Cuba travel details
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Cuba has a population of 11M with main currency as Cuban Peso. The languages spoken are Spanish. Cuba travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Tipping is expected in Cuba since staff depend on tips to supplement their often minimum wages. Internet speed in Cuba is on average 1.6 Mbps.In Cuba you drive on the right side.
Cuba travel advice
⬤ Exercise a high degree of caution
We've reviewed our advice for Cuba and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. If you've travelled to Cuba since January 2021, you're not eligible to participate in the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP). You can’t enter or transit the US on an ESTA, and you’ll need to apply for a visa from the nearest US Embassy. There's an ongoing severe shortage of fuel, which is impacting transport and other government services. There's also a severe shortage of food and drinking water (see 'Travel').
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Cuba due to the threat of violent crime.
Issue Date : Feb 23, 2024
Cuba weather
Cuba essential details
Plugs
Cuba uses 110/220V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A, Type B, Type C and Type L.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Spanish
Money in Cuba
Currencies
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.
Tipping
Expected to tip Tipping is expected in Cuba since staff depend on tips to supplement their often minimum wages.
Internet in Cuba
Internet
Internet speed in Cuba is on average 1.6 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Cuba is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
Calling
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 .
Cuba travel details
Driving in Cuba
Road rules
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.
Emergecy
Police
117
Ambulance
119
Fire department
118
Cuba map
Cuba visa advice
If you're considering exploring Cuba beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Cuba transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Cuba, understanding Cuba Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.