Cuba
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Havana
- Population: approx. 11.0 million
- Languages: Spanish
- Area: 109,884 km²
- Time Zone: UTC-5 (EST)
- Currency: Cuban peso (CUP)
- Flag colors: Blue, white, red
- National Day: July 26 (Day of the National Rebellion) / January 1 (Triumph of the Revolution)
- National Anthem: La Bayamesa
- Neighboring countries: None (island nation near USA, Mexico, Bahamas, Haiti, and Jamaica)
Top 15 Largest cities
- Havana
- Santiago de Cuba
- Camagüey
- Holguín
- Guantánamo
- Santa Clara
- Las Tunas
- Bayamo
- Cienfuegos
- Pinar del Río
- Matanzas
- Ciego de Ávila
- Sancti Spíritus
- Manzanillo
- Trinidad
Top 15 Attractions
- Old Havana (Habana Vieja) & El Malecón
- Viñales Valley (Valle de Viñales)
- Trinidad (Historic Center & Plaza Mayor)
- Varadero Beaches
- Cayo Coco & Cayo Guillermo
- Che Guevara Mausoleum (Santa Clara)
- Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca (Santiago de Cuba)
- Cienfuegos Historic Center
- Cayo Largo del Sur (Playa Paraíso)
- Topes de Collantes National Park
- Baracoa (Cuba's oldest town)
- El Capitolio (Havana)
- Santuario de la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre
- Valle de los Ingenios
- Zapata Peninsula & Bay of Pigs
Climate and Nature
Cuba enjoys a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round tempered by trade winds. The landscape is extraordinarily diverse, ranging from the dramatic limestone hills (mogotes) of the Viñales Valley to pristine white-sand cays, dense mangroves, and the rugged Sierra Maestra mountain range.
Culture and Gastronomy
Cuban culture is a soulful blend of Spanish and African heritage, pulsing through music genres like son, salsa, and rumba. The cuisine features hearty staples like 'Ropa Vieja' (shredded beef stew) and 'Moros y Cristianos' (black beans and rice), alongside world-famous rum cocktails like the Mojito and Daiquiri.
Economy
Tourism serves as a critical economic driver for Cuba, complemented by exports of premium cigars (Habanos), rum, nickel, sugar, and medical services. The economy operates as a socialist system alongside a expanding private small-business sector.
Did you know?
- Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean and is affectionately called 'El Cocodrilo' due to its aerial shape?
- Vintage 1950s American cars ('almendrones') remain a fixture of daily life due to long-standing trade embargoes?
- Cuba is home to the Bee Hummingbird, the smallest bird in the world, measuring just 5 to 6 centimeters long?
- Famed author Ernest Hemingway lived in Cuba for over 20 years, writing 'The Old Man and the Sea' while residing there?
- Cigar rolling in Cuba is considered an art form, with authentic Habanos completely hand-rolled by master 'torcedores'?
Live footage: Discover Cuba via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Cuba and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Cuba: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Cuba: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Cuba in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
