Tips and Advice – Page 5 – Cuba Private Travel Blog

Eastern Cuba Adventure: A Journey Through History, Nature, and Culture

By Johnny Considine | 9th November 202323rd February 2025 by Johnny Considine

Embark on a tailor-made getaway with Cuba Private Travel through the eastern region of the island. Explore Cuba’s picturesque towns, indulge in delicious cuisine, and discover the rich history and taste of Baracoa chocolate. Immerse yourself in colonial architecture, breathtaking natural surroundings, and the vibrant rhythms of Cuban music. Engage with warm-hearted locals, learn about revolutionary history, and marvel at mystical santería culture. From the coastal town of Gibara to bustling Santiago de Cuba and the captivating city of Baracoa,…

Tips and Advice

Fly Fishing in Cuba with Ruaraidh Nicholl

By Johnny Considine | 22nd November 202122nd November 2021 by Johnny Considine

Only an hour and a half from Havana, the Rio Hatiguanico boils up from powerful freshwater springs and begins to flow through thick mangroves. Within wild pigs snuffle, kingfishers perch and caiman make their nests. As the water proceeds towards the Caribbean it grows saline and its surface is repeatedly broken, sometimes by manatee and river dolphin but most often by tarpon. I have had days on the river, guided by my brilliant friend Felipe…

Cuba Through the Eyes of a Travel Writer

By Johnny Considine | 16th August 202116th August 2021 by Johnny Considine

Forget the crowds and join a raw Cuban escapade with Cuba-specialist journalist Lydia Bell. Enjoying a thoughtfully curated showcase of offbeat culture and adventure over ten days. Start by exploring Havana’s world of specialist guiding – and then go off-piste. Experience a quiet valley skirting Cuba’s most gorgeous colonial town. Take in magical Sagua Grande, the riverine valleys of far-flung Guantanamo, the secret mountain culture of Granma province, and the nightlife of loveable Santiago. With…

Adventure Travel Nature Nature and Exploration Tips and Advice

Which are the best road trips to take in Cuba ?

By Johnny Considine | 7th March 20217th March 2021 by Johnny Considine

There is nothing like a road trip. If you are the type of traveler who likes to go it alone just for the sheer independence and adventure of it all then it’s really the way to go. Cuba is one of the easiest countries to road trip in if you have a some basic support and pre arrange some great places to stay, a couple of tours and experiences and of course advice on the…

Tips and Advice

10 Things you need to know before traveling to Cuba.

By Johnny Considine | 29th November 202030th December 2020 by Johnny Considine

Cuba is a unique country that is constantly changing. It is unique for its history, culture, natural beauty and, above all, the hospitality of its people. Here at Cuba Private Travel we asked our guides and local experts to come up with the most important things to bear in mind if you are thinking of traveling to Cuba. Here are the 10 most important things you should know and more. 1. Best time to visit…