Embassy of Cuba in Tarawa, Kiribati
- Address: Anntenon; Bairiki; P.O. Box 490, Tarawa
- Phone: +68622771
- Fax: +68622428
- Website: cubadiplomatica.cu/kiribati
Head of mission: Mr. Carlos Manuel Rojas Lago, Ambassador (as of 2019)
Embassy of Cuba in Tarawa, Kiribati; address Anntenon; Bairiki; P.O. Box 490, Tarawa; phone +68622771. Head of mission: Mr. Carlos Manuel Rojas Lago.
Head of mission: Mr. Carlos Manuel Rojas Lago, Ambassador (as of 2019)
Cuba offers a captivating mix of cultural heritage and natural beauty, making it an appealing destination for some visitors from Kiribati. Its colonial architecture, lively salsa music, and beautiful beaches contribute to its charm. Despite recent challenges, Cuba remains an important part of its national identity and economy, attracting a segment of the I-Kiribati population.
Cuba is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Kiribati. According to the Global Peace Index, Cuba ranks 96th out of 160 countries, indicating a moderate level of safety. The murder rate in Cuba is lower than that of Kiribati, with 5.0 per 100,000 people compared to Kiribati's 7.5. In terms of organized crime, Cuba has a higher index score (4.0) for mafia groups compared to Kiribati (1.0), but it has lower scores in other categories, such as crime networks (2.5 for Cuba vs. 4.0 for Kiribati) and foreign crime (1.0 for Cuba vs. 2.5 for Kiribati). However, Cuba does have higher indices for human trafficking and smuggling (6.0) compared to Kiribati (4.5). Overall, while there are some concerns regarding organized crime in Cuba, the lower murder rate and various crime indices suggest that it remains a relatively safe destination for tourists.