Here are some helpful tips that will make your trip to Cuba easier:
1. Cuba's currency is the Cuban peso. There is a separate currency for tourists - the convertible Cuban peso (CUC). It is equal in value to the American dollar. The local peso is valued 20 times cheaper. So, in fact, by paying the price tags in convertible pesos, you pay 20 times more than the locals.
2. Wi-Fi in Cuba can only be found in the hotel and other tourist establishments.
3. It is not worth using trains and buses (except for tourist lines). The equipment is in a terrible condition, the schedule is not observed. The road in uncomfortable conditions will hardly be a pleasant part of your vacation.
4. Medical problems in Cuba include hepatitis, malaria and sunburn. It is recommended that you carry sunburn remedy and a minimal first aid kit.
5. It is better to drink bottled water in Cuba.
6. Cuba is home to dangerous reptiles such as caimans and boas.
7. Sea urchins, some species of tropical fish and jellyfish, as well as sand flea, mosquitoes and malarial mosquitoes are problems when swimming.
8. Theft is common in Cuba. Therefore, you should keep a close eye on your belongings. This is especially true of car renters. They are the ones preferred by locals to be robbed.
9. When going to Cuba, it is better to take out medical insurance. Without it, medicine here will cost you quite a lot.
10. Catching a car in the city is not recommended. It is much safer to order a cab at the hotel.
