of Cuba and makes it a low season. This is not the right season to visit Cuba but still, people don’t mind visiting the country.
Here is a brief explanation of climate month-by-month, so if you are soon planning to visit Cuba, do consider the climate conditions in Cuba:
Month-By-Month Guide For Traveling Cuba
November-April
Let’s start with the time from November to April, in which the weather is sunny and this duration of time is considered a dry season. This is the best time to visit Cuba as the climate is pleasant and the best time to explore the country on sunny days. Most of the tourists visit Cuba during the dry season to be part of the much-awaited festivals of the year. Havana’s Jazz Festival, Festival de la Trova Longina, International Cuban Dance Festival, International Cuban Dance Festival, and Havana World Music Festival are the big festivals of the year that are celebrated in the best way. Therefore, it is suggested to make advance-booking to enjoy all these big festivals in Cuba.
The Big Event(s): Havana’s Jazz Festival, Festival de la Trova Longina, Havana International Book Fair, International Electroacoustic Music Festival, International Cuban Dance Festival.
May to July
This is the official start of the wet season in Cuba, which means the beginning of heavy rainfall. However, the heaviest rains don’t usually arrive until late July or early August. So, rains are not a threat to tourists during this time period but the main change comes when there is an increase in the temperatures in Havana and Santiago. These are the only places in Cuba where one can experience the increased temperature, else, most of the places are having the same temperature.
The Big Event(s): Romerías de Mayo, Festival Internacional de Poesía, Festival Internacional Boleros de Oro, Trinidad Carnival (Fiestas San Juaneras).
August to October
This season is considered as the wet season in Cuba as consecutive days of torrential rainfall is noticed during this period of time. These three months are marked as the months for heavy rainfall but there is no high risk of hurricanes or tropical storms. Humidity is at its par but some cozy days are also noticed during this period of time where tourists can get a sigh of relief. Despite having heavy rainfall and humidity, Cuba still manages to get tourism during this season and moreover, it becomes difficult to get a hotel room near this time of the year.
The Big Event(s): Havana Carnival, Matamoros Son Festival, Havana Theatre Festival.
Our holiday packages offer an estimation of the prices required to spend on the desired packages. These packages are not fixed and can change over time. So, let’s find out the best holiday packages for Cuba vacation while on the journey of exploring every corner of the Caribbean town.
Destinations: Havana, Old Havana, and Varadero
Minimum Price: $327*
Maximum Price: $457*
Vacation Duration: 1-2 Days
Activities on the Trip: Exploring the colonial buildings, churches, artwork, history, culture. In adventure activities, snorkeling, kayaking, diving, and swimming are the main activities to do in the city.
Key Highlights of the Vacation: Havana, and Varadero.
Hotel Type: 4-5 star
Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash
Destinations: Havana, Old Havana, Santa Clara.
Minimum Price: $470*
Maximum Price: $519*
Vacation Duration: 3 Days
Activities on the Trip: Sightseeing tours, culture and history, heritage, walking tours, vintage cars, dance and music, colonial buildings, baroque, neoclassical buildings, scuba-diving, swimming, kayaking, cruising, snorkeling, and many more.
Key Highlights of the Vacation: Havana, and Santa Clara.
Hotel Type: 4-5 star
Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash
Destinations: Varadero, Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Santa Clara.
Minimum Price: $643*
Maximum Price: $809*
Vacation Duration: 4 Days
Activities on the Trip: Snorkeling, Scuba diving, Surfing,Kayaking, Swimming, and several exciting activities. Apart from exploring the colonial buildings, neoclassical buildings, and riding the legendary cars.
Key Highlights of the Vacation: Santiago de Cuba, and Santa Clara.
Hotel Type: 4-5 star
Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash
Destinations: Santiago de Cuba, Santa Clara, Trinidad, Havana, Old Havana.
Minimum Price: $903*
Maximum Price: $1,089*
Vacation Duration: 5 Days
Activities on the Trip: Snorkeling, Scuba diving, Surfing,Kayaking, Swimming, and several exciting activities. Apart from exploring the colonial buildings, neoclassical buildings, and riding the legendary cars.
Key Highlights of the Vacation: Santa Clara, Trinidad, and Havana,
Hotel Type: 4-5 star
Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash
Destinations: Santa Clara, Trinidad, Havana, Cayo Santa Maria, Old Havana, Santiago de Cuba.
Minimum Price: $1,199*
Maximum Price: $1,299*
Vacation Duration: 6 Days
Activities on the Trip: Sightseeing tours, culture and history, heritage, walking tours, vintage cars, dance and music, colonial buildings, baroque, neoclassical buildings, scuba-diving, swimming, kayaking, cruising, snorkeling, and many more.
Key Highlights of the Vacation: Trinidad, Havana, and Cayo Santa Maria.
Hotel Type: 4-5 star
Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash
Destinations: Old Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Cayo Santa Maria, Havana, Trinidad, Varadero.
Minimum Price: $1,389*
Maximum Price: $1,497*
Vacation Duration: 7 Days
Activities on the Trip: Exploring the colonial buildings, churches, artwork, history, culture. In adventure activities, snorkeling, kayaking, diving, and swimming are the main activities to do in the city.
Key Highlights of the Vacation: Old Havana, and Santiago de Cuba.
Hotel Type: 4-5 star
Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash
Destinations: Trinidad, Havana, Cayo Santa Maria, Santa Clara, Camaguey, Varadero, Old Havana.
Minimum Price: $1,539*
Maximum Price: $1,699*
Vacation Duration: 8 Days
Activities on the Trip: Beach, museums, resorts, exploring the colonial buildings, churches, artwork, history, culture. In adventure activities, snorkeling, kayaking, diving, and swimming are the main activities to do in the city.
Key Highlights of the Vacation: Trinidad, and Havana.
Hotel Type: 4-5 star
Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash
Destinations: Trinidad, Havana, Cayo Santa Maria, Santa Clara, Camaguey, Varadero, Old Havana, Cayo Coco
Minimum Price: $1,819*
Maximum Price: $1,998*
Vacation Duration: 9 Days
Activities on the Trip: Exploring the colonial buildings, churches, artwork, history, culture. In adventure activities, snorkeling, kayaking, diving, and swimming are the main activities to do in the city.
Key Highlights of the Vacation: Cayo Santa Maria, and Santa Clara,
Hotel Type: 4-5 star
Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash
Destinations: Cayo Coco, Trinidad, Havana, Cayo Santa Maria, Santa Clara, Camaguey, Varadero, Havana,
Minimum Price: $2,189*
Maximum Price: $2,290*
Vacation Duration: 10 Days
Activities on the Trip: Sightseeing tours, culture and history, heritage, walking tours, vintage cars, dance and music, colonial buildings, baroque, neoclassical buildings, scuba-diving, swimming, kayaking, cruising, snorkeling, and many more.
Key Highlights of the Vacation: Havana, and Cayo Coco.
Hotel Type: 4-5 star
Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash
Destinations: Trinidad, Havana, Cayo Santa Maria, Santa Clara, Camaguey, Varadero, Havana, Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo.
Minimum Price: $2,489*
Maximum Price: $2,797*
Vacation Duration: 11 Days
Activities on the Trip: Beach, museums, resorts, exploring the colonial buildings, churches, artwork, history, culture. In adventure activities, snorkeling, kayaking, diving, and swimming are the main activities to do in the city.
Key Highlights of the Vacation: Trinidad, and Havana.
Hotel Type: 4-5 star
Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash
Destinations: Havana, Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo, Old Havana, Cayo Santa Maria, Santa Clara, Camaguey, Varadero, Santiago de Cuba.
Minimum Price: $2,989*
Maximum Price: $3,297*
Vacation Duration: 12 Days
Activities on the Trip: Exploring the colonial buildings, churches, artwork, history, culture. In adventure activities, snorkeling, kayaking, diving, and swimming are the main activities to do in the city.
Key Highlights of the Vacation: Camaguey, Varadero, and Santiago de Cuba.
Hotel Type: 4-5 star
Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash
Destinations: Cayo Santa Maria, Santa Clara, Camaguey, Varadero, Havana, Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Largo del Sur.
Minimum Price: $3,389*
Maximum Price: $3,597*
Vacation Duration: 13 Days
Activities on the Trip: Beach, museums, resorts, exploring the colonial buildings, churches, artwork, history, culture. In adventure activities, snorkeling, kayaking, diving, and swimming are the main activities to do in the city.
Key Highlights of the Vacation: Santiago de Cuba, and Camaguey.
Hotel Type: 4-5 star
Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash
Destinations: Cayo Santa Maria, Santa Clara, Camaguey, Varadero, Havana, Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo, Trinidad.
Minimum Price: $3,689*
Maximum Price: $3,897*
Vacation Duration: 14 Days
Activities on the Trip: Sightseeing tours, culture and history, heritage, walking tours, vintage cars, dance and music, colonial buildings, baroque, neoclassical buildings, scuba-diving, swimming, kayaking, cruising, snorkeling, and many more.
Key Highlights of the Vacation: Camaguey, and Varadero.
Hotel Type: 4-5 star
Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash
Destinations: Cayo Santa Maria, Santa Clara, Camaguey, Varadero, Havana, Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo.
Minimum Price: $4,099*
Maximum Price: $4,297*
Vacation Duration: 15 Days
Activities on the Trip: Surfing,Kayaking, Swimming, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Scuba-diving, walking on pristine white sand beaches, museums, resorts, exploring the colonial buildings, churches, artwork, history, culture.
Key Highlights of the Vacation: Cayo Santa Maria, and Santa Clara,
Hotel Type: 4-5 star
Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash
Destinations: Trinidad, Cayo Santa Maria, Santa Clara, Camaguey, Varadero, Havana, Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo.
Minimum Price: $4,489*
Maximum Price: $4,697*
Vacation Duration: 16 Days
Activities on the Trip: Walking on pristine white sand beaches, Surfing,Kayaking, Swimming, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Scuba-diving, museums, resorts, exploring the colonial buildings, churches, artwork, history, culture.
Key Highlights of the Vacation: Camaguey, and Varadero.
Hotel Type: 4-5 star
Payment mode: Debit/Credit Card, Cash
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The largest Caribbean island, Cuba drizzles with culture, history, and a fascinating mystery. Soothing live music flows through the cobbled squares in World Heritage-listed Old Town of Havana,