CUBA CANDELA

07/01/2022

🚨✈️American Airlines is adding new flights to Cuba!

"American Airlines is looking to resume five routes to Cuba in November 2022... Currently, the airline operates six daily services from MIA to Havana International Airport (HAV)." Click the link to learn more.

American Airlines is looking to resume five routes to Cuba in November 2022.

06/13/2022

Cuba travel for Americans just got easier! You can now fly from the United States to Havana as well as other destinations in Cuba.✨🇨🇺✈️

The Biden administration is undoing some of President Donald Trump's restrictions on travel to Cuba — but some fine print is still not out.

05/13/2022

Cuba in my headlights✨

02/24/2022

"The best thing about Cuba is not the ci**rs, tropical weather, rum or vintage cars. The best part of Cuba is the Cubans." - Kendra T.

Royal Travel & Tours

02/15/2022

From fine dining to local paladares and hidden gems, read our guide of 10 Best Restaurants in Havana.✨

10 Best Restaurants in Havana, Cuba

01/25/2022

"Cuba Candela made my experience traveling to Cuba for the first time smooth and seamless." - Amanda F.

12/29/2021

It is a good time now to go to Cuba.

"Visitors will be able to enjoy the amazing culture, music and art before the tour groups come back. Now you can practically have the streets to yourself." We sat down with Forbes to share insights from our recent trip to Cuba and why now is a good time to visit.✨🏝✈️

With COVID protocols in place (but no quarantine for fully vaccinated Americans) and new restaurants and hotels, Cuba is set to become a tourist magnet again. But the tour groups haven't descended yet.

12/16/2021

Postcard from Havana!✨🏝✨

11/23/2021

It's official - Cuba is open to international travelers!🎉

Travelers may now enter Cuba with proof of vaccine or a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to arrival. Click the link below and learn more about the country's reopening and our favorite experiences for a winter trip to Cuba.✈️🇨🇺🏝

It's Official: Cuba is open for travel

11/09/2021

Cuba is almost ready to welcome back visitors! Click the link below to learn more about the country's reopening. ✨🏝✨

The new rules will go into effect on Nov. 15.

10/25/2021

You brighten my day✨

10/06/2021

"Handmade, hand-painted and hand-stitched by locals..."

A stay at Gardens Havana delivers an authentic Cuban experience. To learn more about this privately owned boutique hotel in Old Havana and its commitment to sustainability, we spoke with one of its visionaries.

Click the link below to learn more✨🌿🤎

Best Hotels in Cuba: Gardens Havana

09/24/2021

Un daiquiri de mango por favor✨

09/24/2021

Each tour with Cuba Candela directly supports more than 30 Cuban entrepreneurs. People like Amberly Alene and Alexey, founders of ReglaSOUL, a holistic wellness community project based in Regla, Havana.

Learn about Afro Cuban culture and the challenges as well as inspiring parts of starting a business in Cuba in our latest Entrepreneur Spotlight.✨🧡🌿

ReglaSOUL is a holistic wellness community project based in Regla, Havana.

08/30/2021

"Yes, you can go to Cuba! Some things Cuba Candela arranged for us - private rooftop cocktails with a band, El Tropicana Night Club show, visits to local art studios, Ernest Hemingway’s House tour, salsa lessons and, of course, drives in old convertibles! The art and music scenes are AMAZING and the people are so warm and hospitable. Worth the visit - an amazing experience!"

- Paul W.

08/10/2021

Hotel Spotlight: La Reserva✨⁠⁠
Did you know that Cuba Candela only works with privately owned hotels in Cuba? La Reserva is by far one of our favorites. Located in the heart of Vedado, its stunning architecture transports you to another era.

08/02/2021

Our CEO & Founder Chad Olin tells Travel + Leisure why Cuba is one of the top destinations to celebrate a birthday. Click the link below to learn what makes a birthday in Cuba so special.✨

Planning a celebration for a milestone birthday? Consider one of these amazing places to celebrate a birthday for a trip to remember.

07/26/2021

Supporting the Cuban people has always been at the core of what we do. We invite you to click the link below to learn three ways that you can join us in supporting Cuba. ✨🇨🇺✨

Three Ways to Support the Cuban People

07/08/2021

Want to get the most out of the culinary scene in Cuba without falling into tourist traps? Below are our top “in-the-know” restaurant recommendations:

Best Places To Eat And Drink In Havana

07/02/2021

Nothing like it✨

06/30/2021

Cuba has produced its own COVID-19 vaccines but faces a shortage of syringes necessary to administer them. To help Cuba fight COVID-19, the Saving Lives Campaign and Global Health Partners are raising money to supply these vital medical tools to Cuba.

Click the link below to learn more and donate.

JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN TO SPUR CUBA’S FIGHT AGAINST COVID!

06/24/2021

San Isidro street in Old Havana coming in at #4 on Time Out's 30 coolest streets in the world.✨

The community hotspots that have kept us going this past year.

06/24/2021

The authentic, outspoken and welcoming LGBTQ+ community in Cuba inspired us to craft a tour centered around its spirit and local culture. Follow a member of this energetic community as they take you to their favorite spots and introduce you to LGBTQ+ artists, fashion designers and entrepreneurs living in Havana.✨🌈✨

06/23/2021

We are thrilled to share that our new website is LIVE! ✨💻✨

Click the link below and explore Cuba Beyond Ordinary!

Journey to a once unreachable world of unmatched beauty with a rich culture that combines old and new – the island of Cuba.

06/21/2021

Cooking up something special🔥👀

06/07/2021

Out and about✨

05/25/2021

Pro tip: Take time to pause and reflect during your travels✨

05/14/2021

Una obra de arte✨