Helpful Hints
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US dollars are no
longer accepted in Cuba and will need to be exchanged at the
approximate rate of 20% for Cuban Chavitos at the Airport or
Change Houses throughout the island. |
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It is advisable to use cash at all times in Cuba
as US originated credit cards are not accepted because of the US embargo
against Cuba. It is recommended that you take more than what you plan on
spending in the
event of an emergency. |
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If you need to change a $50 or $100 dollar bill you
will need to provide an address and a passport number. There are establishments that will accept a copy of
your passport rather than the actual document. |
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The rule of thumb here is to take
with you whatever you feel
you will need, as there are no drugstores or convenience stores, where you can
easily purchase toiletries and over the counter medications. |
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Since there is a water shortage in Cuba and the
majority of bathrooms, public or private do not have toilet paper, it is
recommended to take travel size baby wipes & travel size Kleenex. |
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As with many foreign countries it is best not
to drink tap water. You can buy bottled water in most shopping
establishments, keep in mind that ice cubes
are generally made with tap water and this does not kill the bacteria....so be careful!! |
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In spite of the hardships
the Cuban people face everyday, they are very friendly, warm, and open. Overall crime in Cuba is very low and probably one of the safest
places in the world to visit. There are policemen in most of the
popular areas to assist the traveler. If you use your common sense, more than likely you will not have any
problems in Cuba, on the contrary, you will have an incredible and unique
experience and will want to return. |
We have listed but a few suggestions to help you enjoy
your stay in Cuba. For further
details, you may contact us either by e-mail or by phone.
We will be more than happy to
answer all of your questions.
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