The following are what we consider the best websites and resources for Cuba travel.
USEFUL RESOURCES
Moon Handbooks Cuba by Christopher P. Baker
Our favorite guidebook. Extremely informative and written with passion.
Cuba Road Map
A very detailed road map of the Island that is downloadable.
Google Flights Search
One of the best ways to research airline flights to Cuba is to search on Google's flights search and then book on the selected airline's website.
Travel Insurance for Cuba
It's strongly suggested getting travel insurance to cover trip cancellations and medical care in country. These two companies are the ones most used for Cuba travel.
Allianz
World Nomads
Viazul Tourist Bus
This bus service is the best way to travel around Cuba. Go the the Viazul offices to book several days ahead as same day travel my not be avaialble. Buses are comforatble with AC.
US -CUBA TRAVEL REGULATIONS - VISAS
Office of Foreign Assets Control - Cuba
The U.S. Gov. Cuba sanctions page with all the latest updates.
Support for the Cuban People
The official U.S. Gov. explaination of this main category of travel to Cuba.
Travel Visa for Cuba
Cuba Travel Services sell official Cuba visas online, and will mail them to you. Cost $85. Check with your airlines about their visa procurement options as well.
ACTIVITIES
Trip Adviser - Cuba
This is the best place to start researching activities in Havana with traveler reviews.
CUBA TRAVEL FORUMS
Lonely Planet Cuba Forum
Have travel questions or concerns and want the best up to date info ? The Cuban travel gurus on this forum know their stuff. To search for a specific question on this the forum go here.
MUSIC-DANCE-CULTURE CALENDER
Suenacubano.com
The most up to date Havana popular music calendar. Go to "cartelera" for all the weekly events.
La Papeleta
A very complete daily cultural and events calender covering all of Cuba.
HAVANA RESTAURANT GUIDES
A La Mesa
An comprehensive directory of restaurants in Havana with a very useful search function. Their mobile app is a must have and will function in Cuba without a being connected to the web.
HAVANA CULTURAL CENTERS
Fabrica Del Arte Cubano
One of the best cultural venues in Havana. Music and dance performances, avant guard art & photo galleries, bars & eateries, theater productions, movies - all in a refurbished peanut oil factory. Check their calender as they have specific days and times of the year they are open.
CULTURAL ONLINE MAGAZINES
On Cuba
OnCuba aims at being a communication bridge between Cuba and the United States, addressing Cuban culture, sports and everyday life with a human approach.
Havana Cultura
Havana Cultura exists to enable Havana’s artists to show the world what they do, and to let the world see and hear what they have to say about their work, their life and their city.
Vistar Magazine
A very slick online magazine featuring popular culture in Cuba and abroad.