Cuba is not just a destination—it’s a living, breathing poem of history, music, and resistance. This Caribbean island pulses with nostalgia and energy, from the cobbled streets of Old Havana to the mountains of Viñales and the Afro-Cuban ceremonies that echo through the neighborhoods of Matanzas. Time may seem to stand still in Cuba, but life there is anything but still—it sings, it moves, it teaches
Why visit Cuba?
Cuba dazzles with classic cars in Havana, colonial beauty in Trinidad, and the green hills of Viñales. Take in rooftop jazz, dance to rumba, or trace revolution history in Santiago. The soul of Cuba lies in its Afro-Cuban traditions — seen in Santería, the cajón drum, and Yoruba-rooted ceremonies. From Havana’s streets to rural mountain towns, Cuba offers diaspora travelers an immersive, spiritual return to ancestral rhythm and cultural resistance.
Popular Attractions
in Cuba
Old Havana (La Habana Vieja)
Wander through time in Havana’s historic core, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where pastel facades, ornate cathedrals, and vintage American cars line the streets. Old Havana is a living museum of Spanish colonial architecture, revolutionary murals, and vibrant plazas where music and movement are always close by. Stop at open-air cafés, visit local art studios, or tour the Museum of the Revolution to witness Cuba’s layered history unfold around every corner.
Viñales Valley – Nature and Tobacco Traditions
Just a few hours west of Havana, the Viñales Valley stuns with its karst limestone hills (mogotes), lush farmland, and timeless rural life. Visit local tobacco farms to learn about the craft of cigar making passed down through generations, often accompanied by stories of land, legacy, and resilience. Horseback ride through green trails, explore ancient caves, and enjoy traditional Cuban meals in homes where guests are treated like family.
Matanzas & Afro-Cuban Cultural Roots
Often referred to as the “Athens of Cuba,” Matanzas is the spiritual and cultural heart of Afro-Cuban heritage. Here, you can attend a rumba performance, visit temples dedicated to Santería deities, and engage with drummers, dancers, and storytellers who preserve traditions brought across the Atlantic centuries ago. Visiting Matanzas is not just about observing culture—it’s about feeling it resonate through your bones and spirit.
WHY CHOOSE
LABUSA TRAVEL FOR YOUR
Cuba Experience?
Deep Expertise
Our Cuba journeys are shaped by deep relationships with cultural leaders, Afro-Cuban scholars, and local artists who share stories that transcend politics and bring you into Cuba’s emotional and intellectual soul. Every step is led with respect, nuance, and context.
Purpose-Driven Travel
Whether you’re exploring Afro-Cuban spirituality, learning to dance rumba, cooking with local families, or engaging in dialogue with Cuban historians and creatives, we design your travel experience to be enriching, restorative, and rooted in connection.
Affordable Luxury & Authentic Moments
Our team curates boutique guesthouses (casas particulares), historic hotels, and locally operated accommodations that provide both comfort and meaningful support to Cuban families and small businesses. Your stay becomes part of the cultural fabric—not separate from it.
