According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Cuba is one of the leading nations in employment of thermal waters for health rehabilitation. Cuba’s spas are among the favorites of vacationers from many countries, including America, Canada, Spain and Italy, who come to the Island for recovery. Nowadays, among the main receptors are San Diego de los Baños, in Pinar del Río; Elguea, in Villa Clara; and San José del Lago, in Sancti Spíritus. In all of these locations, the medical and paramedical staff are highly trained and professional. The treatments offered and results obtained are backed by the Cuban Ministry of Public Health.

The thermal waters of Elguea, on the northern coast of Villa Clara, are regarded as among the best in the world because of their high thermal and mineral properties. Located 200 Km to the East of Havana, the spa has more than 130 rooms, out of which 97 are 3-star category, devoted to international health tourism. A modern thermal unit, unique of its type in Latin America and the Caribbean, is working here. Elguea has four swimming pools and eight thermal baths, electrotherapy rooms, and gyms among other offerings, as well as attractions typical of the area characterized by its rural landscapes. Different treatments are offered here, such as treatments for respiratory, circulatory, bone, kidney, gastric, dermatological, and gynecological diseases, among others. From Elguea, you can visit Santa Clara City, the Northern Keys in Villa Clara, and Varadero.

Located 70 Km to the North of Sancti Spíritus, The Lagos de Mayajigua, Villa San José del Lago (Mayajigua Lakes), is another exclusive center in the treatment of chronic diseases with or without systemic repercussion, and nervous system diseases. Highly proven has been the effectiveness of the treatments in the cases of psoriasis. The historic records of this charming place date form 1513, when the town was occupied by Mayajigua and visited by Pánfilo de Narváez during his route around the Island, following orders of Diego Velázquez. The hotel has 88 rooms and welcomes more than twenty thousand guests every year. Nearby touristic attractions include Yaguajay City, the Northern Keys of Villa Clara, and Ciego de Ávila City. The hotel is also suitable for hunting in the nearby game preserves.

The San Diego spa, 100 km west of Havana, dates from almost 400 years ago. In 1632, when the Spanish Crown gave Don Diego de Sayas these lands as a gift, the deposit was mentioned as 20 square kilometers of springs rising from 400 meters deep. Today, 4 doctors, 11 nurses, and 12 medical technicians take care of the variety of services offered in the complex: physical therapy, gymnastics, mud therapy, acupuncture, hydrology, laboratory, pharmacy, among others. Various individual and collective swimming pools, and private rooms for those that prefer intimacy, are available to guests. The cozy Mirador hotel, 50 km away, is the best option for those who decide to spend the night in the San Diego town. There are optional excursions to the Viñales Valley, the Soroa Orchid Garden, the Community of Las Terrazas, and La Güira National Park being sold at the hotel.