ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW • POPULATION (2023 EST.): 11,186,586 • CAPITAL: Havana • VISA: U.S. citizens are allowed to visit Cuba under specifi c conditions but visiting for tourist activities is still prohibited. Visit travel.state.gov for more information. • MAIN CITIES: Santiago de Cuba, Santa Clara, Holguin • HEALTH: Vaccinations against hepatitis A, rabies and typhoid are recommended. • CURRENCY: Cuban peso (CUC). Tourist goods and services paid for in pesos (CUC). Non-U.S. travelers checks and credit cards (except American Express and Diners Club) are accepted. Visitors need non- U.S. travel insurance that includes medical expenses coverage.
• TIME: GMT –5 • ELECTRICITY: 110 volts. No adapter required • DRIVING: On the right • PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (2024): Jan 1-2; May 1; Jul 25-27; Oct 10; Dec 25, 31 • LANGUAGE: Spanish. English is widely spoken • RELIGION: Christian and Afro-Cuban religions prevail • DIAL CODE: +53
GETTING THERE • MAJOR GATEWAYS: Havana (HAV) Varadero (VAR) Holguin (HOG) Cayo Coco (CCC) • TRANSFERS: Havana (11 miles/18km) coach; taxi • DEPARTURE TAX: Included in the price of the trip when buying fl ight-only or a package to Cuba • PORTS: Havana, Mariel Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba
TOP ATTRACTIONS • Valle de Viñales • Varadero Beach, Matanzas
INTERNATIONAL MEMBER • Cuba Private Travel
UNITED ST A TES OF AMERICA
GULF OF MEXICO
THE BAHAMAS Havana Pinar del Rio
Matanzas Santa Clara
CUBA Camaguey CA YMAN ISLANDS CARIBBEAN SEA VENEZUELA CARIBBEAN SEA