Whether you are visiting family or seeing the island for the first time, a trip to Cuba takes more planning than most destinations in the Caribbean. This section collects our practical travel guides: paperwork and entry rules first, then where to go, where to stay and how to get around.
Before you fly, read our guide to the D’Viajeros entry form and the Cuba customs rules on what you can bring. US travelers should start with can US citizens travel to Cuba?, and Cubans can check our guides to the Cuban passport and visa-free countries for Cubans. Once that is sorted, compare Cayo Coco vs Cayo Santa María, browse the best hotels and learn how taxis in Cuba work.
Although lodging in rented houses, private houses, is usually quite frequent and recommendable, hotels continue to enjoy the preference of many travelers and tourists who visit the island of Cuba. Hotels are ideal for those who are looking for privacy, to be inserted in a populated or distant space, with beaches and unique natural attractions….