Embassy of Cuba in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; address Private Street 27, Santo Domingo; phone +18095374200. Head of mission: Ángel Custodio Arzuaga…
Head of mission: Ángel Custodio Arzuaga Reyes, Ambassador (as of 2025)
Cuba offers a compelling destination for Dominican visitors, characterized by its rich cultural heritage, colonial architecture, vibrant salsa music, and beautiful beaches. Despite facing recent challenges, the tourism sector remains crucial to Cuba's identity and economy. With around 600,000 Dominicans traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Cuba an appealing choice for their travels.
Cuba is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from the Dominican Republic. According to the Global Peace Index, Cuba ranks 96th out of 160 countries, closely following the Dominican Republic, which is ranked 95th. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Cuba is significantly lower at 5.0 per 100,000 people compared to the Dominican Republic's 10.5. Female murder rates are also lower in Cuba (2.1) than in the Dominican Republic (2.6). The Global Organized Crime Index shows that Cuba has lower scores in several categories, indicating less organized crime activity. For example, Cuba scores 2.5 for crime networks, while the Dominican Republic scores 5.5. Additionally, Cuba scores 1.0 for foreign crime and 1.5 for arms trafficking, both of which are notably better than the Dominican Republic's scores. Overall, while both countries face challenges, Cuba tends to have lower crime rates and organized crime indices, making it a relatively safe destination for tourists.