Custom Travel Itineraries For Cuba

Travel to Havana Cuba

Even the sound of the word Havana has an alluring ring to it.
Located just south of the Tropic of Cancer on Cuba’s northern coast, Havana Cuba, the island’s capital city is a place of mystique and paradox. One of the oldest continuous capitals in the Americas, Havana’s 500-plus year history spans from the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration through a 150 years struggle for independence from colonialism, to the glamor, exploitation, and excess of Meyer Lansky’s casino era, through Castro’s revolution and Cold War gamesmanship. to today’s fascinating city on the brink. On the brink of what? We’ll show you Havana’s history, arts, cuisine, and culture, and let you decide.

Visit Trinidad Cuba: 500 year-old UNESCO World Heritage City

The 500 year-old Spanish colonial city of Trinidad Cuba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site perched at the base of the seaward slope of the Sierra Escambray mountains on Cuba’s southern coast, is one of the best destinations in Cuba. Trinidad is located near the middle of the island in Sancti Spiritus province, about 75 minutes by car east of Cienfuegos, or about five hours drive time from Havana. The historic core of Trinidad is paved with river-stone streets, and is filled with open-air paladares offering some of the best food in Cuba. At night Trinidad Cuba comes alive with live music and dancing under the stars.

Tour Vinales Cuba: Home of the World’s Best Tobacco

Located 3 hours by car southwest of Havana is the Valle de Viñales in Pinar del Rio Province. This verdant green valley with striking red soil is a popular rural side trip. For tobacco aficionados, this 130 square kilometers of the Valle de Viñales in Pinar del Rio Province is a kind of holy land where what have been traditionally regarded as the world’s best cigars are born. The tropical landscape is ranked by many as one of Cuba’s most beautiful vistas where the unique mogotes, unique flat-topped shear walled rock mounts interrupt the valley floor. Cosmopolitours Tobacco Plantation Experience, for those interested either in agriculture or tobacco (or both) is so far off-the-beaten-track that the only way to get there is by horseback, or even ox-cart.

Visit Cienfuegos Cuba: Cuba’s Pearl of The South

Cienfuegos Cuba is one of Cuba’s most popular destinations. The seaside city is set on a beautiful bay on Cuba’s southern coast 4.5 hours’ drive from Havana. Cienfuegos was an important port for the sugar trade in the 19th century, especially after a African slave rebellion in Haiti sent sugar barons of French ancestry fleeing to Cuba where they re-established themselves and Cienfuegos became essentially a French-style city. In the first half of the 20th century, Cienfuegos Cuba became a popular yachting destination as the beauty of its former yacht club, still attests. With the advent of Cruise ship tourism to Cienfuegos, the small city is occasionally over-run, but because Cosmopolitours Experiences are exclusive for our clients, you’ll never feel overwhelmed by tourists even when the big ships are in port.

Travel to Santiago de Cuba: Historic City of Afro-Cuban Culture

Perched on the southeastern coast of the island, Santiago de Cuba, boasts a storied past, evident in its colonial architecture and museums that unveil the country’s fascinating history. Discover the iconic Castillo del Morro, a majestic fortress guarding the entrance to the bay, and delve into the legacy of heroes at the Moncada Barracks. Immerse yourself in the rhythmic beats of traditional Afro-Cuban music that resonate through the streets, capturing the essence of the island’s soul. Witness the passionate performances of local dancers and indulge in the tantalizing flavors of authentic Cuban cuisine.

Check-out these and many more of Cuba’s best places to visit on a custom Cuba Travel Itinerary personalized just for you by Cosmopolitours.