Cuba Landmarks

Getting the inexorable urge to dance -- or at least tap your toes -- to the irresistible sounds of Cuban music, emanating from everywhere.

Taking a nostalgic trip back to the 1950s, in effect, by ogling all the amazing classic American cars still running on Cuban streets.

Becoming acquainted with typical Cubans through people-to-people tour groups that are both educational and fun.

Touring Old Havana, an UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in 1519 and replete with Spanish-style architectural gems.

Reliving the days of Ernest Hemingway’s decades in Havana by visiting his finca and his many watering holes that are still dispensing daiquiris and mojitos.

Exploring the lively Cuban art scene, which you can find displayed in museums, galleries, and on street corners.

Enjoying creative Cuban cuisine, thick with Spanish influences that go way beyond beans and rice (though that’s good, too).

Spending some down time at one of Cuba’s hundreds of beaches, many of them completely unspoiled.

Touring some of Cuba’s eight other UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Santiago’s San Pedro de la Roca Castle, a massive fortress dating from the 17th century considered the finest example of Spanish-American military architecture.

Visiting 19th century-era coffee plantations in southeast Cuba, also declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Watching the sunset sitting outside on a warm Havana night while sipping a mojito and eating freshly caught prawns tossed in garlic and pepper.