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The visa process to go on a holiday to Cuba is easy:
Obtain your visa or travel card from a local travel agent in your country. Travel agents offer this service for a price of about $20 and it saves you the time of having to go to the Cuban embassy.
Since you are staying at a private residence in Cuba, what you need is a Personal Visa.

• US visitors must hold a valid passport in their name with a corresponding travel visa or travel card.

• What to wear: Casual wear during the day and formal for theaters, concert halls or nightclubs.

• Photos and video may be taken, except in military places or Museums which usually restrict their use.

• You can bring objects for personal use, personal jewelry, photographic or video cameras, sports items and 10 kilos (22 pounds) of medications.

• Cuban customs may apply fees if your personal baggage exceeds 30 kg.

You may export from Cuba up to 50 cigars without receipts.

If you exceed that amount, you will be asked to show receipts to Custom’s official upon leaving.


Art objects and paintings purchased in Cuba must be accompanied by an export permit (usually provided by state-owned galleries). Otherwise, make sure your items are registered with the Registro Nacional de Bienes Culturales, Calle 17 #1009 e/10 y 12, Vedado, Tel. (53-7) 833-9658.

For additional information on import and export requirements, please refer to the General Customs of the Republic of Cuba website.

2travelcuba features ocean view house rentals in Havana.

• House owners can arrange homemade meals, your chance to try Cuban dishes.

• House owners will be happy to recommend places to visit and nearby restaurants.

• No Restrictions –. When staying in a house rental, you can invite friends over anytime!

• Support – by staying in a house rental you will be directly supporting the Cuban family.

Staying at a rental home may feel like an ideal vacation. All houses face the ocean, some have private pools and most of them are close to high key evening entertainment in Havana.

Make sure to book at least 30 days in advance.

In order to go your house rental from the airport, you can hire a taxi right at the airport or book transport services in advance through us. Transportation agencies will offer two types of transfers:

Private Transfers: This type of transfer is exclusively designed for you and your group on air-conditioned vehicles that will vary according to the group’s size.

Groups Transfers: You will be sharing transportation services with other people, also in air-conditioned vehicles. Waiting time with group transfers may go up to one hour.

Moving around in Havana: If you are a classic car enthusiast; you can move around in ‘museum’ cars. With the largest fleet of old American cars so admired by visitors, you can spend your vacation days at a leisurely speed towards the nearby beaches or exploring the city with your family or friends. Contact us for more information at xpalma27@gmail.com

Rental, payment and cancellation policies are included in our rental contract.

2travelcuba supports several payment methods of your convenience:

We accept credit card payments and bank wire transfers.

There are two types of official currencies in Cuba.
The Cuban Convertible Pesos (CUC) and the Cuban Peso (CUP)

CUC is the currency used by tourists to pay for all tourism related goods and services.
CUP is the currency used by Cubans to pay for all government subsidized goods and services.

Exchange rate
1 CUC = 24 CUP

If as a visitor you decide to explore a little bit more of Havana and the way Cubans live, you can use Cuban pesos: You can take the public bus; the charge for a ride is about $ 0.10 or go to the movies for about $0.25 US dollar.

In order to buy CUC, you can go to the nearest bank or to the currency exchange offices called CADECA.
$100 USD = 125 CUC

An exchange of Euros into CUCs will be more favorable, please check directly on Cadeca for exact exchange rates.

If you hold a credit or debit card NOT issued by an American bank, withdrawing cash from ATMs will incur 11% charge, per every $111 USD you will receive $100 CUC.

You will find ATMs in almost every bank in Havana as well as in the major tourist destinations in Cuba. There are also ATMs in several Casas de Cambio (CADECA)

Explore Old Havana on foot

Explore the city of about 700 sq km through the use of buses, rental cars or taxis.

Reserve your rental car to move around in Havana or to visit other destinations in Cuba. The streets are in good conditions and well marked.

Taxis in Havana abound. It is a good option for fast transfers from place to place.

Coco Taxis! A coco taxi is a three wheeled motorbike and a cheap way to get around in downtown Havana. It seats two people and it is extremely fun!

In Cuba you can safely walk on the streets. Use common sense: do not expose yourself to unnecessary danger, like walking in dark unknown places; don't wear expensive or flashy jewellery; don't show money off nor invite strangers to your room. The Cuban police makes big efforts to discourage drugs and prostitution.

Whether you visit on the hot, rainy season from May to October or in winter from December to April which is peak tourist season, Cuba is an everlasting summer. Cubans take their holidays in July and August, so this is when the local beaches are most crowded.

American Dollars are accepted. You can exchange them at local banks or CADECAS in Havana.

2travelcuba recommends US travelers bring Euros for a more favorable conversion rate.

Debit/Credit cards Visa or Mastercard issued by American Banks are not accepted.

For non US travelers, both debit and credit cards are accepted. They can be used for either paying for services, or withdrawing at ATMs.

Non US travelers can also bring Euros which can be exchanged at the airport or at the CADECA Exchange Houses in the city.

Visit our Fun Tours page for the best tour options in and from Havana!

You can make both local and international phone calls using calling cards.

ETECSA - the national phone company – sells calling cards (minimum denomination, CUC 10)

ETECSA selling points are available at the airports, in most hotels, ETECSA cybercafés and throughout the most centric districts in Havana. Phone booths can be found in all above mentioned places.