Cuba

Capital City: Havana

People: mulatto 51%, white 37%, black 11%, Chinese 1%

Religion: 85% Roman Catholic, Protestants, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jews, and Santeria are also represented

Language: Spanish

Currency: Cuban Peso

Electrical Voltage: 110/220 Volts

How to get there:
By plane: Jose Martí International Airport outside Havana is the main gateway and is served by major airlines from points in Canada, Mexico, and Europe. There are also regional flights from other Caribbean islands.

By boat: There are no regular ferries or boats to Cuba from foreign ports, although some cruise liners do visit. Yachters are expected to anchor at the public marinas. Most ports are closed and tourists are not permitted to walk around them. Private vessels may enter at Marina Hemingway in Havana or Marina Acua in Varadero. Entry requires a US passport, but there are no visa requirements.

Weather: tropical; moderated by trade winds; dry season (November to April); rainy season (May to October)

Travel Documentation and Custom Duty: A tourist visa card (visada tarjeta del turista) is necessary for travellers from most nations. This visa, which is really little more than a piece of paper on which you list your vital statistics, costs between 15-25 CUC (or 15-25 Euro), depending on where purchased. It is usually valid for 30 days and can be extended once for another 30 days at any immigration office in Cuba - beyond this you would need a pretty good reason. Canadians are the exception, getting 90 days on arrival and can apply for a 90 day extension. Your passport needs to be valid at least six months past the end of your planned return.

Getting Around: Bus, Taxi, Car, Train, Boat, Bike

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