The 16 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 7 guides that rank for "best places to visit in cuba"
Named by 7 of 71. HavanaCubaMost flights land in Havana, so most visitors start their trip there.Old Havana is a UNESCO World Heritage site with colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and historic squares.
Named by 6 of 72. ViñalesPinar del Río, CubaLimestone karst formations called mogotes surround tobacco fields, good for hiking, horseback riding and cycling.Described as the center of Cuban tobacco farming, where you can see how cigars are made.
Named by 5 of 73. TrinidadCubaA well preserved colonial town where the center is closed to motor vehicles.Salsa is danced every evening on the steps by the Casa de la Musica.
Named by 4 of 7
4. Bay of Pigs (Playa Larga)
Matanzas, Cuba
Known for some of Cuba's best diving and snorkeling.
Playa Larga is a gateway to Cienaga de Zapata National Park, with flamingos and herons.
Named by 4 of 75. CienfuegosCubaOften called the Pearl of the South, known for French-inspired 19th-century architecture.Works as a base for day trips to the Bay of Pigs and the El Nicho waterfalls.
Named by 3 of 76. VaraderoCubaA 20 km strip of white sand lined with all-inclusive resorts.About a 2.5-hour drive from Havana; busy and tourist-heavy.
Named by 2 of 77. SoroaPinar del Río, CubaA mountain resort area west of Havana with an orchid garden and a waterfall.Roughly a 50-mile drive west of Havana.
Named by 2 of 78. Santiago de CubaCubaSecond to Havana in size, known for culture and carnival.Live music at Casa de la Trova near the cathedral.
Named by 2 of 79. BaracoaCubaFounded in 1511, it is the oldest city in Cuba.The country's most remote city, near the eastern tip, with waterfalls and a hike up El Yunque.
Named by 2 of 710. MatanzasCubaCalled the Athens of Cuba, with a history in music and poetry.Has live rumba and classical concerts.
11. Santa ClaraCubaSite of the final battle of the Cuban revolution, with a Che Guevara mausoleum.
12. Las TerrazasArtemisa, CubaA UNESCO Biosphere reserve with over 70 bird and 800 plant species.
13. Pinar del RíoCubaA provincial capital in mountains and fields of tobacco and sugarcane.
14. Península de GuanahacabibesCubaQuiet beaches with little tourist infrastructure and good diving.
15. Cayo Largo del SurCubaA small resort island off the southern coast.
16. Jardines de la ReinaCubaAn offshore archipelago for diving, reachable only by pre-booked liveaboard boat.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name November to April as the best time to visit Cuba.
Named by 7 of 71. HavanaMost flights land in Havana, so most visitors start their trip there.Old Havana is a UNESCO World Heritage site with colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and historic squares.
Named by 6 of 72. ViñalesLimestone karst formations called mogotes surround tobacco fields, good for hiking, horseback riding and cycling.Described as the center of Cuban tobacco farming, where you can see how cigars are made.
Named by 5 of 73. TrinidadA well preserved colonial town where the center is closed to motor vehicles.Salsa is danced every evening on the steps by the Casa de la Musica.
