
The Essential Paper Navigator for Cuba: Freytag & Berndt
Experience the entire length of the 'Pearl of the Antilles' with the Freytag & Berndt Cuba East & Cuba West Road Map Set (AK3503). Split across two highly detailed, double-sided sheets at an excellent 1:400,000 scale, this set is the most comprehensive guide available for a self-drive or extended tour of Cuba, where reliable internet and GPS data can be hard to find.
Key Features for the Cuban Traveler:
Complete Island Coverage: The split format allows for exceptional detail on the key areas of the island, from the tobacco fields of Pinar del Río in the West to the historic city of Santiago de Cuba in the East.
Superior Road Detail: The maps clearly mark all classes of roads, including motorways, main routes, secondary roads, and tracks. Driving distances are explicitly noted, essential for planning fuel stops and daily routes.
Crucial City Insets: Navigate Cuba's most beautiful cities effortlessly with detailed city plans for major centers including La Habana (Havana), Varadero, Santiago de Cuba, Cienfuegos, and Camagüey.
Tourist Information Focus: Clearly pinpoints beaches, national parks (like Viñales and Sierra Maestra), dive sites, cultural monuments, and World Heritage Sites (e.g., Trinidad), making it a perfect leisure and tourist guide.
Traveler's Extras: The set typically includes a multilingual legend and a convenient Index Booklet listing towns and cities, providing quick-look reference for postal codes and locations.
For planning a route on the Malecón or exploring the colonial charm of Trinidad, the AK3503 map set is your reliable, offline guide to Cuba.