Attractions & Excursions

The marine and Havana town of Cojímar

Irene Ferrer, photos: Tito

Seaside and Havana town of Cojimar, not too close to the capital city center, Cojímar stands out in the western Cuban geography for its memories and current attractions that, in short, are the same as always.

Sun and sea in the Havana district of Santa Fe

Irene Ferrer

The coastal town of Santa Fe, in western Havana, dates back to the 18 th century, one of the places where you can enjoy the sun and the sea without leaving the capital.

The Great Stone of Cuba

Ana Maria Silveira

The monumental Gran Piedra (Great Stone), with well-deserved capital letters for a huge rock that distinguishes the Santiago de Cuba region, constitutes one of the island's relevant destinations for nature-loving travelers from all over the world.

Horseback riding destinations in Cuba, from La Guabina

BY YAHUMILA HIDALGO CERUTO, PHOTOS: DANY HERNÁNDEZ HERNÁNDEZ

La Guabina farm, in the western province of Pinar del Río, is renowned for its beautiful cuban pinto horses, but this place is much more than a place for breeding horses, it is also an excellent option for nature tourism, part of the Equine Genetic Farms of the Flora and Fauna Business Group.

The marvelous charm of the water at the Guayabo waterfall

BY: ALEJANDRO RODRÍGUEZ RUÍZ, PHOTOS: PUBLICITUR

The strength and charm of water, with so many benefits brought to mankind, is one of the many attractions for visitors to visit the Guayabo waterfall, one of the highest in Cuba and one of its main natural tourist destinations.

The Museum of Tarecos, a curious place par excellence

BY CARY CHAVIANO / PHOTOS: JOSÉ (TITO) MERIÑO

If one talks about curious places, there is one in the Cuban capital that grabs the attention of those who visit it, either deliberately or coming across it by chance: the Garden of Endearment or the Museum of Tarecos, as it is known by the local residents.

THE WALLS OF HAVANA, witnesses to history

BY MERCY RAMOS / PHOTOS: JOSÉ (TITO) MERIÑO

Old Havana is one of the most visited places by foreign and Cuban tourists for holding so much history that, although well-known to many, most regular visitors are happy to hear tales of previous centuries repeatedly because there may always be some new information.

Cuban tourism advances in program to preserve health of clients and workers

Cubaplus

The Cuban tourism industry advances in the implementation of Tourism + Hygiene and Safety (T + HS) program to preserve the health of workers and clients, informed the sector’s minister, Juan Carlos García Granda.

US Carnival Company ready to restart cruises to Cuba

Prensa Latina

The Carnival Corporation announced to be prepared to readjust its cruises to Cuba, following the new rules that may arise with the change of the US government.

Layout of Havana: the city in miniature

By Rose Ross

The Model of Havana is a miniature reproduction of the city and one of the largest of its kind in the world. It has a total area of 144 square meters and consists of 39 boards 2 meters long by 10 meters wide.

The Boulevard, a valuable recreational center in Varadero beach

Cubaplus courtesy of Prensa Latina

After opening this resort on November 2, the Boulevard, with numerous food, commercial and cultural services, is opting to become the most important recreational center of this famous tourist destination.

Carapachibey lighthouse, guardian of the Cuban southern coast

By Petra Joaquina

The Carapachibey Lighthouse, located south of the Isle of Youth, is one of the highest in Latin America, over 60 meters high.

Havana’s Malecón: More than a place for a stroll

By Sandra Portilla

If you go from the Castillo de San Salvador de La Punta to the Castillo de la Chorrera, the beginning and end of the Malecón in Havana, you can find fishermen from the Punta itself.

Lake Hanabanilla, human creation for man

By Mercy Ramos

Located between the mountains of Manicaragua, a municipality in the central province of Villa Clara, Lake Hanabanilla is a mirror of water measuring 14.9 square kilometers and with a depth between 30 and 40 meters.

The street of wood, one of the jewels of Old Havana

BY MERCY RAMOS, PHOTOS: COURTESY OF ALEXIS RODRÍGUEZ

Old Havana is one of the most visited places in the Cuban capital, both by national and foreign tourists who vacation in the largest of the Antilles every year.