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Cuba information
โน๏ธย General Information about Cuba
About Cuba
Cuba uses 110/220V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A, Type B, Type C and Type L.
The languages that are typically spoken are Spanish
Cuba uses the Cuban peso (symbol: ?), code CUP.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 3 and 1 pesos. Peso is subdivided into 100 centavos. Coins come in denominations of 3 and 1 pesos and 20 centavos.
Internet speed in Cuba is on average 1.6 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Cuba is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
To call Cuba, dial +, then 53 (the country code for Cuba), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Cuba, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 7 .
In Cuba you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100 km/h (62 mph) on motorways, 100 km/h (62 mph) on expressways, 40-60 km/h (24-37 mph) in all built-up areas and 60 km/h (37 mph) on undivided highways.
๐ย What time is it in Cuba?
06:44:27
๐ย Do I need visa for Cuba?
For American travelers it is necessary to apply for a visa at the consulate of Cuba, this process can take a long time so we recommend you to do it well in advance
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Cuba?
Temperatures in Cuba (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Cuba
๐ย What regulations are in Cuba?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
All items on the prohibited import list.
Goods considered to be of Cuban cultural heritage may only be exported with express authorisation of the Directorate of Cultural Heritage. For further information, please visitWorks of Art and Patrimonial Objects.
Up to 50 units of twisted tobacco in original, sealed containers with the official hologram established.
Over 50 units of twisted tobacco must in original, sealed containers with the official hologram established, and accompanied by the official sales invoice from any store authorised to sell Cuban twisted tobacco.
Import regulations
Tobacco:400 cigarettes;
Tobacco:50 cigars;
Tobacco:500 grams of tobacco.
Alcohol:Funds of US$5000 (or its foreign equivalent) or more must be declared to the customs authorities.
Currency:Funds of US$5000 (or its foreign equivalent) or more must be declared to the customs authorities.
Other items:Personal goods, including jewellery, electronics, sports equipment, and musical instruments.
Other items:Up to 10kg of personal medication.
Other items:New or used goods up to a value of CUP$1000.
Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
Precursor substances.
Explosives and hazardous chemicals.
Hemoderivatives.
Pornographic literature and other media.
Media which attacks the general interests of the nation.
Live animals and their derivative products which are susceptible to be carriers of disease.
Cats and dogs must be vaccinated against rabies, and accompanied by an Official Veterinary Certification from the country of origin. For further information, please visit theInstitute of Veterinary Medicine.
Canned food products.
Products of animal origin that have been treated.
Firearms and ammunition require authorisation from the Directorate of Public Security of the Ministry of the Interior.
Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits. For further information, please visit CITES.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Cuba, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A typhoid vaccination is recommended for most travellers, especially those staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or for those that are adventurous eaters.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals such as veterinarians and researchers, for those who are taking a long trip or moving to Cuba, and children as they are more likely to receive animal bites.
Zika outbreaks have been reported in Cuba. Because of the risk of birth defects in babies born to women who were infected with Zika while pregnant, women who are pregnant should not travel to Cuba. For further information on this recommendation, please visitย the CDCZika Virus in Cuba.
Dengue cases have been reported in Cuba. For further information, please visit the CDCDengue Advice.