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FAQ'S Frequently Asked Questions:
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They told me I need to a book an hotel, |
| - Yikes!! I don't speak Spanish... !!! Click>> |
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| - What about money? and can I use my credit card? Click >> |
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I hear many prescription drugs are not available in Cuba ... |
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I'm a woman traveling alone ... ... Is Cuba a safe place to travel for me? Click >> |
| - What are the best places to visit in Cuba? Click>> |
| - Can you rent a bike in Cuba? Click >> |
| - Can you play golf in Cuba? Click >> |
| - Where can I have a cheap and decent dinner? Click >> |
| - What's the best way to travel around Cuba? Click >> |
| - What and where are the best nightlife places to go in Cuba? Click >> |
USA Related Questions
| - Isn't it illegal for Americans to travel to Cuba? Click >> |
| - How do I get there anyway as a US citizen? Click >> |
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Isn't Cuba a dangerous country? Actually,
Cuba has the lowest crime rate in the Western Hemisphere! Foreign currency and/or convertible pesos (CUC) are vital to their economy, they bend over backwards to make sure everyone has a safe and pleasant stay. Altough, be aware of your belongings in cities like Havana and Santiago de Cuba. Crime is increasing here since the last year ... Related Links:
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Do they have Internet & E-mail access there? Yes. It is rare, however, for ordinary Cubans to have internet access. Almost
all hotels have at least 1 or 2 computers to go on the internet
for foreigners.
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The Caribbean is so expensive ... how much will it cost? For the price of a hotel room on most other islands in the caribbe, all of your daily expenses will be covered in Cuba.Your airfare will be your most expensive single item. I find that CUC 75 - 100 is typically more than enough for a casa, food, transportation and "incidentals". Low budget travelers can do with 50 cuc per day.
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What is the best time to go to Cuba, and what is the cheapest period? March, April and May are the months with the nicest weather and less rain. The
high season in Cuba is July / August For a more detailed explanation check out the General Info page
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Do I need a Visa and a passport? Yes and yes. Cuba
will give you a visa/touristcard, however, you must acquire the
visa before you arrive. For Dutch citizens its possible to order your touristcard online, check out the link below. Passports.
More about the do's and don'ts in the "Vamos" page Related Links:
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They told me I need to a book an hotel, but I want to stay in a Casa Particular? Cuban
rules say: you have to book a hotel for the first night. The experience tells, it is also ok to fill in any address of a licensed casa particular. However ... IF customs has a strict day they can demand to book a hotel, if you didn't they will make a reservation for you. Related Links: |
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Yikes!! I don't speak Spanish... !!! Some
Spanish is a definite plus.
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Electricity Cuba has 110 volt, some more luxury hotels also 220.
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What about money? and can I use my credit card? Sure
... as long as it's not drawn on an American bank. Unfortunately,
it's part of the US embargo restrictions on Cuba. No US travelers
cheques either. Americans have to carry cash. After
November 8 2004 Cuba only except convertable pesos (CUC) As for USD, after November 2004 you have to pay an exchange rate of 10%, so better leave those USD at home. Cuba-Junky does not recommend to use ATM's in Cuba. There are some of these machines but also stories of travelers with bad experiences ... an ATM machine in a bad mood can swallow your card, and it won't be Cuba when somebody is there to help you get it back :) Since June 2002 the Euro is excepted as well in the tourists centers like Varadero, Jardines del Rey and Guardalavaca - More on Convertible Pesos >> Related Links:
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What are the Casas Particulares Cuba-Junky recommend? All
casa particulares at this website with an extensive explanation,
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I hear many prescription drugs are not available in Cuba ... what if I get sick? Cuban doctors are known throughout Latin America as the best trained doctors in the region. However, they do lack many of the bare necessities that we expect. "Tourist Pharmacies" DO stock many prescription drugs. Nevertheless, I suggest bringing with you antibiotics, aspirin, band-aids, anything you may need for personal hygiene, etc. just in case. Besides, they make great gifts for the Cubans when you leave. Related Links: |
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Can I travel on my own or do I have to make a tour reservation? You can travel through Cuba on your own, however, sometimes it can be a bit of an adventure. You can rent a car, grab a by bus, train, or just hitch hike. More about this in Cuba-Junky's "Transportation" page. Related Links: |
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I'm a woman traveling alone. Is Cuba a safe place to travel for me? Yes! No problem ... but don't fall in love :) And don't go down dark streets at night, the same streets you wouldn't go in in your own hometown, and just be carefull while hitch hiking. Hitch hiking should be considered as a last resort. Use you female instinct! Related Links: |
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What are the best places to visit in Cuba? General Nature Beach Scuba
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Can you rent a bike in Cuba? Yes, this is the address: Edificio
Metropolitano, San Juan de Dios esg. Aguacate, Habana Vieja Costs about 12 cuc a day Related Links:
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Can you play golf in Cuba? Yes, in Varadero and Havana, both 9 holes golf courses. Related Links:
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Where can I have a cheap and decent dinner? The best dinners you will have at the Casa Particular you are staying or at a Paladar Related Links: |
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What's the best way to travel around Cuba? Rent a car or take the Viazul Bus, see CJ's Transportation pages Related Links:
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What and where are the best nightlife places to go in Cuba? Many, but the best to enjoy life music all around Cuba are the Casa de la Trova's, located in almost every city around Cuba. Check out the Nightlife pages Related Links:
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Isn't it illegal for Americans to travel to Cuba?
Well, technically, it's not illegal to travel to Cuba, but it is illegal to spend money there. Sound confusing? It is a little. In a nutshell, due to the 40-year-old embargo imposed on the government of Cuba after the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Bay of Pigs Invasion, Americans must adhere to the Trading with the Enemy Act which is overseen by the Treasury Department and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). It disallows the spending of money there so as not to support the Cuban government. Related Links: |
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How do I get there anyway as a US citizen?
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