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Cuba's Tourism Plummets Amid U.S. Blockade and Cancellations

4/1/2026

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Taxi driver Rainier Hernandez says Cuba's tourism collapsed due to a U.S. oil blockade, cutting work.
In 2018 Cuba welcomed 4.8 million visitors, but last year only 1.6 million came.
Hotel concierge Jonathan Garcia reports cancellations spurred by fears of U.S. military action against Cuba.
Tour guide Carlos Fariñas struggles with rising transport costs and fewer bookings.
Many Cubans are considering leaving the country for better opportunities.

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Taxi driver Rainier Hernandez says Cuba's tourism collapsed due to a U.S. oil blockade, cutting work.
In 2018 Cuba welcomed 4.8 million visitors, but last year only 1.6 million came.
Hotel concierge Jonathan Garcia reports cancellations spurred by fears of U.S. military action against Cuba.
Tour guide Carlos Fariñas struggles with rising transport costs and fewer bookings.
Many Cubans are considering leaving the country for better opportunities.