Koloniales Kuba mit All Inclusive in Varadero

About the destination: Havana is a city that seems to move to its own rhythm: the distant roar of classic cars, the echo of son, salsa, and bolero spilling from doorways, and the sea breeze rolling in from the Malecón. In Old Havana (Habana Vieja), pastel-colored facades peel gracefully, revealing courtyards shaded by palms and wrought-iron balconies lined with laundry. Plaza Vieja and Plaza de la Catedral offer a perfect introduction to the city’s colonial soul, with baroque churches, restored mansions, and lively cafés where you can sip a mojito as you watch everyday life unfold. Beyond the historic center, Havana’s neighborhoods showcase different facets of Cuban culture. In Centro Habana, streets are more chaotic and authentic, with crumbling buildings, bustling markets, and locals chatting on corners. Vedado, once the city’s glamorous residential area, mixes art deco architecture with modern hotels, leafy avenues, and the famous Coppelia ice cream parlor. Don’t miss a stroll along the Malecón at sunset, when families, fishermen, and musicians gather along the seawall, and the city glows in the soft evening light. Havana’s cultural life is intense and ever-present. Music is everywhere: from impromptu jam sessions in tiny bars to polished shows at iconic venues like the Tropicana. Visit the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes to discover Cuban art, and explore Fábrica de Arte Cubano, a former factory turned into a cutting-edge cultural center, where galleries, live music, and performances share the same space. Classic car tours, cigar factories, and rum tastings offer a deeper look into some of Cuba’s most famous traditions. Travelers should be prepared for contrasts: beautifully restored plazas next to decaying buildings, limited internet access, and occasional shortages of everyday items. This is part of Havana’s reality and charm. Bring cash (preferably euros), expect slower service, and approach the city with patience and curiosity. If you do, Havana will reward you with genuine encounters, unforgettable sunsets, and the unique feeling of stepping into a living, breathing time capsule.

About the destination: Cienfuegos, capital of Cienfuegos Province, is a city on the southern coast of Cuba. It is located about 250 km (160 mi) from Havana and has a population of 150,000. The city is dubbed La Perla del Sur (Pearl of the South). Cienfuegos literally translates to "one hundred fires"—cien meaning "one hundred", fuegos meaning "fires".

About the destination: "Trinidad is a town in the province of Sancti Spíritus, central Cuba. Together with the nearby Valle de los Ingenios, it has been one of UNESCOs World Heritage sites since 1988. The waterfalls just outside of the town in Topes de Collantes are beautiful. These are accessible either by car or by taking one of the day tours offered by Cubatur. There is also salsa dancing in the square at night. Check out the colonial homes. The houses are open and some of the antiquities are visible from the streets. Check out Casa de la Música: It is an open air location where there is a small platform from which groups perform at night. Usually, there is salsa musica and great salsa dancers there enjoy the music and dance."

About the destination: "Varadero is a resort town in the province of Matanzas, Cuba, and one of the largest resort areas in the Caribbean. Varadero is foremost a tourist resort town, boasting more than 20 km of white sandy beaches. Tourism grew in the early 1930s as Irénée du Pont Nemours, an American millionaire, built his estate on the peninsula. In addition to its most valued resource, the beach, Varadero has natural attractions such as caves and a chain of easily accessed virgin cays. There are also cultural, historical and environmental attractions in the vicinity, such as the cities of Matanzas and Cárdenas, the Zapata Peninsula and the resort of San Miguel de los Baños. Varadero, which is a free port, also possesses facilities for scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, yachting and other water sports."