Vakantiehuizen Cuba  - Bed & Breakfast  -  taxis  -  tour  - tips and more

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

PASSPORT: It is compulsory when entering Cuba and for travelling around the island. Be aware that your Passport must be valid for the duration of your trip plus an additional 6 months after your estimated date of departure.

 

VISA OR TOURIST CARD: To enter Cuba, it will be necessary to have a visa. You can obtain one at any Cuban Consulate or through your local travel agency. 
This visa or tourist card will allow you to stay 30 days on the Island. Once in Cuba, you could prolong your stay for another 30 days, by going to any Immigration Office close to you. The proceedings will cost you about 30 CUC in stamps, which could be purchased at any branch of the Metropolitan Bank (Banco Metropolitano).

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National Bus Services:

www.viazul.com

Via Azul connects all the tourist destinations to the capital with exact schedules,  comfort and prices in convertible pesos.

 

Car Rental Agencies:

www.transtur.com

www.rexcarrental.com/

 

Taxis: 

Panataxi, Taxi Ok, Fenix S.A. for short distance Coco-Taxi

 

Currency:

You can exchange your money at the airport, cadeca units (exchange houses) banks and most hotels in Havana. 

 

Electrical Adaptor plug: Bring a flat two-pin  American style adaptor plug. Power supply 110 volts and in some hotels 220 volts.

 

Water: Do not drink water from the tap, instead use the water bottles available in your mini bar.

In most of the Hotels accept Mastercard and VISA  cards. Ensure, that these credit cards are not connected to North American banks. Nevertheless, it always good to take cash for occasions in:

Credit Cards that don't  accept payment with cards.