Cuba oferece ótimas opções para caminhadas em trilhas dentro das sua vasta rede de parques nacionais e áreas naturais protegidas. O fundador da Cuban Adventures, John Ahrens, apresenta suas três caminhadas favoritas.

Os cubanos são conhecidos por sua paixão por doces. Margarita vai te deixar com água na boca ao compartilhar com você seus 5 doces locais favoritos.

Cuba is a treasure trove of flora and fauna, many species of which are only found in Cuba. Here are five animals unique to this tropical island.

Read which rules and laws you need to know about traveling to Cuba via the US. The US visa waiver called the ESTA is not valid to enter the US if you have been to Cuba after Cuba was listed as a country that sponsors terrorism.

Learn how to deal with Cuba’s currency situation like a pro with these 5 tips to simplify spending money in Cuba.

Traveling from US to Cuba? Here is everything you need to prepare for your trip

Favourite treks in Cuba in order of best hike first. See what our tour company founder John Ahrens recommends as the best walks to do in Cuba including Pico Turquino

Your Cuba adventure checklist with things to know when going to Cuba—climate, clothing, where to stay & eat, documents needed for travel to Cuba and more!

Did you know Cuba has the highest adult literacy rate and the tiniest bird in the world? Uncover amazing facts about Cuba and Cuban culture and traditions!

Discover the best Cuban cities to visit and other popular vacation spots in Cuba while exploring the island from Havana to Viñales, Trinidad and Varadero.

The winter months of Nov, Dec, and January are a great time for birdwatching in Cuba. This is when migratory species are present on the island and the weather is fine and mild.

The winter months of Nov, Dec, and January are a great time for birdwatching in Cuba. This is when migratory species are present on the island and the weather is fine and mild.

For the traveler who wants to learn about the “real” Cuba, both its folly and its magic, there is no better time to visit than now.

The call by the US government for democratic elections in Cuba is hampered by some glaring hypocrisies. This article identifies 6 areas where America could be more democratic itself.

A local nonagenarian shares his recollections of Cuba’s most celebrated and exclusive club for the black aristocracy.

One of the most captivating aspects of Cuba is its fascinating history, which travelers should study to better appreciate the country. Here are five of the most important and beloved figures in Cuban History.

Cuban cinema provides an entertaining history lesson, here are five exemplary films set in Cuba’s most noteworthy historical periods.

What is it about Cuba that has travelers returning again and again? Our guide Yanna explains what gets visitors so addicted to Cuba.

Cubans are known baseball fanatics, and many of the MLB’s heavy hitters had origins on the island, but did you know the historical importance of baseball in Cuba’s revolutionary history?

Just a short distance from the bustling Cuban city of Trinidad, lies a peaceful salvation among the cold clear waters and verdant nature of Topes de Collantes national park which features a network of nature trails, waterfalls and mountain streams.

From nightlife to nature, if you’re traveling throughout Cuba you won’t want to miss Natalia’s list of cool things to do in Havana and beyond.

The 6 most interesting, beautiful and truely endemic species of Cuban birds. Some of these can be seen without much birdwatching effort in the natural areas and forests of Cuba.

Havana’s young entrepreneurs have created a landscape of hip and unique shops. Here are five places to find great additions to your hipster wardrobe.

The best things in life are free. Here are the five must-do activities in Havana that will cost you absolutely zilch.

Cubans are known for having a sweet tooth. Margarita will have your mouth watering as she shares her 5 favourite local sweets with you

The Havana International Jazz Festival is an outstanding music event in Cuba featuring renowned international jazz musicians. Ccatch some great music, and experience the fascinating city of Havana.

Cuba is synonymous with salsa, but here are five other music styles that you should know that are important to Cuban national identity and culture.

Many Cubans say that the punishment for killing a cow in Cuba is more severe than killing a person, but is it true?

A Cuban cigar, more than a smoke or a prop for a photo, is a local delicacy to be savored and appreciated to the fullest for its craftmanship and symbol of national identity.

An interesting look at seven clever feats of civil engineering that made a major impact on Cuba’s development.

Christopher Columbus Cemetery is one of the most fascinating sites to visit in Havana. Here is a guide to its stories, secrets, and symbolism.

Yummet is a young black Cuban woman. She tells the story of her family through 3 generations of black women in Havana.

Learn a few interesting facts that you may not know about Cuban cigars. Discover popular habano brands and lesser known ones.

So many of Havana's classic 1950s American cars are painted pink. Have you every wondered why that is? The reasons and history behind it will surprise you.

Going Vegan or Vegetarian in Cuba? Here is a restaurant guide for finding the best plant-based food in Cuba. 

This boxing gym tucked away in a back street of Old Havana, is a place you can visit to get a glimpse of young locals training in this sport that Cuba is world famous for.

Cuban Adventures founder, John Ahrens, did the gruelling hike to the top of Cuba’s highest mountain. His trip notes reveal that the real treasure is the beauty of the journey to get there.

Economic reforms in Cuba in 2011 lead to a wave of new private restaurants opening in Havana and across the island. With this came an expansion of options and thankfully, some of these options are foods ethnic to Cuba.  

Although many think that this change has made Cuba travel once again legal for US travelers, prior to this change it was legal and easy to visit Cuba under Support for the Cuban People (SCP)

On May 16, 2022 the Biden Administration announced changes to the Cuba policy in order to “respond to the humanitarian situation and to respond to the needs of the Cuban people”. 

The hardest part of this journey was getting everything packed and ready to go. Check in was a breeze, although American Airlines doesn’t allow online check in for Cuba so I made sure I arrived two hours in advance.

You wanted to go to Cuba and now you’re worried you’ve let the opportunity slip through your fingers? Well, DON’T WORRY. You did miss the boat, but it was the literal one, not the figurative one.