Attractions & Excursions

Diving stands out in Cuba's wetland tourism product

Prensa Latina

Blessed by nature, this Cuban region, home to the best preserved wetland in the insular Caribbean, is an excellent place to practice ecotourism advancing today in the recreational option of scuba diving.

Cuban Art Factory among world’s 100 best music and art places

By Rose Ross

Established in 2014, the Cuban Art Factory (FAC) has hosted the best in art, crafts and music in the country and in other nations that have participated in exchanges and cultural events.

Causeway Caibarién-Key Santa María: bathed by Northern Caribbean Sea

By Rose Ross

The causeway that unites the town of Caibarién with Key Santa María, both part of Villa Clara province, is the largest of its kind in Cuba and the world.

CUBAN BEACHES, foam, magic and color

By Alberto Celaya / Photos: Publicitur

Cuba has perfect consistency in its over 200 beaches, among which the very renowned Varadero stands out, but there are many other resorts that attract attention. There are also those to the east of the capital, a series of sandy extensions, like Santa María del Mar, close to the city, allowing for a quick dip, or a longer Sunday stay.

Varadero a paradise converted into reality

By Mercy Ramos, Photos: Publicitur

Varadero, one of the most famous beaches in the Caribbean and the world, aspires to become the best on the planet in the coming year, as its natural conditions: a length of 23 kilometers, with sandy areas of 22 meters width on average and dune height of one meter on average, deserve achieving such recognition.

Havana a real marvelous story

BY MERCY RAMOS, PHOTOS: FERVAL

Arriving in Havana is always a big deal, both for those who visit it for the first time and for those who already know it or for the Cubans themselves, as its happy, kind and friendly atmosphere welcomes everyone who arrives.

Capitol of Havana, undisputed tourist attraction

Text Roberto F. Campos / Photos: Roberto Campos and Ferval

One of the most interesting tours in Havana is a visit to the Capitol of Havana, which, while still undergoing renovation, already hosts many pilgrims from all over the planet. A site built to house the Cuban Parliament (National Assembly of the Popular Power), it is of incomparable beauty and has a history that all should get to know.

Visitors and Havana’s Rum Museum

Text and Photos by Roberto F. Campos

Havana is currently showcasing its defining features, as it will celebrate 500 years since its founding on November 16. Hence, all those who have visited or plan to visit the capital this year come looking for cultural and traditional elements such as Cuban rum.

The Morro Cabaña Park, The Story of the Havana’s Gates

By Mercy Ramos, Photos: Publicitur

Dilapidated, elegant and impressive, the fortresses of the Morro and the Cabana rise up in the very entrance of the bay of the Cuban capital to welcome all navigators arriving at the city that is close to reaching half a millennium since its foundation, brimming with history and tradition.

HAVANA & ITS COLUMNS OF LIGHT

By Grethel Morales, Photos: Emilio Herrera

Many books have been inspired by Havana, and not just because of its warm atmosphere or its seafront. Its architecture, which ranges in style from neoclassical to eclectic, stands out particularly because of its unique columns.

Cienfuegos, An Ideal Place for Diving in Cuba

By Francisco Menéndez, Photos: Publicitur and Francisco Menéndez

The Faro Luna International Diving Center - located in Cuba’s southerncentral province of Cienfuegos - is an ideal place for diving and snorkelling, and also the site of frequent underwater photography contests. Faro Luna director, Ernesto Manzanares, highlighted that in addition to fostering underwater adventures, the centre also takes part in international scientific collaboration projects on marine biology-related issues.

Living Statues of Havana

By Rachel Pereda

Havana is a city in movement: people rushing, street vendors and passers-by laughing and talking; the streets are always abuzz. Havana does not rest, it continues to be full of activity almost 500 years after its founding.

The Lions of Havana’s Prado

By Tino Manuel / Photos: Miguel Guzmán

For years tourists from around the world have been enchanted by the majestically powerful, poetically beautiful bronze lions that dutifully watch over Prado, Havana’s central promenade.

La Giraldilla Havana’s Emblem of Love

By Mercy Ramos

No visitor to the Cuban capital will fail to notice the beautiful bronze statuette standing at just over a metre tall, sitting on top of the Castillo de la Real Fuerza—the Royal Castle—in Old Havana, which became the symbol of the city already nearly five centuries ago.