March 5, 2013
Moderate subtropical with two seasons. Dry season, which runs from November to April is less humid and cooler with average highs of 26-29?? C and lows of 18-20?? C. Summer temperatures average 32 ?? C with high humidity. The average water temperature is 25?? C along the coast. Hurricane season is June-November, with most storms […]
March 5, 2013
Entering the country Every tourist must have a valid passport and a tourist card (the tourist card is available from the airline at the airport). If you are planning to work, do business or study in Cuba, you will need a visa. Please contact Consulate General of Cuba. Number of Airports: 15 in total, including […]
March 5, 2013
Transportation Cuba has excellent taxi services as well as car, van and motorcycle rentals. Tour buses in Havana, Pinar del R??o, Jardines del Rey, Trinidad, Baracoa and Varadero cover the major sites of interest. For special excursions, contact the tourism desk at your hotel. Economy travel on buses among major centres around the country is […]
March 5, 2013
Cuba is very safe. The country is extremely family-friendly, and children are welcome virtually everywhere. Even a woman traveling alone can wander the cities and countryside freely, in complete confidence. Common sense precautions should be taken to protect valuables: Hold on to your purse in crowded areas Keep your wallet in your front pocket Do […]
February 25, 2013
The hard way to book a casa would be to find several casas that look good and are located in your target area by checking out review sites, casa particular listings in sites or guidebooks. Do an internet search for the Casa name and visit the search related pages. Then contact the Casa either by […]
March 18, 2011
All the goods and services in Cuba are priced in Cuban Convertible pesos only, (including transportation and the departure tax from Cuba are priced and payable in CUCs). You can check the Convertible peso rates at CubanCurrency.net. Currency exchange from US dollars in Convertible pesos will be subject to a 10% charge while transactions from […]
February 2, 2009
Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city in Cuba??and a historical and cultural treasure. The city is often regarded as the root of the Cuban Revolution, and the many museums here retrace key events from this important period of Cuba’s history. But unlike Trinidad, which seems frozen in time, Santiago de Cuba mixes modern […]
June 26, 2008
If you???re interested, you can arrange a home stay in Cuba consisting of either a private room (often with private bathroom) in a home, or even a small semi-attached apartment. In Havana, costs range between CUC 25 and CUC 40 a night. This is a per room and not a per person cost. Outside the […]
May 5, 2008
Nudging the emerald Escambray mountains, Trinidad is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Cuba’s most charming towns. So perfectly preserved are the quaint colonial buildings, the entire town feels as though it’s trapped in a time warp from the 18th century. Stroll the winding cobbled streets here to discover a trove of architectural […]
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May 5, 2013
Travel Visas
by Carlos Rodriguez • Travel tips, Travelers
Travel requirements for foreign tourists: A passport valid for at least one week after the return date from Cuba, a return ticket and a tourist card (available from airlines, travel agents or Cuban consulates located in various countries for a fee) completed with your address while in Cuba. Do not lose this document ??? you???ll […]