Americas · Updated
As of July 2026, Cuba scores 44/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 5 Cuba destinations assessed, Viñales scores highest (44/100), while Havana scores lowest (44/100).
01 · Official Guidance
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all-but-essential travel to parts
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Cuba Protests in Cuba The ongoing situation in Cuba has led to a series of recent protests. To date most of these have remained peaceful but be aware that protests can escalate.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 3Avoid non-essential travel
Canada's official risk level for Cuba: avoid non-essential travel.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 3 — Avoid non-essential travel | 25 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2019 | 4.5 / 100k | 69 | World Bank Open Data (2019) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 98.6% | 100 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 0.8% | 96 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 71/100 | 71 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 46/100 | 46 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 5.4 / 100k | 82 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
On our composite index Cuba averages 44/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Viñales currently scores highest at 44/100 (Use Caution). Havana scores lowest at 44/100.
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.