Discover Cuba, the vibrant Caribbean island where colonial architecture meets revolutionary history and pristine beaches. Experience colorful Havana's classic cars, salsa rhythms, and world-class cigars in this unique destination frozen in time.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Classic Car Tour of Havana
Cruise Havana in a colorful 1950s American convertible with a knowledgeable driver. Kids love the open-top experience and parents get iconic photos. Drives cover Old Havana, Revolution Square, and Vedado.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Varadero Beach Swimming
Varadero's 22km beach with calm, shallow Caribbean water is perfect for young swimmers. Crystal-clear turquoise water, white sand, and gentle waves create an ideal family beach day.
Duration: Full day
Viñales Horseback Riding
Guided horseback rides through Viñales Valley past tobacco farms, limestone mogotes, and working campesino communities. Local guides accommodate beginners and young riders safely.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Coppelia Ice Cream Park
Cuba's iconic state ice cream institution in Vedado serving generous scoops of tropical flavors. The landmark pavilion and the experience of queuing with locals makes this a quintessential Cuban memory.
Duration: 1 hour
Cueva del Indio Boat Cave Tour
Boat tour through an underground river cave system near Viñales with dramatic stalactites and stalagmites. Kids find the cave boat ride through lit caverns magical and memorable.
Duration: 1 hour
Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña
Explore Cuba's largest fortress across Havana harbor with tunnels, ramparts, cannons, and a Che Guevara museum. The nightly 9PM cannon ceremony in period costume delights children.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Paradisus Varadero Resort
Award-winning all-inclusive resort on Varadero's finest beachfront with dedicated family zones, kids club for ages 4-12, multiple pools, and shallow beach entry.
Family features: Kids club, family pools, connecting rooms, children's restaurant, babysitting service
Meliá Las Américas
Well-established family resort in Varadero with excellent facilities for children including splash pool, playground, and organized kids activities throughout the day.
Family features: Kids splash pool, playground, family rooms, children's buffet, animation team
Casa Particulares with Family Rooms (Havana)
Havana's best family accommodation — private B&Bs offering connecting rooms, home-cooked meals, and genuinely helpful hosts who treat children like family members.
Family features: Home meals, local advice, flexible schedules, genuine Cuban family experience
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Most Cuban restaurants welcome children warmly — Cubans adore kids and staff often bring extra attention
El Aljibe (Miramar, Havana) offers all-you-can-eat roast chicken in a casual garden setting ideal for hungry families
Order arroz con pollo (rice with chicken) or lechón asado (roast pork) for children — universally available and kid-friendly
Pizza stands throughout Havana serve cheap Cuban pizza ($0.50-1) that children universally enjoy
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Bring all essential medications, diapers, baby formula, and special food items — availability in Cuba is severely limited
Strollers are impractical on Old Havana's cobblestone streets — baby carriers are far more functional
Power outages occur regularly — pack flashlights and battery-powered entertainment for evenings
Download offline maps, movies, and games before arrival as internet is expensive and unreliable