Cities in Cuba

Santa Lucía

Santa Lucía boasts one of Cuba's longest white-sand beaches, protected by a massive coral reef.

Varahicacos Ecological Reserve

Varahicacos is an ecological reserve situated at the tip of the Varadero peninsula, protecting a remnant of the region's original coastal ecosystem a…

Yara

A city of great historical importance, as it was here that Carlos Manuel de Céspedes launched the 'Grito de Yara', thus beginning the Ten Years' War.

Playa Pesquero

Playa Pesquero is a secluded, beautiful beach resort area in eastern Cuba, known for its extensive fine golden sand and lush surroundings.

Cárdenas

A port city in Matanzas province, known as the 'City of Crabs' and the 'Flag City' because the Cuban flag was first raised here in 1850.

Playa Ancón

Playa Ancón is widely considered the best beach on Cuba's southern coast, offering pristine white sands just a short distance from Trinidad.

Guamá

Guamá is a unique tourist village in Cuba, built on the water in the heart of the Ciénaga de Zapata.

Marea del Portillo

Marea del Portillo is an isolated coastal resort area uniquely defined by its striking black sand beaches and mountainous backdrop.

Bayamo

The capital of Granma province, one of the first cities founded by the Spanish and the cradle of the Cuban national anthem.

Sancti Spíritus

The capital of the province of the same name and one of the original seven cities founded by the Spanish.

Jiguaní

One of the oldest settlements in Granma province, with a rich history related to the wars of independence.

Majagua

A central Cuban municipality in Ciego de Ávila Province, surrounded by farmland and sugarcane areas.

Boca de Yumurí

Boca de Yumurí is a tiny fishing village marking the mouth of the Yumurí River, offering dramatic canyon views and nature tours.

Pinar del Río

The capital of the province of the same name, known as the center of the Cuban tobacco industry.

Guardalavaca

Guardalavaca is a popular beach resort destination in eastern Cuba, famous for its emerald waters and lush green landscapes.

Placetas

A city in Villa Clara province, considered an important commercial and transportation hub in the region.

Baracoa

The oldest city in Cuba, founded by Diego Velázquez in 1511.

San Cristóbal

A western Cuban town in Artemisa Province, with a local role in farming and transport.

Playa Esmeralda

Playa Esmeralda is an exclusive, picturesque cove in Holguín province named for its striking emerald-green waters.

Guáimaro

A city of great historical importance, as the first Constitution of the Republic in Arms was adopted here in 1869.

Colón

A city in the center of Matanzas province, surrounded by sugarcane fields.

Cayo Santa María

Cayo Santa María is a stunning resort island known for its breathtakingly beautiful beaches and luxury hotels.

Mariel

A port city west of Havana, known for the 1980 Mariel boatlift and the new special economic zone.

Manuel Tames

A municipality in Guantánamo province whose economy is based on agriculture and coffee cultivation.

Soroa

Known as the 'Rainbow of Cuba,' this lush natural reserve is famous for its spectacular waterfall and orchid garden.

Santo Domingo

A city in Villa Clara whose economy depends mainly on agriculture, especially sugarcane cultivation.

Contramaestre

A city in Santiago de Cuba province known for its citrus production.

Guanajay

A historic city in the province of Artemisa, which was once a popular destination for wealthy Havanians.

Niquero

A coastal town in southeastern Cuba, known for fishing, farming, and its access to the Cabo Cruz area.

Taguasco

A city and municipality in Sancti Spíritus that lives off agriculture, especially rice and sugarcane.

Cruces

A city in the province of Cienfuegos, known for its connection to the sugar industry and its annual festivals.

Cayo Saetía

A small, idyllic island in Cuba known for its pristine beaches and free-roaming African wildlife.

Melena del Sur

A municipality in Mayabeque Province, set in Cuba's fertile agricultural belt.

Cabaiguán

A city in Sancti Spíritus province, known for its tobacco production and a large Canary Islander community.

Playa Girón

A historic coastal town on the Bay of Pigs, famous for its Cold War museum, clear waters, and shore diving.

Las Terrazas

A pioneering eco-village nestled in the Sierra del Rosario reserve, offering nature trails and sustainable tourism.

Chambas

A municipality in the province of Ciego de Ávila with an economy based on sugarcane and cattle ranching.

Batabanó

A southern coastal town and port in Mayabeque Province, facing the Gulf of Batabanó.

Victoria de Las Tunas

The capital of Las Tunas province, known as the 'Balcony of the East' and the 'Capital of Cuban Sculpture'.

Palma Soriano

The second-largest city in Santiago de Cuba province, an important commercial center on the Cauto River.

Primero de Enero

A municipality in Ciego de Ávila named after the date of the victory of the Cuban Revolution.

Baraguá

A municipality in Ciego de Ávila, known for the 'Bio-factory', an important biotechnological facility.

Cacocum

A municipality in the province of Holguín, which is an important transportation hub and agricultural center.

Gibara

A picturesque fishing town in Holguín province, known for the International Festival of Poor Cinema.

Calixto García

A municipality in Holguín Province, named after Cuban independence leader Calixto García.

Jobabo

A city and municipality in the province of Las Tunas, which is an important center for sugar production.

Banes

Known as the archaeological capital of Cuba, as many pre-Columbian artifacts have been found here.

Yaguajay

A city known for a decisive battle of the Cuban Revolution led by Camilo Cienfuegos.

Aguada de Pasajeros

A municipality in the province of Cienfuegos, whose economy is dominated by agriculture and cattle ranching.

Caimanera

A fishing village on Guantánamo Bay, right on the border with the US naval base.