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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 intending to stay at a private residence in Cuba you need a Personal Visa.

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

• To apply online for a license to visit a member of your immediate family who is a Cuban national and to apply for a ''Family Visit'' license, go to: https://fastrequest.ofac.treas.gov/Default.aspx

• 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.

• Items that are prohibited are: narcotics, explosives, pornographic material, perishable food items and firearms. Cuban customs may apply fees if your personal baggage exceeds 30 kg.

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

If you exceed that amount, receipts should be shown to Custom’s official upon leaving. The cigars must still be in their original boxes with all official seals.


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

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

2travelcuba represent the best ocean view house rentals in Havana and makes sure the vacation rental of your choice fits your expectations for the price paid.

• House owners can arrange homemade food to be cooked for the group, a perfect chance to try Cuban dishes.

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

• 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 whose house you’re staying in. The good feeling of putting your money to a good cause invigorates.

Staying at a rental home may feel like an ideal vacation. Our houses are located right on the ocean, only a few meters to go to get to the sea; they have private pools and they are close to high key evening entertainment in Havana.

Make sure to travel with a current passport and provide it to the house rental owner once you check in.

Let 2travelcuba take care of your transport to and from the airport to you house rental to ensure maximum comfort during your stay.

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 for a movie star-like experience. With the largest fleet of old American cars so admired by visitors, you can spend your vacation days on them at a leisurely speed towards the nearby beaches or exploring the city with your family or friends. This service will be available if your stay ranges from 3 days to a week.

Please contact us for more information.

2travelcuba supports several payment methods of your convenience:

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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.
An exchange of USD into CUC will incur additional charges, usually 21%

An exchange of Euros into CUC will be favorable.

If you hold a credit or debit card not issued by an American bank, withdrawing cash from ATMs will incur an additional 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 of Cuba. There are also ATMs in several Casas de Cambio (CADECA)

How do I move around in Havana?
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 or limousine service 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 three wheeled motorbike and a cheap way to get around in downtown Havana. It seats two people and it is extremely fun and cheap!

In Cuba you can walk as safely on the streets as no other country in Latin America. 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. Cuban police and security services make big efforts to discourage drugs and prostitution.

Havana, Cuba is an everlasting summer and there is always good time for visitors, whether you visit on the hot, rainy season from May to October or in winter from December to April which is peak tourist season. Cubans take their holidays in July and August, so this is when the local beaches are most crowded. Christmas and New Year’s Eve are busy, locals celebrate drinking and dancing all night!

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.