You don’t have to venture beyond Havana to enjoy a rural experience in a countryside setting where you can sample fresh organic food and take in the most glorious views. Finca Vista Hermosa in Bacuranao, found within the little-trodden municipality of Guanabacoa, is a fresh of breath air for those seeking a drastic change of scenery and a respite from Havana’s hubbub.
Deep sea fishing in Cuba is a unique experience that offers both fishing enthusiasts and novices alike an unforgettable experience of an enjoyable, leisurely but stimulating activity under the Caribbean sun.
For an authentic Cuban countryside experience close to natural wonders, heritage sites and blissful beaches, the mountainside ranch of Finca Lima ticks all the boxes.
Cayo Saetia, a blessed little islet off the coast of Holguin is the wildest place in Cuba and the only in the Caribbean where you can enjoy an African safari experience. From free-roaming ostriches, zebras and antelopes to superbly preserved forested lands and a rich underwater world, this is our guide to discovering the most unexpected of Cuban places.
As Havana closes out its landmark 500th year, travel writer and cubaphile Lucy explores the storied streets of the Caribbean’s oldest and coolest city.
