• Valid passport

• Tourist card valid for 90 days, including children and babies.

Renewable once on site at immigration.

• Health insurance certificate.

• D-Viajeros form to fill out and print before going to the airport. link https://dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu/inicio

• From late November to late May (dry season)

• October, to avoid the stifling summer heat and towards the end of the rainy season

• Accepted Credit Cards: Visa, Mastercard (Note: American Express does not work in Cuba).

• Possibility to withdraw only “CUP” at ATMs in major cities, but be cautious of transaction fees.

• Have Euros that you can exchange for CUP, and carry a credit card for security purposes.

• Cuban Peso, Euro, and Dollar are commonly used

• The national currency is the Cuban Peso (1€ = ~128 CUP)

• Consider bringing a small first aid kit with basic medications: pain relievers, antibiotics, Imodium, antihistamines.

• Mosquito repellent

• Take precautions with water, it is advisable to drink bottled water

There are two seasons:

• Dry season from November to May (winter). Average temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius, water temperature approximately 24°C

• Wet season from June to October (summer). Showers usually occur in the late afternoon. Average temperatures around 28 degrees Celsius, water temperature approximately 30°C

• 110 volts; some houses may have outlets with 220 volts. It is advisable to bring an adapter for flat pin power plugs, American type, type (Type A)