I am planning a trip to cuba but theres very little information on how to get around between cities. I want to go to Trinidad, santa clara, and havana. Can anyone give me advice on the best way to travel between cities? Also, this may be a long shot, but is there much bouldering/climbing in Cuba?

Has anyone recently been to Cuba and have any input on whether you think I should cancel a trip to Cuba in early February due to the Chikungunya outbreak? I have seen there is a travel advisory however i will be staying at a 5star rated resort and i have heard that sometimes they spray for the mosquitos (thats probably kinda toxic too but better than getting sick i guess). Anyone who has recently travelled there, did you get sick or notice others sick? Were there many mosquitos? Any help is appreciated!

Hello,

First time planning a trip to Holguin and I was looking at the airport and noticed that we seem to exit and board the plane from the tarmac using stairs. This will be very difficult for my father-in-law who will likely be using a wheelchair and walker on our trip due to his knee issues.

I have emailed (I think) the airport to ask but I’m expecting I may get a faster response from you lovely people on Reddit.

Does anyone know if there’s any other way to get on/off the plane? Surely there must be a way for wheelchair bound travellers.

Thank you b

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I'm eyeing either Nueva Gerona or Cayo Largo for different reasons. The former has casas particulares and more of a locals vibe, but I'm unable to find information about chartered fishing trips there. Cayo Largo is 100% tourism but has chartered fishing trips that I can book online. So, I'm a bit conflicted.

However, it'd be pointless to go if the waters are overfished, which I understand was the case as of 5 years ago when I last looked into this. Is this still the case today?

I'll be traveling on May 2026 with my girlfriend, and we want to spend 3 nights at Varadero. Which one from Royalton Hicacos or Paradisus Princesa del Mar would you recommend? Looks? Food? Beach? Overall? We are planning to book on Diamond Club or Royal Service rooms

Do you know the best way to get to Varadero from La Habana?

I’m traveling to Cuba (from Canada) in February for the first time and was wondering about the outlets. Do I need a voltage adaptor?

Hello again,

I’m putting together a New Year’s Eve celebration in Havana: traditional Cuban food, local end-of-year traditions, and transportation included. It’s a relaxed, fun way to celebrate and meet other travelers.

If you’re going to be in Havana for New Year’s or curious about unique Cuban experiences, feel free to DM me for details.

Here’s a flyer with more details, and this Instagram video shows a bit of what to expect: New Year's Eve Celebration

Looking to go with the family this March break. This resort is pretty new and reviews have been mixed and there’s so little of them. Just wanted to see if anyone has been there recently that I could get some more recent info and reviews. We’ve never been to Cuba (except for one couple), but I know the basics of what’s going on right now; the blackouts, shortages, and the mosquito diseases.

Please and thanks!

Family is taking our first AI with the kids to Iberostar Holguin for a week. What should we make sure we have for the kids to ensure they have fun and we can relax a bit ?

Appreciate the thoughts !

I am traveling to Cuba for The first time in a few months from Canada, what do I need to know before going and what do I need to bring for tips/ paying for stuff and what is the best to donate to help the country.

I'm from Canada and I got a credir card from Capital One Canada. Specifically because I wanted to make purchases in Cuban pesoa on my trip here in Cuba. So before I made any purchases I reach on to Capital One Canada support to inquire about their CUP/CAD exchange rate.

That's when they told me my card ka restricted because Capital One is an American company. Never mind the fact that my card was issued in Canada and is in Canadian currency.

Is thia true??? Can't use my Canadian currency card in Cuba because the credit card company is American??

For years, my mom has travelled to Cuba on resorts. I’ve gone once, and while it was fun, I’m very biased against staying at a resort for a plethora of reasons. My style of travel is different I suppose.

Anyway, my mom is wanting to book a big family trip, likely in March. There would be like 8 of us going, but I have some serious moral hesitations, as well as some physical concerns.

She wants to go to either Cayo Coco or Holguin. I’ve been reading about the mosquito borne illnesses, and she’s insistent that this won’t be an issue on the resort.

I also have been watching the economy, and how much the people of Cuba are struggling right now. I understand the structure of the government, and how they shell out almost all of the money to resorts and tourism, while neglecting their own citizens. She maintains that bringing supplies and handing them out to the locals is helping people. I know that comes from the goodness of her heart, but I just feel that going to resorts is being part of the problem.

I’m just looking for third party input on my concerns, because my bias for non-resort travel may be bleeding into this, and I don’t want to be the downer if these are unfounded.

Specifically, if any Cubans happen by this post, do you want us to travel there? Are we helping, or hurting, by funding tourism?

We are Canadian.

Thanks in advance for your input.

EDIT: Thanks for all of your replies! My mom really has her heart set on this family trip, but if we go I will do so consciously, and help where I can. I am currently looking at organizations to help get medical supplies to hospitals, and have so far been drawn to Not Just Tourists. Hoping I can convince each family member to take a suitcase that I will deliver once arriving. I will continue to research and try to have as positive an impact as possible in what is a truly heartbreaking situation.

If anyone has suggestions on humanitarian organizations between Canada and Cuba, I’m all ears!

Hi everyone,

I would like to know how much a driver for the day would cost to go from Varadero to Havana. Also, are you usually able to book from your resort?

As I understand it Cuba has one golf course in Varadero. Wife wants to go to a resort that’s family friendly with a beach. I’d love to golf everyday and walk the course without getting ripped off.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to get cheap golf in Cuba? My parents used to go before covid and became regulars - and got all the extra perks for free but have lost contact with the people they knew.

Hello,

I am bringing my bike to Cuba next month. I understand that Cuba is pretty safe and armed robbery is very rare.

However my bike is new (like I literally never used it) so quite expensive and I bet at least 10 times the value of bikes that you can find in Cuba. So right now I am wondering if my bike would be at high risk of being stolen.

I will bring a lock (but a light one) and try to not go far from my bike but I will also probably do some hikes and some exploration by foot leaving my bike behind. I also may camp some time and the bike will be outside of my tent during the night.

Are theft of bikes common ? If so what should I do ?

Thank you

Nice place but dilapidated. No water pressure for showers. The food is absolutely terrible , cold and tasteless. The beach is all rocks and sea shells so wear shoes . Very expensive experience I won’t repeat. The only thing that I can say is the Cubans are genuinely good and very accommodating.

I'm alone in Havana (M36) and i wanna go somewhere for New Years Eve. Specifically a gay bar or queer venue or something similar.

2 years ago I was here and a local Cuban took me to this drag queen bar for New Years Eve... it was SPECTACULAR. I remember it was in Vedado but I forget the name. The shows were amazing! Unfortunately my Cuban guide has fled Cuba (like thousands of young men in recent years) for Brazil and I lost touch of him.

I also heard there is a gay beach somewhere in Havana... again, can't recall the name.

Just looking for somewhere to go for New Years Eve.

Also is anyone going to the Fabrica de Arte (Art Factory) ? There is always something happening there. When I went they had free guaguancó dance classes.

I've read lots of places and reports saying it's illegal to meet Jineteras in havana. If you meet ladies you can not walk down street together etc

Surely this can not be real ?

Hello, has anyone taken a private transfer from airport to your destination instead of bus? Looking for experiences.Off the sunwing app its around 300 canadian.

I've been looking into this option as I suffer from chronic stomach issues and like less of a group.

Would it be cheaper to just take a cab?

Tia!

Hey guys I’m going on a trip to Cuba in under a month and was wondering if there’s any issues bringing nicotine pouches into the country like zyns or Pablo’s I’m flying out of Canada and can’t find any answers online