Is Public Nudity Legal in Cuba?
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The status is unclear: the 2022 Penal Code punishes anyone who 'publicly performs sexual exhibitions or acts that should only occur in private', but does not say whether simple nudity counts. We found no official or federation source on nude beaches.[1]
Main provision: Código Penal (Ley 151/2022), art. 397.4 (acoso y ultraje sexual)
Designated nude beaches or tolerance?
Not documented in official or federation sources we found.
Private naturist clubs and resorts
Not documented in sources we found.
Penalties
Article 397.4 carries the article 397.1 penalty: 6 months to 2 years' deprivation of liberty, a fine of 200 to 500 cuotas, or both.[1]
Frequently asked questions
Is public nudity legal in Cuba?
The status is unclear: the 2022 Penal Code punishes anyone who 'publicly performs sexual exhibitions or acts that should only occur in private', but does not say whether simple nudity counts. We found no official or federation source on nude beaches.
Are there official nude beaches in Cuba?
Not documented in official or federation sources we found.
Is nudity allowed at private naturist clubs in Cuba?
Not documented in sources we found.
What is the penalty for public nudity in Cuba?
Article 397.4 carries the article 397.1 penalty: 6 months to 2 years' deprivation of liberty, a fine of 200 to 500 cuotas, or both.
Sources
This page summarises the law for travellers and is not legal advice. Laws, local bylaws and enforcement change; follow local signs and check the sources below. Last checked 31 October 2026.