# Cuba Spring Break 2027 Guide > Havana's old town, classic cars and Varadero's 13-mile beach. For Americans, Cuba isn't a spring break party trip: U.S. law still restricts tourist travel. URL: https://springbreak.com/destinations/cuba.html Location: Cuba, Caribbean Updated: 2026-11-11 2027 status: TBA ## Key facts - Fly into: HAV - U.S. travelers: OFAC travel categories only - Best known for: Old Havana, Varadero ## 2026 popularity rating Score: 20/100 (rank #20 of 21; visitation 1/5, search & social buzz 1/5, spring-break crowd 1/5; low confidence) - U.S. tourist travel is restricted ## 2027 events and packages Note: Americans can visit only under OFAC's authorized travel categories, not as tourists. ## What to know first - U.S. citizens can visit only under one of the authorized OFAC travel categories (such as educational or support for the Cuban people), not as tourists. - U.S. credit and debit cards generally don't work, so bring cash. - Canadian and European students visit freely. ## Highlights - Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. - Varadero: one of the Caribbean's longest beaches. - Guardalavaca and Playa Esmeralda resorts in the east. ## FAQ ### Is Cuba a good spring break destination for 2027? Cuba scored 20/100 (#20 of 21, "Quiet") in our Spring Break 2026 popularity rating, based on visitation, search buzz and college crowds. Havana's old town, classic cars and Varadero's 13-mile beach. For Americans, Cuba isn't a spring break party trip: U.S. law still restricts tourist travel. ### What airport do you fly into for Cuba? Fly into HAV. ### What's happening in Cuba for Spring Break 2027? No 2027 spring break events have been announced for Cuba yet. Lineups are usually announced in December and January. ### When is spring break 2027? Most college spring breaks in 2027 fall between March 6 and March 28. Easter is March 28, 2027, which makes the season early and compressed. ## Videos - Rick Steves' Guide to Cuba (Rick Steves' Europe): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_yGtFPSswA - Top 10 Things to do in Havana, Cuba (Havana Travel Guide) (BackPacker Steve): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoALIZBx8fw