U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Cuba due to crime and unreliable electrical power. Petty crime is a risk for travelers in Cuba.
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Is Cuba safe? 🇨🇺
Americas · Updated
As of October 2026, Cuba scores 54/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Cuba Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 5 Cuba destinations assessed, Viñales scores highest (65/100), while Trinidad scores lowest (39/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all-but-essential travel
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Cuba Protests in Cuba Cuba is experiencing a worsening economic situation with shortages of fuel, electricity, water and basic necessities. This is affecting tourism services and disrupting travel within the country.
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Level 3Avoid non-essential travel
Canada's official risk level for Cuba: avoid non-essential travel.
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Cuba destinations by safety score
#1🇨🇺ViñalesModerate · updated 18 October 202665#2🇨🇺VaraderoModerate · updated 18 October 202662#3🇨🇺Santiago de CubaModerate · updated 19 October 202659#4🇨🇺HavanaUse Caution · updated 13 October 202644#5🇨🇺TrinidadUse Caution · updated 13 October 202639
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03 · Evidence Signals
Cuba safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 50 | CA / US |
| 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 | 88.4% | 93 | 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 · 2025 | 71/100 | 71 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 41/100 | 41 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 4.1 / 100k | 88 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
04 · Questions
Cuba safety FAQ
Is Cuba safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Cuba Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Cuba averages 54/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Cuba?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Viñales currently scores highest at 65/100 (Moderate). Trinidad scores lowest at 39/100.
Where does this Cuba safety data come from?
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.