Activities & Sports
Enjoy snorkeling, scuba-diving, water sports, colonial architecture and sight-seeing.
Dining & Nightlife
Nightlife and dining options are limited in this area of Cuba.
Shopping
Local arts and crafts, interesting souvenirs, clothing, and more. Rum and cigars should be bought only at reputable stores.
Flying time from:
Toronto: Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes.
Montreal: Approximately 4 hours 30 mintues.
Languages: Spanish, English widely spoken in tourist areas.
Currency: CUC (Cuban Convertible Peso); CAD dollars easily exchanged but subject to 8% conversion fee (10% for US dollars and 11.24% for credit card charges). US-issued credit cards and travellers cheques are not accepted in Cuba.
Climate: Sub-tropical with an average of ten days of rain a month from May to October.
Electricity: 110V or 220V (converters required) depending on hotel.
Documents
Canadian citizens require a valid passport to enter Cuba. All other nationalities please consult a vacation specialist or the Cuban Consulate at (416)234-8181 or the Cuban Tourist Board at (416) 362-0700.
Cuba tourist cards are supplied & validated with vacation packages. Some restrictions apply to tourists 18 years & under, when travelling without parents.
Note: Some hotels require credit card imprint upon check-in for any incidental charges. Hotel check-in is typically between 3pm and 4pm. If your flight arrives early, it is a good idea to pack essential items in your carry-on luggage (i.e. bathing suit, suntan lotion, medications, etc.), so you do not miss any valuable vacation time.
IMPORTANT:Each travelling passenger is responsible to pay a local departure tax in Cuban Convertible Pesos (CUC). This fee is payable in cash at the airport in destination prior to boarding your flight, in the amount of CUC$25 (subject to change).