Since the relationship between the United States and Cuba is still being graduallynurtured, the capital city of Havana is the most common location for students to study abroad in Cuba. With a population of 2.1 million, Havana is a lively city with plenty to do and see. Some of the top sites in the city include, Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña, a fortress built in the 18th century, Plaza Vieja, the city’s old square, and Museo Napoleonico, a museum with a collection of pieces from the 18th and 19th century. Students who study in Havana will most likely attend classes at the University of Havana, one of the oldest universities in the region.

Aside from Havana, students may also find themselves studying in Cuba in Viñales, which is home to Viñales National Park, or in the city of Trinidad.

Cuba has much to offer throughout the country. Students should most definitely visit the exquisite beach town of Baracoa, while studying abroad in Cuba, and experience Cuban nightlife; nightlife in Cuba is always booming with local music, lively restaurants, and a significant amount of dancing, all over the neighborhood streets of the Havana especially. Students will find Cuba to be an easy country to navigate, with a wide range of buses and public transportation options in the cities traveling to other parts of the country.