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Amid the profound economic and energy crisis facing Cuba, a publication associated with the Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR) asserted that the island remains a safe and attractive destination for foreign visitors.
The magazine Sol de Cuba, published by the ministry itself, gathered testimonials published in the Facebook group “Tips for Traveling to Cuba,” where several travelers reportedly responded to the concerns of a U.S. user who inquired about the current situation in the country before her daughter travels to the island with a group of photographers.
According to the official publication, most responses agreed that Cuba remains a safe destination.
Some participants even stated that the country is “safer than the United States or Canada” and that tourists can travel around the island without significant worries if they use common sense.
Other comments cited by the magazine highlight the hospitality of Cubans and the cultural experiences that the country offers.
Several travelers noted that visitors often feel warmly welcomed and that interacting with the local population is one of the main attractions of the destination.
The article also includes opinions from travel organizers and accommodation owners who assert that the economic problems facing the country do not directly affect tourists.
Nonetheless, among the practical recommendations mentioned by travelers themselves are warnings about power outages, fuel shortages, and the necessity to bring cash, flashlights, medications, and portable chargers during their stay on the island.
The assessments published by the MINTUR magazine contrast sharply with the current situation in the country, characterized by prolonged power outages, shortages of food and fuel, as well as a general decline in basic services.
This situation is reflected in the data from the National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI) which confirms that tourism in Cuba is showing signs of accelerated deterioration amid the current fuel crisis affecting the country.
This Monday, the ONEI revealed that until January 2026, Cuba received 240,578 tourists, which represents 90.8% of the same period in 2025. This means there were 24,255 fewer travelers than a year ago.
Additionally, it was recently reported that the international airports in Cuba will continue to lack fuel for airplanes at least until April 10, according to an official notice issued by the island's aviation authorities.
The information was reported by the agency EFE, which stated that the Notam message, directed at pilots and air traffic controllers, confirms that the Jet A1 kerosene shortage affects all international terminals in the country and will be valid for an additional month.
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