GLD INDEXGLD COUNTRY SCORE
The national picture for LGBTQ+ travel.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Cuba has a published GLD Country Score of 73/100, in the High range.
Cuba combines recent marriage and family recognition with a state-controlled civic environment and significant practical constraints for travellers. Havana has the clearest LGBTQ+ visibility, while shortages, connectivity and payment limitations affect the broader journey.
PLACES TO STAY
Independent selections with sourced hotel information and LGBTQ+ travel context.
BEYOND THE NATIONAL SCORE
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-29. GLD score dates are shown separately.
Transport, cash access, accommodation, internet connectivity and changing entry rules can be less predictable than in neighbouring destinations. Travellers should verify requirements from authoritative sources close to departure.
Sources: Cuba Travel — official tourism portalGaylidays currently connects 12 scored cities to the national picture. Havana, Varadero, Matanzas are the three highest-scoring cities currently covered. Recorded city scores range from 66/100 in Camagüey to 72/100 in Havana, a 6-point spread that shows why local context still matters.
Source: GLD country and city scoring records. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.Family-law reform is significant, and community life is visible in Havana and selected centres. Independent organising, public expression and access to information still operate within the country’s wider political environment.
Sources: Cuba Travel — official tourism portalPayment methods, cash access, connectivity and current entry rules should all be confirmed before travel.
Sources: Cuba Travel — official tourism portalNo. Family rights are important, while civic space and social experience involve separate considerations.
Sources: Cuba Travel — official tourism portalHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
The country score combines legal rights, social acceptance, rule of law and travel comfort. City guides add the local perspective to this national foundation.
BEHIND THIS SCORE
The source-based overview above adds national and city-level context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
Components have different weights and may be subject to methodology caps; this is not a simple average.
ILGA World and Equaldex used for legal evidence; Equaldex Public Opinion Index used directly for social score; World Bank WGI Rule of Law percentile rank used directly; Canada, GOV.UK, Reuters and LGBTQ+ travel evidence used for travel comfort review.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 20 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.