Category Archives: Tips

Telecommunications

Cuba’s telephone network provides direct communications inside the country and out – with any part of the world. Most hotels and resorts also provide Internet connections and Wi-Fi service. ** Wi-Fi is available also at the main squares in major cities across the country. Wi-Fi is not free, local telephone company sells a calling card…
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Passport

Every tourist should have a valid passport issued on his or her name and a tourist card (the tourist card is available with the airline at the airport). It is important for you to know that the Canadian passport should be valid for at least one week after the return date. If you are planning…
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Looking after your health

Canadians travelling to Cuba are under no health restrictions, and requireno vaccinations. Health care and insurance Tourists need a travel insurance in order to visit Cuba. You can use your travel insurance from work or buy it at your travel agency or financial institution. In Cuba, insurance can be obtained at the airport on your…
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Clearing customs

Visitors who are well prepared and adhere to a few simple rules should have smooth trips through customs, both when entering and leaving Cuba. Key information to remember: Cuban customs laws prohibits any imports of pornographic material, narcotics drugs, live animals and firearms, although these last ones can be authorized by the organization in charge…
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