CubaPLUS Magazine

The FAM trip organized by the Cubanacan hotel group reached its fifth day today, with the beautiful city of Trinidad as the main focus. Early in the morning, the 95 guests on this trip, hailing from 15 countries across Latin America and Europe, began their tour of the historic center of this city, steeped in over five centuries of history. The Romantic Museum, the Church of the Holy Trinity, La Canchánchara bar, and the La Calesa, Ronda, and Mesón del Regidor hotels were visited during the morning, during which the participants learned about the history of these places, as well as the attractive offerings they have for tourists.

Representing the Cuban capital, the three winning teams from the Havana Club Cocktail Maestro semi-final will now compete for the coveted title in the finals this June. This is a prelude to both the regional contest in Colombia later this year and the global showdown in 2026. The victorious duos are comprised of Mario Luís Acosta and Alejandro Fleites, Felipe Manuel Manresa and José Luís Rubín, and the talented female bartending team of Gabriela Méndez and Natalie Valdés.

Cuba's Jardines del Rey resort destination, north of Ciego de Ávila, is set to host the International "Experience and Traditions" event, a celebration of the island's most iconic exports: rum, tobacco, and coffee.

The Cuba Semi-Final of the second edition of the Havana Club Cocktail Maestros global cocktail competition is taking place this Friday, May 25th, at the iconic Havana Club Rum Museum – home to major events for the renowned Cuban spirit.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel today visited the Pabexpo fairgrounds in Havana, on the occasion of the XVI International Health for All Fair, which concludes today.

Cuban tourism, one of the island's most vital economic sectors, will be the center of attention in Latin America and, indeed, worldwide when FITCuba 2025 opens its doors on the 30th of this month.

The launch this Wednesday of a FAM trip, organized by the Cubanacan hotel group under the banner "Motivos Cubanacan," marks a significant event for travel agency representatives and tour operators who sell this destination. They will gain even more compelling "reasons" to attract tourists who choose to vacation on the island.

The Cuban drug Jusvinza, initially developed to manage hyperinflammation and yielding positive outcomes in critically ill COVID-19 patients, is currently in Phase III clinical trials to evaluate its impact on other autoimmune diseases.

Cuba's Center for State Control of Medicines, Equipment and Medical Devices (Cecmed) is today a leading authority in Latin America and worldwide for its work in establishing regulatory frameworks and fostering international cooperation.

President Miguel Díaz-Canel inaugurated the 5th International Convention Cuba Salud 2025 in Havana today, bringing together 5,000 delegates from around 88 countries to address universal healthcare coverage. Organizers dedicated the event to Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, recognized as the key strategist behind Cuba's healthcare system.

The most significant event in Cuba's healthcare system begins this Monday at Havana's Convention Palace. Around three thousand doctors, scientists, and specialists from over 50 countries across five continents are expected to attend.

Cuban professor and researcher José Luís Perelló addressed this Friday the recovery of the tourism market in Latin America and the Caribbean, a topic that has appeared in recent travel industry meetings. He said in his usual Facebook post that this element appeared at WTM2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, at the Expo Center.

Cayo Santa María, in the north-central region of Cuba, is today one of the most visited tourist attractions in this archipelago. Cayo Santa María represents beauty and adventure. A landscape with adequate infrastructure and a cuisine that highlights traditional Creole recipes, while adhering to world-class health standards.

The Cuban Embassy in Belarus participated in the opening of the 20th edition of the Minsk International Health Fair, reported Cuban Ambassador to Belarus Santiago Pérez. Pérez held multiple meetings with representatives of the Belarusian pharmaceutical and medical sectors and appreciated the progress made in these areas.

Perhaps the legend of the Indian of Guaní, a river that flows through Caibarién, Villa Clara province, is not well-known. However, according to history, in aboriginal times it was very good for fishing due to the abundance of biajacas, guabinas, eels, and shrimp that inhabited its waters, which attracted many fishermen.

Premium cigar producers and experts are celebrating the 180th anniversary of the Partagás cigar brand, one of the most important in the global tobacco market. This Wednesday, and throughout the week, the quality of one of the oldest and most outstanding Cuban cigar brands will be appreciated, as Habanos S.A. Corporation presents the exclusive Cedros, also in commemoration of the Chinese New Year, according to a statement from the marketing company.

Founded eight years ago as a dancer's dream, the Allegro Dance Academy is now a beautiful project dedicated to preparing children between the ages of 5 and 10 who love dance and who can become professionals in this beautiful art form, based on body expression, usually accompanied by music.

The 30th International Meeting of Ballet Teaching Academies is being held in Cuba from this Friday through April 20, with over 300 participants from 30 schools and 12 countries. The official opening will be tomorrow, April 12, at 2:00 p.m. local time, and an artistic parade of participants will take place along Havana's Paseo del Prado, from the Alicia Alonso Grand Theater of Havana to the Fernando Alonso National Ballet School (ENB), the meeting venue.

With the official weigh-in today, everything is ready for the professional boxing program to take place tomorrow in Varadero, Matanzas, the first in Cuba with a woman in the ring. There will be five World Boxing Association (WBA) titles up for grabs, in addition to the semifinal for the WBA world title, which will feature two-time Olympic champion Julio César La Cruz and Montenegrin Dilan Prasovic in a 12-round bout.

The 20th edition of the ExpoCaribe International Fair, the island's second most important trade fair, will be held from June 23 to 27 at the Heredia Cultural Complex in Santiago de Cuba, with the presence of national and international exhibitors.