Entry & Exit Requirement
Visa Requirements: US Travel to Cuba remains prohibited, unless you obtain a license from the Department of Treasure OR your travel falls into 1 of 12 authorized travel categories. Consult with Department of Treasury or Travel Agent.
Passport Validity: Must be valid at the time of entry
Blank Passport Pages: At least two (2) blank pages
The export of Cuban convertible pesos (CUC) is strictly prohibited, regardless of the amount.
Time Zone
CDT (Cuban Daylight Time)
Daylight savings time is observed
Time Zone Difference
New York: No time difference
Houston: CST + 1 hour
Los Angeles: PST + 3 hours
Currency
Cuban peso (CUP) and Cuban convertible peso (CUC)
All currencies have a 3% exchange fee. USD has an additional 10% tax upon exchange. Tip: Before leaving the US, convert USD to Canadian Dollars to avoid the additional 10% tax on USD conversion.
U.S credit and debit cards are not accepted.
Bring enough cash to cover ALL expenses during your stay.
Language
Spanish
Health, Safety & Security
Emergency Number: 106 (Police Department) & 105 (Fire Department)
Security Environment: Relatively stable and with a strong military and police presence.
Crime: Increased property and violent crimes against tourists, which are opportunistic. Tourists should stay vigilant.
Air Pollution: Classified as serious due primarily to emissions from trucks, buses and automobiles built before 1959.
Health: Diarrhea is common among travelers. Travelers are advised to wash hands, drink bottled water and avoid uncooked street foods.
Food & Water
Is water is safe to drink? No
Food Do’s:
Eat food that is well done and served hot
Eat fruits, nuts and vegetables you can peel
Food Don’ts:
Eat raw, uncooked, or cold meats, poultry, fish, seafood or eggs
Eat bush or game meat
Transportation
Colectivos/Almendrones/Shared Taxis
Private Taxi
Bici Bus
Intercity Bus
Accessibility
Cuba has limited accessibility