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CUBA GENERAL INFORMATION
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Official language is Spanish however
English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
 Cuba is in the Eastern Standard Time
Zone (-5 GITT). It also will change to
Eastern Daylight Saving Time from May
to October.
110 vol~60 cycles, however many of the newer hotels have 220 voltage - adaptors and/or converters may be required.
Located in the Caribbean Sea it is the largest island in the West Indies about 780 miles long and 140 miles wide at the widest place.  Cuba is just 90 miles from Jamaica, 87miles from the Bahamas, 90 miles from Key West, Florida, and 130 miles from Cancun.
 Cuban Cigars, Rum, handicrafts & souvenirs
Cuban food is the result of Spanish and African culinary traditions with Chinese elements added. Ajiaco is the national dish - a thick soup made with vegetable roots and stems with meat (usually pork). Other Cuban dishes are Lechon asado en pua (broiled pork cooked on a broiling stick over an open fire), Tachinos, chatinos or tostones (fried unripe sliced bananas), and frijoles negros dormidos (very thickly cooked black beans).
 Car and moped rentals, taxis, and buses are available
No special requirements for Canadians. Travelers arriving from other countries should check with the Cuba Tourist Board or Cuban Consulate. Cuba has one of the highest health index in the world. Medical care, hospital treatment and dental care are free for the Cuban population. Cuba's health care facilities also provides medical care for tourists (cost will apply). Tipping in Cuba us discretionary, however when tipping 10-15% is recommended

Jan 1 - Liberation Day - Anniversary of the Triumph of the Revolution
May I - International Workers' Day -
Jul 25, 26, 27 Celebration of the Day of National Rebelliousness
Oct10 - Celebration of the Beginning of the Wars for Independence
Water in Cuba is purified in the main tourist areas, however bottled water is readily available.
The Cuban peso is the official currency. Preferred currency for foreigners would be the US dollar. Credit cards and travelers checks drawn on US banks are not accepted. American Express and Citibank credit card and travelers checks are not accepted. Accepted credit cards are Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Access, Banamex, Bancomer, Garnet, and Diners Club. Most hotels have a money exchange desk to convert your money and your travelers checks into US dollars. Banks are generally opened from 8:30 to 15:00 hours.