Most popular destinations in Cuba
Learn more about the beautiful places we visit on our cycling tours in Cuba
For many travelers, Cuba offers several vacation destinations where you can enjoy white sand beaches, colorful landscapes and plenty of opportunities to relax and explore the outdoors. Cultural experiences are abundant too! Everything here drips with history and culture. Most of the country’s land has been recognized by UNESCO World Heritage for its beauty and historic significance. Vintage cars still cruise the streets, and the old buildings in Cuba’s colonial cities have the feel of a country frozen in time. Our cycling tours will take you to many of Cuba’s landmarks, but also quiet back roads, beaches, caves, Coffee farms and more. You will have a unique opportunity to engage with the local people and learn about their culture.
Top places we visit in Cuba
Havana
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Habana Vieja or Old Havana is a well-preserved slice of Cuban history. This city is known for its nightlife, but days offer just as much excitement. Crumbling colonial buildings and vibrant mid-century structures stand…
Trinidad
Trinidad boasts four of the six principal tourist destinations in the province of Sancti Spíritus, in the center of the island. It is not only one of the best preserved colonial cities in the Caribbean, but also offers the beach at Ancón, one of the most popular on the…
Viñales
While Cuba has several national parks, none is so beautiful and accessible as the one located in the Viñales Valley. Viñales is known as a stunning destination, and history tells that it was Castro’s favorite place on the island. The valley is surrounded by…
Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos is a city in Cuba that is unlike others on the island. Since it was founded by the French, rather than the Spanish, it has a unique atmosphere. The city is known as La Perla del Sur, or the Pearl of the South. For those who appreciate mid-century…
Holguin
The Cuban city of Holguin deserves a visit. Situated in the island’s east a short flight from the capital, it was founded right back in 1545, and is today Cuba’s fourth largest city, but its relatively limited tourist numbers means it’s one of the best places in Cuba…
Baracoa
Baracoa is a major reason to make the journey to the harder to reach eastern end of Cuba. For many of the travelers who make it this far, Baracoa is their standout favorite place in Cuba. It is a unique town with a remote location, and small town atmosphere…
Maria la Gorda
On the far western tip of Cuba is the small town of Maria la Gorda. While Maria la Gorda might not have a lot of infrastructure or big tourist attractions, it still gets plenty of visitors throughout the year. That’s because Maria la Gorda is one of the top diving…
Santiago de Cuba
Located in eastern Cuba, Santiago de Cuba is a coastal city known for its colonial history. Santiago de Cuba was founded in the 16th century by the Spanish, and it is known as the Second City of Cuba. The heart of the city is the Parque Cespedes, a central plaza…
Guardalavaca
Guardalavaca is a small local village with an amazing beach that boasts clear turquoise waters and powder soft white sand. Be sure to take your swimming attire with you as you will get extremely hot and unable to resist a refreshing dip in the beautiful…