Cuban Travel Agency
Cuban Travel Agency
We help you create your ideal trip to Cuba
Cuban Travel Agency
We help you create your ideal trip to Cuba
Decántate for trips to Cuba in May and leave everything in the hands of one of our Cuban agencies specialized in organizing trips to Cuba, with the tranquility and security offered by its extensive experience and the guarantee of a local and native experience. Take advantage of the competitive prices they offer you and start making your dream trip come true, completely personalized, by filling out the following form:
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May is an ideal month to travel to Cuba, visit its main cities and let yourself be captivated by the essence of this wonderful Caribbean paradise.
Strolling through the streets of Havana you will discover one of the most captivating capitals in the world and you will learn about the peculiar way of understanding the life of the Cuban people, which will undoubtedly amaze you. In Old Havana, an impressive historical center of such high architectural and cultural value that it has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, you will get to know some key points of the city, very popular with tourists and local residents. In the Plaza de la Catedral you will enjoy the imposing Santísima Iglesia Catedral de La Habana, one of the oldest and most beautiful Catholic temples on the island, while in the Plaza de Armas you will not only see the oldest square in Old Havana, but You will also have the opportunity to visit the Museum of the City, located in the Palace of the General Captains. Another interesting stop is the Paseo del Prado, which will lead you to what is undoubtedly the most representative promenade in Havana and one of the most impressive in the world, the Malecón in Havana, ideal to rest after your tour of Old Havana and to cool off with the pleasant sea breeze.
In Trinidad, one of the most precious cities of Cuban heritage, not for nothing declared a World Heritage Site and considered a city-museum, you will know part of the colonial legacy in Cuba through its colorful architecture, monumental squares and cobbled streets full of life. This magical city is an essential destination if you want to know first-hand the history of Cuba, since in it you will find multiple and very interesting museums that will help you in your task, such as the Romantic Museum or the Colonial Art Museum.
In addition, Trinidad is an almost mandatory stop if your final destination is the Sierra del Escambray, a short distance from the colonial city. In this mountain range you will find the Topes de Collantes Natural Park, with exciting and fun routes and trails, such as the Vegas Grandes Trail and the La Batata Gruta Route, which will allow you to be in greater contact with nature and learn about the exuberant Cuban fauna and flora. . As if that were not enough, in the part near Cienfuegos de Topes de Collantes, you will enjoy El Nicho, a spectacular waterfall that will overwhelm you and where, incidentally, you will relax after a good walk.
Once you have visited this impressive waterfall, the natural thing would be to continue towards Cienfuegos. In this cozy city, also known as La Perla del Sur, you will meet an eclectic and balanced mix of colonial architecture with French architecture, since the town was founded by the Frenchman Louis de Clouet de Piettre. In this colorful city, also declared a World Heritage Site, you will enjoy the varied and rhythmic Cuban music in any of its clubs, since Cienfuegos is known, beyond for its unique coastal environment, for being a very important city for the Sonero Mayor from Cuba, the singer-songwriter Benny Moré, of whom a statue is preserved in the wonderful Paseo del Prado in Cienfuegos.
Another very important city that you cannot miss during your visit to Cuba is Santiago de Cuba, the second largest city in the country. Here you will discover a lively and bustling main square, Parque Céspedes, where you will find a multitude of bars and restaurants ideal for tasting delicious Cuban cuisine and trying typical local dishes such as gigote, fried cow or picadillo a la criolla. In addition, the city is also known in Cuba and in the rest of the world for being the place where more Cuban musical genres have been developed, which is why it is called the Cradle of son and bolero, so it is the destination perfect if you want to delve into the exciting Cuban music.
If you are looking to spend a few days of relaxation on heavenly beaches of fine sand and crystal clear waters, Varadero is the perfect destination for you. In this place you will find dream beaches, such as Playa Azul or Playa Paradisus, perfect to contemplate a beautiful sunset or to enjoy a peaceful bath. In addition, in this spa town you also have a multitude of ideal resorts to end a pleasant day at the beach with a restorative massage or spa session.
In Cayo Largo del Sur, located on the Isla de la Juventud, you will find the perfect place to practice diving or snorkeling, since around this small island is one of the most impressive and fantastic coral reefs in all of Cuba. In addition, here you will find several hotels in a respectful environment with the environment, which will allow you to stay in an almost virgin natural environment and get to know the abundant Cuban nature first-hand.
In Cayo Santa María you will enjoy lush and idyllic beaches, such as Playa Blanca or Playa Las Caletas, perfect to relax with a refreshing swim or to contemplate a beautiful sunset, in addition to diving and admiring its striking corals.
In the Jardines del Rey archipelago you will find other of the best beaches in Cuba. In Cayo Guillermo you will enjoy a beach that captivated Ernest Hemingway himself, Playa Pilar, and you will see colorful starfish and beautiful reefs in others such as Playa de El Paso and Playa del Medio. Walking along a natural path you will reach the neighboring Cayo Coco, where you will have the option of admiring the amazing flamingos at Playa Flamencos or enjoying a captivating sunset at Playa Las Coloradas. In Cayo Cruz, on the other hand, you will marvel at almost virgin beaches, with hardly any modification on the part of the human being, such as the impressive Playa Dorada and Playa Sigua, perfect to spend a relaxed day and entertain yourself by practicing diving, fishing or snorkeling.
If you want to continue getting to know the diverse Cuban nature beyond the marine environment, then an unavoidable stop on your way through this Caribbean paradise is the Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, where you will have the opportunity to take routes guided by park professionals or carry out trails on your own and discover for yourself the rich biodiversity of Cuba.
Making your trip to Cuba in May, you will get to know some of the most lively festivities of the Cuban people and you will learn first-hand about this exciting culture full of rhythm and color.
On May 1, the International Workers' Day is celebrated in Cuba, as in other parts of the world, which in this paradisiacal country takes on a special relevance due to its recent past. May Day in Cuba has an important meaning for the entire population, especially since 1959, and it is especially striking in Havana, since the commemorations culminate with an enthusiastic parade to the José Martí Revolution Square. Visiting Cuba at this time, you will see massive demonstrations in the main cities and you will enjoy a vindictive atmosphere as well as festive and full of movement, action and fun.
In addition, from May 2 to 8, you will find the May Pilgrimages in Holguín de la Loma de la Cruz, currently organized by the cultural organization Asociación Hermanos Saíz. Through this celebration you will learn about the pilgrimage to Loma de la Cruz and learn about one of the most popular festivals in the city of Holguin, in addition to enjoying delicious Cuban cuisine, such as a good plate of rice with crab or perhaps a succulent crab cake.
Traveling to Cuba in May is essential if you love fishing, since that is when the Hemingway International Tournament of Needle Fishing takes place, a recognized tournament that uses the technique of fishing without death. Trips to Cuba in May are an excellent option to avoid the months of high temperatures and greater influx of visitors. Also, May is the perfect month to travel before the summer season, it is much cheaper. Hotels usually have very interesting offers, it is your opportunity to get to know the island if you are looking for a lower budget.
May is a great time of year to make your dream trip to Cuba come true. In this month, the typical tropical climate of the island is maintained, which means that the temperatures do not vary too much throughout the year. In May, therefore, a stable temperature will be maintained that will vary between 24ºC and 30ºC, depending on factors such as the time of day or the amount of humidity.
This month the dry season ends in Cuba, so you may find some short and isolated rains, for which it is advisable to wear a light raincoat, but they are of very slight intensity and usually occur at night, usually at dawn, for which is not a cause for concern.
The warm ambient temperature and the pleasant water temperature, around 26-28ºC, make Cuba an ideal destination to enjoy its idyllic beaches, relax in a hammock or with a pleasant dip and practice water sports such as fishing, diving, snorkeling or kitesurfing.
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We offer a wide variety of accommodation options, from private homes to hotels, as well as the organization of transfers, guides, excursions and car rentals.
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