Russian tourists who recently traveled to Cuba reported that they left the island just three days after their arrival, deeming the conditions “unbearable.”
Reportur cited statements from those affected and noted that the main issues were power outages, lack of water, food shortages, and the decline in customer service.
They were unbearable days, some travelers expressed, who also complained about the accumulation of trash in the streets and the presence of viruses and illnesses, as well as the drastic decrease in air connections. “From two daily flights, it has gone down to three a week,” they stated.
On social media, numerous Russian visitors have expressed their dissatisfaction with their experience on the island, which has contributed to the collapse of tourism.
Recently, the testimony of Russian tourist Anna S. starkly reflected the decline of Cuban tourism. After staying at a hotel in Cayo Coco, she described dirt, shortages, and general deterioration.
"There was no drinking water in the room and the towels were only changed with a tip," she reported. Despite the natural beauty of the Caribbean, she spoke of "ruins, mosquitoes, and frustration."
In Cuba, hotel occupancy fell to 24%, and the arrival of Russian travelers drastically decreased in 2025.
The crisis in the country is impacting the population, but it is also beginning to be felt in hotels, many of which lack sufficient staff and are suffering from power and water outages, in addition to the limited food supply.
The collapse of tourism in Cuba exposes the inefficiency of the state model and the regime's inability to sustain one of its most important sectors.
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