Frozen-in-time vintage cars, colonial Havana, salsa music, rum, and cigars. A unique Caribbean experience unlike anywhere else.
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥230,000 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Tourist card required (~$25-75). Travel insurance mandatory. US citizens face additional restrictions.
Spanish is official. English very limited. Basic Spanish is essential.
Classic car taxis. Viazul tourist buses. Domestic flights. Limited car rental. Coco taxis and horse carriages in cities.
Cuba uses Cuban Peso (CUP). Cash only — international credit/debit cards often don't work. Bring Euros or CAD to exchange. US bank cards do not work.
Tropical climate. Internet access is limited and expensive. Casas particulares (homestays) are the main accommodation. Bring supplies (medicine, toiletries) as shops are limited.
* Approximate. Actual exchange includes fees.
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