What to do and see in Cuba, Cuba: The Best Free Things to do

August 24, 2021 Leonardo Torrence

Coordinates: 22°00′N 80°00′W / 22.000°N 80.000°W / 22.000; -80.000
Restaurants in Cuba

1. Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve

Cuba http://www.lasterrazas.cu/en/cms/page/reserva-biosfera
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve

A favorite bird to watch in this reserve is the fartbird, known for the unmistakable sound it makes while flying.

Reviewed By IslandTimeX

Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve is a treasure. They have planted over 7 million indemic trees and restored the habitat so many endangered and even creatures thought to be extinct are now thriving.

2. Playa Paraiso

Cayo Largo Cuba
Excellent
86%
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5.0 based on 3,403 reviews

Playa Paraiso

Reviewed By Iaio7 - Tavernerio, Italy

One of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the water is fantastic, a true paradise where you can relax!

3. Cobre

Cuba
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Cobre

This pilgrimage site, strewn with gifts, from tokens of miracle cures to baseballs, has stood the test of time and of the anti-religious fervor of the ruling Communists.

4. Old Havana

Havana Cuba
Excellent
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4.5 based on 20,586 reviews

Old Havana

Bohemian, rhythmically Latin, certainly picturesque and, above all, charming.

Reviewed By Gantt-Tammy - Havana, Caribbean

La Habana is a great City to visit, old cars, great walks, good food and warm people, lots of live music, rum and cigars, history, art and plazas...be sure to hit Plaza de Revolution... The city has it all. The old City take a good day get through ...Sloppy Joe's, Floridita Street, and in modern Havana be sure to see Hotel Nacional and Tropicana. The Capitolo building is a great landmark to start from. If you can go inside, there is one of the largest diamonds in the world encased in the floor.

5. Playas de Este

East of Havana, Havana Cuba
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4.5 based on 2,440 reviews

Playas de Este

A famed Cuban beach ideal for lying out in the sun.

Reviewed By JustJulieNYC - New York City, United States

Took a 25 min private taxi driver to Playa Santa Maria. 6CUC for 2 chaises and an umbrella. Many vendors but none offensive and all respectful. Sand is fine powder... water so blue.

6. Palacio de Valle

Paseo El Prado, Cienfuegos 55100 Cuba
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4.5 based on 880 reviews

Palacio de Valle

Reviewed By Callejera1

The Palacio is stunning in every way--the Moorish arches, the frothy arabesques covering the walls, the rooftop bar with unparalleled views of the bay. It’s unfortunate that on the same property a concrete multi-story box of a hotel blocks any view you might have had of the town of Cienfuegos. But don't let that deter you from visiting the pink jewel on the Punta.

7. Valle de Vinales

Vinales 22400 Cuba
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4.5 based on 5,984 reviews

Valle de Vinales

Reviewed By DavidSMT - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

During my stay in Viñales I could enjoy the valley doing different activities, horse riding, bike riding, trekking... Everything was amazing and you really enjoy of one the best nature views of Cuba.

8. Plaza de la Catedral

Old Havana, Havana Cuba +53 7 8625109 http://www.oldhavanaweb.com/squares/plaza_de_la_catedral_cathedral_square.html
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4.5 based on 6,699 reviews

Plaza de la Catedral

Reviewed By JanetC2029 - Stockport, United Kingdom

Located in the old part of the city the fabulous architecture of the catedral at one side of a lovely square with restaurants, cafes and museums

9. Plaza de Armas

Tacon Street, Old Havana, Havana Cuba +53 5 4879091 http://cms.e.jimdo.com/app/s8d6beccdce7b6c4c/pde77035912e55541?cmsEdit=1
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4.5 based on 2,898 reviews

Plaza de Armas

Reviewed By jackie_rogers59 - Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

This square is surrounded by some of the city’s most important historic buildings, spanning architecture from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Stand in the centre of the square, by the tree-shaded monument of Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, Cuban patriot, initiator of the Ten Years War against Spanish colonial rule in 1868 and ‘Father of the Nation’. To your east is El Templete, a 19th-century, Greek-style Neoclassical temple marking the legendary spot where Havana was founded in 1519; and the magnificent 18th-century Casa del Conde de Santovenia, a palatial mansion renovated in 1998 and now serving as the elegantly decorated Hotel Santa Isabel. From here you can see El Morro Castle on the other side of the harbour

10. Plaza Mayor

Trinidad 62600, Trinidad Cuba http://www.facebook.com/bailaconmigo.trinidad
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4.5 based on 2,903 reviews

Plaza Mayor

Reviewed By Rhod007 - London, United Kingdom

Plaza Mayor is a beautiful square at the heart of Trinidad,the most beautiful city in Cuba and also in the Caribbean.All Trinidad is walkable and Plaza Maaaayor should be your first visit to attend the church and the museums. Then you should go back at sunset for more photographs and for dinner at one of the restaurants on the central steps where street musicians provide the entertainment

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