World Heritage Sites in Cuba

Posted by Caribbean Casas on September 12th, 2017

Believe it or not, there are a nine cultural and natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites across Cuba, and you can visit many of these great places from your Havana holiday rental during your holiday in Cuba!

In & Around Havana

If you’re staying in a villa in Havana, you’ll find some World Heritage Sites right on your doorstep! The most famous is, of course, the Old Havana district of the city, which was given World Heritage status in 2004 due to its historic blend of baroque architecture and neoclassical monuments. Another excellent UNESCO site that you can easily visit from your Havana accommodation is the Viñales valley which is famous for its tobacco farms, and for featuring some of the most stunning homes in the Caribbean. You can also rent on Family villa Dominican Republic.

Central Cuba

Although Havana is arguably the hottest destination in Cuba, there’s actually more to the island than meets the eye. In fact, there’s some great Cuba accommodation to be found towards the centre of the island, and it’s here that you can find three more UNESCO sites: Trinidad, Cienfuegos, and Camagüey. Trinidad boasts a number of stunning 18th and 19th century buildings stemming from the region’s days as a leading sugar exporter, while Cienfuegos and Camagüey are known for their neoclassical designs.

Further Afield

Thinking of taking a holiday in Cuba, but exploring the more southerly parts of the island? There’s plenty to see and do! There’s a further four UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in the south: San Pedro de la Roca Castle in Santiago de Cuba, the coffee plantations near the Sierra Maestra mountains, and the Alejandro de Humboldt and Desembarco del Granma national parks which are fantastic places to visit.

A Different Side to Cuba

Cuba is famous for its cigars, its rather unusual government, and its lively cities; so much so that we often tend to overlook the more natural, beautiful side to the country. This really is one of the most breathtaking places in the Caribbean, so be sure to take in at least 1 UNESCO site during your stay!