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Inside Background
Architecture 
The Edificio Bacardi (the Bacardi Building) in Havana is definitely worth a...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Culture 
There are many things that make Cuba unique, or at least pretty different...
Last edited: 11 April 2011
Health & Safety 
Safety In General Often when traveling people seem to check safety awareness at...
Last edited: 16 December 2015
History 
Cuba is mostly associated with 20th century cold war politics and particularly...
Last edited: 23 January 2013
Recommended Reading 
An Innocent in Cuba: David McFadden Ay Cuba!  A Socio-Erotic Journey: Andrei...
Last edited: 21 October 2016
Tourist Board Info 
Click here for the official website of the Cuban Ministry of Tourism. You can...
Last edited: 21 May 2014
Crimes and Scams in Cuba 
The so-called “scams” in Cuba are invariably bush league when compared to many...
Last edited: 10 May 2016
Cuban Aduana 
This page is summarising the rules and regulations required by Cuban Customs...
Last edited: 1 March 2015
Cuban Cigars - Changing the Rules ?  
Cuba has been cracking down on the export of so called "street" cigars and many...
Last edited: 26 January 2011
Cuban Cigars (Peso and General Info) 
Cuban Cigars One of the biggest exports from Cuba to the rest of the world are...
Last edited: 17 February 2016
Electricity 
Although the power supply in Cuba is mainly 110 volts, most of the modern...
Last edited: 10 April 2016
Emergency Funds, what to do 
How Do I Procure Emergency Funds While in Cuba?  What kind of money should We...
Last edited: 10 September 2012
Finding Your Way Around 
Frequently, travelers planning a trip to Cuba are interested in locating a map...
Last edited: 6 May 2014
Havana Club Rum 
Here are the current prices in CUC's, as at June 2014, for Havana Club and...
Last edited: 29 May 2014
Items allowed into Cuba 
There is a great deal of information about Cuba that comes from both travel...
Last edited: 28 August 2016
Leaving Via VIP Lounge 
The vacation's over and you head to the Varadero airport only to find seven jet...
Last edited: 13 January 2015
Money Misconceptions 
(Updated September 30, 2016) Comments from travelers, travel agents and forum...
Last edited: 30 September 2016
Mosquito repellent 
Many people when travelling to Cuba are concerned about mosquitos.   They are...
Last edited: 8 June 2015
Places with Wifi in Cuba 
Here are most of the places that have Wi-Fi in Cuba. None is free and the price...
Last edited: 22 October 2016
Responsible Traveller to Cuba 
  Packing Bring only what you need, completely pack a week before you go, then...
Last edited: 2 January 2011
The Arts 
In terms of the arts, Cuba has a lot to offer: one of the best ballet companies...
Last edited: 28 December 2007
Things to do in Guardalavaca/Holguin 
This article will apply to anyone staying at any of the Holguin/Guardalavaca...
Last edited: 9 March 2016
Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Some good advice for travel to any destination:  Pack all valuables in your...
Last edited: 7 May 2016
Getting Around 
Varadero to Havana and Vice Versa Many tour companies offer tour packages to...
Last edited: 25 February 2016
Public Transportation 
Public transportation is good in the city hub provinces  of Havana and Santiago...
Last edited: 21 May 2012
Taxis & Rental Cars 
As there is no Sat Nav in Cuba, it is advisable to download an app.  Cuba...
Last edited: 6 April 2016
Arrrival & Departure Information 
This page is designed to inform you of arrival and departure procedures into...
Last edited: 10 April 2016
Cuban Customs Declaration Card 
This is a guide on how to fill in the Cuban Customs Declaration form which will...
Last edited: 25 June 2016
Driving in Cuba 
Driving in Cuba Renting a car and driving in Cuba is not as difficult as some...
Last edited: 28 May 2015
luggage weight at airport 
Be mindful that the luggage weigh scales in Cuban airports may show a higher...
Last edited: 12 December 2012
Movies on UK airlines flying to Cuba 
Here is a list of the films showing on Thomas Cook flights to Cuba.    These...
Last edited: 4 September 2014
Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
If you are visiting Varadero a great day trip is renting a moped and driving...
Last edited: 21 February 2012
First-time Visitors 
Cuba is a place some travelers visit only once in a lifetime, due to travel...
Last edited: 8 January 2015
Nightlife 
The nightlife in Cuba is rich and varied, but there are two spots that...
Last edited: 16 July 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
The real Cuba. Baracoa has a unique feel to it. It is surrounded by beautiful...
Last edited: 16 March 2008
Sports & Activities 
Walking and Jogging: The important thing for foot travelers to remember is to...
Last edited: 24 June 2006
Baseball (A Must Do) 
Baseball, Cuba's National Sport   Cuban Baseball / Tourism Many of the tourists...
Last edited: 11 March 2008
Biking in the vicinity of Varadero 
  Many tourists who visit the Varadero area, come with their road bikes so to...
Last edited: 20 December 2012
But in the Night - Casa de la Musica! 
History and Architecture During the Day, and in the Night - Casa De La Musica...
Last edited: 8 February 2016
Cuba: First timers and US Travelers 
I recently returned from Cuba, so the following topics address many of the...
Last edited: 22 October 2016
Havana Craft & Souvenir Market 
Havana's new Craft and Souvenir Market. For those regular Havana visitors, or...
Last edited: 29 November 2012
Organised trips - Cayo Santa Maria 
Sunset Cruise - It's a different way to finish the day. You can take a cruise...
Last edited: 14 August 2011
Organised Trips ~ Guardalavaca Resorts 
  Below you will find details and prices of excursions that are available to...
Last edited: 20 December 2014
Santa Clara, Cuba 
    Santa Clara is a pretty small town but has lots of historical significance...
Last edited: 20 July 2011
Sunwing Excursions  
The following is the most up to date excursion list for Canadian travellers in...
Last edited: 26 August 2011
Playa Pilar 
Beautiful beach.   You can even go snorkelling there. But watch out for...
Last edited: 2 January 2011
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Inside Dining Scene
Dress Code at a la carte restaurants 
Generally speaking there is a dress code for the a la carte restaurants at most...
Last edited: 22 March 2014
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Inside For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
As of February 21st 2008, the following currencies can be exchanged into Cuban...
Last edited: 7 October 2016
Crossing the Border 
A valid Passport and a Cuban Visa (known as a Tourist Card) are required when...
Last edited: 27 November 2015
Important Phrases 
It is always good to learn some basic phrases like hello, thank you, etc. in...
Last edited: 27 March 2014
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping is not a common practice in Cuba outside of the all-inclusive resorts...
Last edited: 11 July 2016
A primer on Foreign Exchange 
(Updated September 30, 2016) Travellers to Cuba often ask what currency to...
Last edited: 30 September 2016
ATMs and Cards 2014 update 
There have been some concerns raised over the use of ATMs and certain...
Last edited: 8 February 2014
Currency and Credit Cards 
On Monday 14th March 2011 Cuba’s Central Bank devaluated the Convertible Peso...
Last edited: 17 October 2016
Currency for Tipping 
(Updated July 11, 2016) Travelers arriving in Cuba for the first time often...
Last edited: 13 July 2016
Goodbuy CUC or Farewell CUP? 
Stumbled upon this information on-line by accident, but it was confirmed (Feb...
Last edited: 8 February 2014
Items to take 
 Since things have considerably changed in Cuba in the last years, it's not...
Last edited: 27 February 2014
No Pesos for you! 
Here's an update to changing CAD to CUC. The airport desk charges approx...
Last edited: 10 February 2014
Taking Cuban items out of Cuba 
Travelers should be aware that Cuban customs can be very strict about taking...
Last edited: 15 January 2015
Things to Pack 
 (Updated July 11, 2016) Travel Advisory!... Pack all valuables with your carry...
Last edited: 11 July 2016
Tipping at the All Inclusive Resorts 
(Updated July 11, 2016) First off, tipping is not a common practice in Cuba...
Last edited: 11 July 2016
Top 10 Cuba Travel Tips 
Here are a collection of tips based on several trips: 1. Adjust your...
Last edited: 6 February 2016
What I should know before I go 
CUBA – Things to Know B4 You Go Vaccinations:-  There are no compulsory...
Last edited: 3 August 2016