CubaPLUS Magazine

The second edition of the Motivos Cubanacan Fam Trip has shifted its program to include the country’s western and central regions, following damage caused by Hurricane Melissa to facilities in eastern Cuba.

"This is an exhibition I've been trying to mount for 15 years," stated Cuban visual artist Michel Mirabal about his show "Tú no me conoces" (You Don't Know Me), which is set to open on November 8th in the capital.

La Diabetes mellitus en el adulto mayor es uno de los temas debatidos este viernes en la jornada final del XI Congreso Cubano de Diabetes que sesionó en La Habana con la asistencia de delegados nacionales y latinoamericanos. La obesidad, diabetes y el síndrome cardiovascular, renal, hepático, metabólico; y la Epidemiología y diagnóstico de la enfermedad renal diabética son tópicos analizados entre los delegados de Honduras, El Salvador, México, Ecuador y el país anfitrión.

Nature tourism has become a global trend, driven largely by humanity’s growing need to reconnect with a world that provides peace, spirituality, and well-being. In this regard, Cuba is especially well positioned, offering privileged conditions for this kind of travel.

Tourist operations for the 2025-2026 season have officially recommenced in Holguín with the arrival of the first Air Transat flight from Canada, carrying a group of vacationers from that country. This announcement, shared by Sol de Cuba this Wednesday, references a social media post from Gihana Galindo Enríquez, Cuba's Tourism Counselor in Canada. This flight marks the inaugural arrival of Canadian tourists at the Frank País International Airport in Holguín following the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Melissa on October 29th, all of which has since been meticulously repaired. According to tourism authorities, Holguín remains a favored Cuban destination for Canadians, celebrated for its magnificent beaches, spectacular natural landscapes, and rich history. Recognized as the island's third-leading tourist destination, Holguín boasts 40 kilometers of breathtaking coastline, three national natural parks – including the UNESCO World Heritage site, Alejandro de Humboldt National Park (shared with Guantánamo Province, declared in 2001) – and the largest aboriginal cemetery in the Antilles, El Chorro de Maíta, which safeguards invaluable testimonies of the country's aboriginal history. (Information and photos courtesy of Sol de Cuba, a digital publication of the Ministry of Tourism)

Natural beauty and history come together in Cuba's northeastern region of Bariay, the site where Christopher Columbus landed for the first time on the island, and which five centuries later draws countless people.

Approximately 70 people are set to benefit from the return of Operation Walk to Cuba, an international humanitarian organization that provides free surgeries to patients with joint conditions, thereby restoring their quality of life, as reported by the Ministry of Public Health (Minsap).

Cuba is a safe destination, capable of construction and defense against major natural events like the one that recently affected the eastern part of the country, stated Cuban Minister of Tourism Juan Carlos García Granda.

The Cuban University of Matanzas (UM) will host the first edition of the International Workshop for Young Researchers from March 25 to 27 next year.

The Hotel Nacional de Cuba, considered the flagship establishment of the country's hotel industry, has just received the World Luxury Hotel Award and the World Luxury Restaurant Award, recognizing its excellence within the luxury sector. According to information released by the Ministry of Tourism's publication, Sol de Cuba, these significant accolades, established in 2006, distinguish excellence in the luxury hotel, restaurant, travel, and spa industries. Winners are determined by votes cast by international travelers.

Approximately 200 photographers from 17 countries will participate in the 19th edition of the "Noviembre Fotográfico" (November Photography) event, which will showcase their work in various exhibition spaces throughout the Cuban capital starting on November 1st.

Cuba became one of the first signatory countries to the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, the opening ceremony of which took place at the National Convention Center in Hanoi.

The very title of the exhibition, "Playing is Breathing," could serve as its own catalog. But then there's the delightful dance with brushes and the unmistakable stamp of Cuban culture, ever-present in Diana Balboa's work today.

Russia's Nordwind Airlines, of the Pegas Touristik group, will resume direct flights between Moscow and the Cuban city of Holguin on October 29, TASS informed on Wednesday. This way, the region’s tourist hub will be connected to this important tourist-sending market, as it did in 2017

Havanatur, Cuba's premier tour operator, was recognized this Sunday for its key role as the official receptive agency for the Gran Retto open water swimming event, held in Varadero this past weekend. The award, presented during the closing ceremony, acknowledges the dedication and excellent work carried out by the entire Havanatur team of specialists responsible for the organization, marketing, and promotion of the event since its inaugural edition.

The 15th edition of the Varadero Gourmet International Festival concluded this Saturday at the Plaza América Convention Center, an event that has solidified its position as a benchmark for the development of Cuban gastronomy and its integration into tourism as a strategic asset, stated the Minister of Tourism of Cuba, Juan Carlos García Granda.

The website www.restaurantesencuba.com was officially launched this Friday as part of the activities of the 15th edition of the Varadero Gourmet International Festival, taking place until Saturday at the Plaza América Convention Center in the resort city of Matanzas province.

Ron de Cuba, as it is known internationally by its aficionados, is a vibrant presence at the 15th edition of the Varadero Gourmet International Festival. The event provides an ideal platform to showcase the rich and varied flavors that this spirit offers to every fortunate palate that experiences it.

The 15th edition of the Varadero Gourmet International Festival opened its doors this Thursday at the Plaza América fairgrounds. The central theme of this year's event is "Flavors Without Borders: The Magic of Fusion Cuisine with a Cuban Soul." Speaking at the opening of the event, which will run until Saturday, Cuba's Vice Minister of Tourism, Adalberto Venero, stated that the festival aims to internationalize the country's culinary traditions. He added that it will provide a platform for sharing best practices with international visitors.

The Broken Teacher is the title of a Cuban film shot in Ecuador, produced by DAMASU PRODUCCIONES—a creative and cinematic collective associated with ICAIC (Cuban Institute of Cinematic Art and Industry)—featuring actors from Cuba, Ecuador, the United States, and Chile. The film was shot entirely in the Ecuadorian province of Los Ríos, located midway between Quito and Guayaquil, an area known for its complex security situation and curfews. These locations were chosen for their authenticity, as DAMASU PRODUCCIONES aims to distribute the production on platforms such as Netflix, according to an exclusive statement to CubaPLUS by producer Daniel Martín Subiaut.