Tourist Attractions in Cuba

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Cuba

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About Cuba

Hot tropical Cuba is one of the best places for a beach holiday. The Caribbean coast pleases tourists with turquoise colour of transparent water, snow-white sand and sincere hospitality of the locals. The resorts of Havana, Varadero and Villa Clara open the doors of comfortable hotels and always offer quality service.

People go to colourful Cuba for the passionate rhythms of salsa and rumba, for the constant atmosphere of festivity that reigns in the streets painted in bright colours. The spirit of freedom, almost unconditional adoration of the national hero Che Guevara, vintage cars on the streets and constant siesta make this country unique and not similar to others. In Cuba, tourists will find a celebration of life, dancing, spicy cuisine and a smooth Caribbean tan.

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Top-25 Tourist Attractions in Cuba

National Capitol of Cuba

 4.7/5

2965 reviews

The former parliament building, built in 1929. Deputies sat in it for 30 years until the victory of the Cuban Revolution, after which the Capitol was converted into a conference room and offices for some ministries. The structure is built in a pompous and solemn style and is reminiscent of St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican and the American Capitol in Washington. The project was designed by architect Eugenio Piedra.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Museo de la Revolución

 4.3/5

37 reviews

Cuba’s main museum, housed in the former presidential palace. After the fall of the Batista regime, many elements of the luxurious interior furnishings (such as Tiffany jewellery fixtures) were removed, but the original furniture and decorations remain. The museum has 30 halls and 9000 exhibits telling the history of Cuba since the XV century. The main emphasis, of course, is on the period of the Cuban Revolution.

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Grand Theater of Havana

 4.7/5

573 reviews

The theatre building is a wonderful example of the colonial baroque style. The construction was carried out by Belgian architect Paul Belau in 1915, or rather he reconstructed the old theatre building of 1838. The stage was named after the Bolshoi Theatre of Moscow in 1985 at the suggestion of ballet prima Alicia Alonso. You can get inside not only for a concert, but also with a special excursion.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 8:30 – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 – 10:00 PM
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

 4.5/5

503 reviews

Cuba’s largest art museum, one of the most visited cultural sites in Havana. The exposition has existed since 1913, but only in 1954 a separate building was built for it. The museum’s rich collection includes works by Latin American and European artists of the XVIII-XXI centuries, as well as exhibits from earlier periods. Many works of contemporary art are also exhibited.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

La Catedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada de La Habana

 4.7/5

503 reviews

The main Catholic cathedral of the country, built in a rather original style. The architects departed from traditional European canons and added some local flavour. The cathedral has asymmetrical towers, coral was added to the usual stone for masonry walls, and the facade lines were smoothed. The remains of Christopher Columbus were kept in the cathedral for almost 100 years, but then they were sent to Spain.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Finca Vigía

 4.5/5

574 reviews

The world-famous writer spent the last years of his life in Cuba. At the insistence of his last wife, he bought an estate near his favourite bars. The house was turned into a museum in 1962. Everything remains exactly as it was during the writer’s lifetime. Almost all the available space is taken up by books in dozens of world languages, with bookshelves reaching the ceiling. Together with the Hemingway couple lived their numerous pets.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Museo del Ron Havana Club

 4.3/5

853 reviews

A bar-museum, where visitors will be introduced to the history of the famous drink, the technology of its production and offered to taste several varieties. “Havana Club” is the most visited Cuban museum, the number of tourists per year reaches one million people. On weekends, dances to the accompaniment of an orchestra are organised in the institution, and there is an atmosphere of endless festivity around.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Para Toda Cuba Boulevard

 4.6/5

21 reviews

One of Havana’s central streets, stretching from Central Park to the seafront. The boulevard appeared at the end of the XVIII century, was completely reconstructed and renewed in 1929. Along the edges of the street lined with mansions in colonial style, in the architecture of houses clearly felt the influence of Spain. Walking along the Prado, with some assumptions, you can imagine that you are somewhere in Madrid or Seville.

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Malecón

 4.8/5

21 reviews

Havana’s main promenade, a favourite with locals and tourists. It stretches from the San Salvador de la Punta fortress to the new residential areas. Here you can learn a lot about the original Cuban culture, drink flavoured coffee or strong rum, dance salsa right on the pavement. Older Cubans like to fish on the promenade, while young people enjoy sunsets and dates.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Plaza de Armas

 4.6/5

1612 reviews

Havana’s main square, where cultural and governmental institutions are centred. It was designed so that in the event of an uprising or armed conflict, the square could quickly distribute weapons (hence the name – “armas” means “armament” in Spanish). The place is the heart of Old Havana, with a monument in honour of the revolutionary Carlos Manuel Céspedes in the centre.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Plaza de la Revolucion

 0/5

The large square in Cuba’s capital, where Fidel Castro often gave hours-long speeches and held rallies of thousands. A tall tower with an observation deck stands in the centre, flanked by graphic portraits of Che Guevara and Fidel Castro. Behind the observation tower is the imposing Palace of the Revolution. Because of its size, the area around the square looks a little deserted.

José Martí Memorial

 4.6/5

488 reviews

It was erected in the Plaza de la Revolución in 1996. José Martí was a poet, a revolutionary and a highly revered figure in society. Inside the monument is a repository of documents, engravings and other relics about the life and work of the public figure. The statue is located in front of the observation tower in the middle of the square. The Havana José Martí Memorial is one of the many monuments to the poet in the country.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Che Guevara Mausoleum

 4.5/5

2300 reviews

The tomb of the great revolutionary Che Guevara, still loved by all Cubans. The place for the mausoleum was not chosen by chance – in the city of Santa Clara there was a decisive battle of the Cuban Revolution, where the commander won the victory. The building was built by Cuban volunteers in 1988. The ashes of Che Guevara and his companions, transported from Bolivia, were buried here only in 1997.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Castillo De Los Tres Reyes Del Morro

 4.6/5

2101 reviews

Both forts rise above the peninsula on Havana’s western shore and guard the passage to the bay. The forts are part of the Morro Cabaña Historical Park. El Morro was built by the Spanish in the 16th-17th century to protect their newly acquired possessions, La Cabaña came into being in the 18th century. The structure served as a garrison, warehouse and prison at different periods. The walls are illuminated in the evenings.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Havana Castle of the Royal Force

 4.5/5

360 reviews

The fort is one of the oldest in Latin America and was originally used as a defence against pirate attacks. The fort was built in the middle of the 16th century, and over the next two centuries it was repeatedly rebuilt and fortified. When in the XIX century the defensive functions lost their importance, the building was used as an archive, then it housed a library and a ceramics museum. In the 2000s, a maritime museum was established in the fortress.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Castillo del Morro

 4.6/5

428 reviews

A 17th century defensive structure built to protect the city of Santiago de Cuba. The construction work lasted more than 40 years. The fortress was needed to protect the city from English pirates who were constantly attacking Cuban harbours. In the first half of the XX century the building was in disrepair, but then it was restored and was included in the UNESCO lists. The castle now houses a museum of the history of piracy.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Alejandro of Humboldt National Park

 4.5/5

59 reviews

An area in the North-East of Cuba with a unique tropical ecosystem. In 2001, UNESCO included the park in its protected lists. The area is named in honour of a German explorer who visited the island in the early 19th century. Tourism on the territory of the reserve began to develop relatively recently, after the lands were declared a conservation area. Now the park can be visited as part of an excursion.

Open time

Monday: 2:15 – 2:30 AM
Tuesday: 2:15 – 2:30 AM
Wednesday: 2:15 – 2:30 AM
Thursday: 2:15 – 2:30 AM
Friday: 2:15 – 2:30 AM
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: 2:15 – 2:30 AM

Baconao Santiago de cuba, Cuba National Park

 3.7/5

6 reviews

Protected natural area near the city of Santiago de Cuba. The park is known for its valley, where 200 life-size sculptures of dinosaurs and mammoths are installed. In the reserve there is an aquarium with a tunnel, from where it is interesting to observe the inhabitants of the Caribbean Sea. Tourists will also be interested in the museum of old cars. In the coastal area of Baconao there are hotels and beaches, but they are considered not the best in Cuba.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Cuevas de Bellamar

 4.5/5

300 reviews

The cave is located a few dozen kilometres from the resort of Varadero. Its visit is included in many excursions called “jeep safaris”. The cave was discovered in the middle of the XIX century by local shepherds who were looking for lost cattle. It is estimated to be about 40,000 years old. Tourists can only go 300 metres deep into the cave, the remaining levels are closed to visitors.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Viñales Valley

 4.8/5

509 reviews

National park in the valley of the Sierra de los Organos mountain range. The reserve is protected by UNESCO. The territory consists of flat karst formations, flat hills (locals nicknamed them “elephants’ backs”), underground rivers, caves and waterfalls. In ancient times, this territory was inhabited by Indian tribes. The Viñales Valley has a botanical garden and the former slave camp of Palenque de los Cimarrones.

Open time

Monday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Cristóbal Colón Cemetery

 4.5/5

261 reviews

The Christopher Columbus Cemetery in Havana, where Cuban cultural and social figures who played an important role in the life of the country are buried. On a huge territory there are thousands of graves, many decorated with beautiful marble monuments. There are chapels, statues, mausoleums scattered everywhere, the graves are enclosed with shaped fences. The cemetery can be considered a cultural monument in its own right.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Puente de Bacunayagua

 4.7/5

511 reviews

An engineering structure built in the mid-20th century to shorten the route from Havana to Matanzas. The construction lasted only two years. The bridge is supported by 41 columns more than 100 metres high, the total length of the structure is more than 300 metres. Nearby there is an observation deck with a view of the Yumuri River valley. Here you can have lunch and listen to Cuban national music.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Xanadu Mansion (Dupont House)

 4.5/5

233 reviews

A mansion formerly owned by an American millionaire. Located on the Icacos Peninsula. Before the victory of the Cuban Revolution, rich foreigners settled in this area and built luxury villas. After 1959, the land and the houses were nationalised. Since then, the Dupont Villa has been home to the Las Americas restaurant, and the mansion itself can be entered for a fee with a guided tour.

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Tropicana Club

 4.4/5

437 reviews

Cuba’s main dance show since 1939, and the main entertainment centre where every tourist wants to go. It is located on the grounds of Villa Mina. Colourful concerts, costumed performances and productions are staged here. Tropicana” collective is more than 200 dancers, singers and musicians. During the performance, guests are offered national cuisine, Cuban rum and various cocktails.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Varadero

 0/5

A popular resort with many excellent hotels, trendy clubs and restaurants with quality cuisine. The tourist infrastructure has been developing since the 30s of the XX century. Varadero beaches are a realm of white sand and azure sea, a triumph of exotic nature. Repeatedly the coastline of the resort has been recognised as the best in the world. Varadero is a popular holiday destination for American and European travellers.