Triumph of the Revolution

📣 Traveler notes

Cuba is a large Caribbean island featuring nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, colonial architecture, and a diverse culture. The country has been governed by a communist regime since the 1959 Cuban Revolution and remains subject to a US embargo.

• January 1: Triumph of the Revolution
• January 2: Victory of the Armed Forces Day
• Good Friday: Variable date
• May 1: Labour Day
• July 25: Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada Garrison
• Cuban culture is generally courteous and direct. Avoid political discussions or inquiries into local politics, as this can make locals uncomfortable. Supporting local economies by staying in *casas particulares*, eating in *paladares*, or shopping from street vendors is encouraged. Note that local vendors may view tourists as sources of goods and may ask for products that are difficult to acquire.