• A passport with a minimum validity of six months after arriving in Cuba
• A visa or tourist card required for all visitors except those nationals whose countries have signed visa exemption agreements with Cuba
• A round-trip ticket
• A declaration of cash amounts over 5,000 USD, as per the Cuban government currency restrictions
• Health or travel insurance with coverage for medical expenses

The Cuban government requires all citizens traveling to Cuba to obtain a Cuban visa prior to their arrival into the country. A Cuban visa is also known as a “tourist card.” The Cuban visa is valid for a single entry and allows the holder to stay in Cuba for 30 days. 

Cuba requires a health travel insurance to cover medical expenses for all foreign travelers. The travel insurance must include coverage for medical evacuation by air and medical emergencies. The insurers issuing the policies should be recognized by Cuban authorities. The policy must be shown upon request and be issued by an insurer. Cuban insurance policies are for sale at points of entry into the country for those unable to present an appropriate insurance policy. In most hotels, a doctor is present to provide primary care to patients. Additionally, there are eight international clinics offering specialized treatment.

In Cuba, there are a lot of high standard five star hotels, luxury B&Bs, Boutique Hotels, and “casas particulares” (private houses), where you can enjoy the best service, comfort, and privacy. All of them are highly recommended by Blue Guava. Depending on your budget and interests, our team will help to make the best choice.

• Official currency is the peso (CUP).
• The current exchange rate from the USD: 1 USD equivalent to 24 cup.
• Cuban pesos can be exchanged for foreign currencies: US and Canadian Dollar, Euro, Swiss Franc, Mexican Pesos, English Pound, Japanese Yen, and others.
• When you leave Cuba, you must change the entire CUP amount back to your country currency. You will not be able to change CUP abroad.

Upon arrival, Blue Guava team will provide you with a smart phone with a sim card with enough data capability, during your stay in Cuba. You can also use Wi-Fi at hotels and local spots. AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint may offer very expensive roaming capabilities.  

Cuba is a forever summer, which allows one to visit the country the whole year. The tropical whether shows a dry and relatively cool season from late November to mid-April with average day temperatures of 21 to 28ºC (70 to 82ºF) during the day and average night temperatures around 20ºC (68ºF). During the rest of the year, we generally have a rainy and muggy season. The climate is fairly uniform from one area to the other; but there are some differences that are worth considering.

The hurricane season is between June and November, and the most active storm months are September and October.