What are the must-have apps for traveling in Cuba?

The essential apps for Cuba are La Nave, Maps.me, AlaMesa, WhatsApp, Google Translate.

How many travel apps does Cuba have?

We've curated 9 apps across 7 categories for traveling in Cuba, including 6 essential apps.

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Q: What is the best ride hailing app in Cuba?

La Nave is the top-rated ride hailing app in Cuba. Cuba's closest equivalent to Uber, letting you request private drivers in Havana and major cities. Payment is cash-only.

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Internet access in Cuba is limited and heavily controlled by state provider ETECSA . download everything before you arrive. A VPN is essential as many international sites are blocked, and a local Cuban SIM (Cubacel) is strongly recommended for ride-hailing and messaging apps.

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Last updated: March 2026

La Nave

Essential

Cuba's closest equivalent to Uber, letting you request private drivers in Havana and major cities. Payment is cash-only.

Pro tip: You cannot register with a US phone number . use a European, UK, or Cuban SIM number instead. Download and set up before leaving home.

Bajanda

Nice to have

Another local ride-hailing app operating in Cuba, offering on-demand taxi booking with cash payment.

Pro tip: Use as a backup if La Nave has no drivers available in your area.

View Ride Hailing guide →

Maps.me

Essential

Offline map app powered by OpenStreetMap that works entirely without internet. Covers Cuba's streets, hiking trails, and points of interest.

Pro tip: Download the Cuba map pack at home before you travel . Wi-Fi in Cuba is too unreliable to download large map files.

Google Maps

Nice to have

Download Cuba's map for offline use before arrival. Useful for walking routes and saved location lists.

Pro tip: Save your key locations to a list before departing so you can access them without connectivity.

View Navigation guide →

AlaMesa

Essential

Cuba's go-to restaurant and bar discovery app, covering over 700 venues across the island including paladares, cafes, and bars . all accessible fully offline.

Pro tip: Works without internet, making it invaluable when you need to find a place to eat without burning through data.

View Food Delivery guide →

View Messaging guide →

View Language guide →

View Travel & Booking guide →

View Convenience Stores guide →

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Need data to use these apps? Get an eSIM before you go.