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Cuba

Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country in the Caribbean. It comprises the eponymous main island as well as 4,195 islands, islets, and cays.

Type Country

Why go

  • Country in the Caribbean.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park.
  • Served by Sancti Spiritus Airport (USS).

History

Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country in the Caribbean. It comprises the eponymous main island as well as 4,195 islands, islets, and cays. Situated at the convergence of the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean, Cuba is located east of the Yucatán Peninsula, south of both Florida and the Bahamas, west of Hispaniola, and north of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Cuba is the largest country in the Caribbean by area and the third-largest by population, after Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Culturally, Cuba is considered to be part of Latin America. Its capital and largest city is Havana.

Must-see attractions

Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park
La Bajada, Sandino, Pinar del Río Province
Outdoor

Airports

Alberto Delgado Airport (TND) 49 km to the centre
Trinidad, 07, CU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Sancti Spiritus Airport (USS) 11 km to the centre
Sancti Spiritus, 07, CU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Las Guasimas Airport 29 km to the centre
Heriberto Orellanes, 07, CU
Outdoor
San Pedro Airport 32 km to the centre
San Pedro, 07, CU
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Cuba
Cuba
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sancti Spiritus Airport (USS); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cuba. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.