Guides
Deep dives into Cuba and the CubaAtlas map — the best beaches, the national parks, where to stay, getting around, weather and hurricane season, sailing and food. Every guide plots what it describes on the interactive map.
FoodEating in Cuba: Paladares, Dishes and Where to Find ThemHow dining works in Cuba — the rise of the paladar, the classic dishes and drinks, what to expect city by city, and how to find real restaurants on the map.8 min readSailingSailing to Cuba: Marinas and Ports of EntryCuba's cruising marinas and official ports of entry, coast by coast, the sailing seasons, provisioning and how the marinas layer and clearance roadmap fit together.8 min readWeatherCuba Weather and Hurricane Season, Month by MonthWhen to go, what each season feels like, sea temperatures, what to pack, and how the live weather and storm-track layer keeps you ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season.9 min readTransportGetting Around Cuba: Cars, Buses, Flights, Airports and PortsEvery way to travel between Cuba's cities and coasts — renting a car, the Víazul bus network, collective taxis, domestic flights, the airports and arrival by sea — all mapped as transport layers.9 min readStaysWhere to Stay in Cuba: Hotels and Casas by CityHow lodging works across Cuba's cities and beach resorts — casas particulares versus hotels, what each city calls for, and how to see real stays plotted on the map.9 min readNature & ParksNational Parks and Nature Reserves of CubaCuba's protected landscapes — the Zapata wetlands, Viñales, the Sierra Maestra, Humboldt and Guanahacabibes — what each protects, and how to explore them on the nature map layer.9 min readBeaches & CoastThe Best Beaches in Cuba, Mapped by CoastWhere Cuba's beaches actually are — Varadero, the northern cays, the southern bays and the wild east — how each coast differs, and how to find every beach on the interactive map.9 min readThe MapThe CubaAtlas Interactive Map, Layer by LayerA full tour of the custom multi-layer map of Cuba — beaches, parks, cities, hotels, restaurants, transport, marinas, essentials and live weather — and how to read every layer.9 min read