Cuba Travel Guide 🇨🇺
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Cuba — Havana old town, classic cars, colonial cities, beaches & music culture
🌤 Live Weather — Havana
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Havana
🏝 Highlights Old Havana · Viñales Valley · Varadero Beaches
💱 Currency Cuban Peso (CUP)
🗣 Language Spanish (limited English)
⏱ Time Zone GMT−5
🔌 Plug Type Type A · B — 110–220V
Famous for: classic cars · salsa & street music · tobacco valleys · colorful colonial districts
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Tourist card required (most travelers) Passport valid 6+ months Travel insurance required- Return / onward ticket usually required
- Special entry rules for some nationalities
- Keep accommodation details handy
Always check airline or embassy guidance before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Nov–Apr Dry & peak tourist season
🌧 May–Oct Wet & humid season
🎶 Feb–Apr Best for festivals & events
💸 Shoulder Season Fewer crowds
Hurricane risk exists from Jun–Nov.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $40–70 / ₹3,300–₹5,800 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — $90–150 / ₹7,500–₹12,500 per day
- 👑 Luxury — $220+ / ₹18,000+ per day
Private taxis & premium beach resorts increase costs.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Havana Viñales Valley Varadero Trinidad Cienfuegos Santa Clara🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Classic taxis & private transfers
- Intercity tourist buses
- Limited domestic flights
- Shared colectivos in some routes
Book long-distance buses in advance in peak months.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main provider — ETECSA
- Tourist SIMs available
- Public Wi-Fi hotspots
- Internet speeds vary
Download offline maps & tickets before arrival.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash-first economy
- Cards accepted at limited places
- USD/EUR sometimes exchangeable
- ATMs limited outside big cities
Carry sufficient cash for rural & small-town travel.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Ropa Vieja
- Rice & beans
- Yuca & plantain dishes
- Cuban sandwiches
- Tropical fruits & rum drinks
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Havana Jazz Festival
- Festival del Caribe
- International Ballet Festival
- Carnival celebrations
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Tourist zones generally safe
- Beware street scams
- Use licensed taxis
- Carry ID & entry documents
Local services in small towns may be limited — plan ahead.
🎒 What to Pack
- Light tropical clothing
- Cash reserve
- Power adapter
- Sunscreen & hat
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Tropical Caribbean climate
- Warm year-round
- Dry & rainy seasons
- Hurricane season Jun–Nov
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Old Havana & Malecón
- Day 2 — Classic car tour & museums
- Day 3 — Viñales Valley tobacco farms
- Day 4 — Trinidad colonial streets
- Day 5 — Varadero beach day
❓ FAQs
Is English widely spoken?
Limited — Spanish is essential outside tourist areas.
Do I need cash?
Yes — most everyday transactions are cash-based.
Is Cuba good for history & culture?
Yes — colonial towns, music, architecture & heritage streets.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 104
👮 Police 106
🔥 Fire 105
🩺 Medical Assistance Local Clinics / Hospitals