Cuba gay

Book locally in town, or in advance with Airbnb Experiences. Super friendly, colorfully designed rooms, great views from the rooftop makes this a great place to stay to explore Havana. Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel tweeted, “Justice has been done.”

Interestingly, though, NPR notes that the 67% approval rating was far below the 90% or more that most government-backed referendums receive.

Wear your bathing suit so you go for a cooling swim after!

Foreign banks cards won’t work in ATMs. The exhibits showcase the events and figures that shaped modern Cuba, including Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. The gay section is to the left when you arrive and you’re looking out at the ocean. Paying in advance meant I didn’t have to carry cash to pay for my accommodation!

What to try: Their signature Cuban coffee and the freshly baked pastries.

➡️ El Idilio: A lesser-known gem among Havana’s paladares, El Idilio is celebrated for its inclusive atmosphere and hearty Cuban dishes. FAC attracts a diverse crowd, including many LGBTQ+ locals and tourists, making it a welcoming place to experience Cuba’s thriving arts scene.

LGBTQ Cubans were persecuted for decades. The staff is known for going above and beyond to ensure guests feel at home.

➡️ Airbnb and Casas Particulares: For an authentic and personal experience, stay in a privately-owned casa particular or book an Airbnb. They were excited when they found out I was from New York.

As a queer woman walking around, I felt very safe, even walking around after dark. 

Serious crimes are low in tourist areas.

Cuba’s national healthcare system covers access to hormones and gender affirmation surgery. 

LGBTQ Cubans can be themselves in public without worry of discrimination and harassment…though it’s worth noting that everyone is going to be accepting. 

As recently as 2019, Cuban LGBTQIA activists were arrested for holding a pride parade, according to Equaldex. 

While Cuba is safe to visit is you’re LGBT, conservative religious attitudes still hold strong.

Head to the Malecon before sunset, grab a spot on the beach wall, and enjoy the ambiance. But don’t let any of that scare you off! Along the way, you’ll get glimpses of local homes, coffee plantations, and wildlife. Airbnb Experiences lets you book walking tours direct with locals, which is something you can’t do on Viator or Get Your Guide, so that’s where I’d check!

Havana has a few choices when it comes to gay friendly hotels:

Outside Havana, LGBTQ-friendly choices will be more limited. Instruction #1 of 2022 of the Ministry of Justice repealed Instruction #1 of 2012 that made the name change for trans people subject to a change of sex, following genital adjustment surgery.