Lonely Planet Cuba

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Cuba.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from trekking through mountain forest to Castro’s Sierra Maestra hideout: La Comandancia de la Plata, to digging your toes into the sand at Cuba's most dazzling beaches: Playa Mégano and Playa Ensenachos, and admiring pink flamingos and roseate spoonbills at the Salinas de Brito salt flats in the Zapata swamp.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Cuba travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Cuba and connect experiences together with ease
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Cuban culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions 
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Havana
• Covers: Havana; Western Cuba; West Central Cuba; Central Cuba; Eastern Cuba; 

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Cuba.