Discover Cuba
State-controlled economy. Tourism, nickel, tobacco (cigars), sugar, pharmaceuticals. Dual currency system recently unified.
About Cuba
Geography
Area: 110,860 sq km
- • Tropical: hot, humid
- • Dry season Nov-Apr, wet season May-Oct
- • Hurricane season Jun-Nov
Government
Type: communist state (single-party)
Capital: Havana
Economy
State-controlled economy. Tourism, nickel, tobacco (cigars), sugar, pharmaceuticals. Dual currency system recently unified.
GDP: $107 billion
Per Capita: $9,500
Demographics
Population: 11,032,343
Languages: Spanish (official)
Religions: Catholic 60%, Santeria (syncretic), Protestant 5%
Explore Cuba's Regions
Discover 16 distinct regions, each with unique landscapes and culture.
Major Cities in Cuba
Explore 50 cities with unique attractions and experiences.
Travel Essentials
📞 Contact & Emergency
Phone Code: +53
Currency: Cuban Peso (CUP)
fire: 105
police: 106
ambulance: 104
⚡ Practical Info
Electricity: 110V & 220V / 60Hz / Type A, B, C, L
Driving: Right
Water: ❌ Bottled only
💰 Tipping
- • 1-3 CUC equivalent in restaurants (service workers rely on tips)
- • Musicians/performers: 1-2 CUC
- • Hotel staff: 1 CUC/day
- • Tour guides: 5-10 CUC/day
- • Casa particular hosts: small gift or tip appreciated
When to Visit Cuba
✅ Best Months
November, December, January, February, March, April
🔥 Peak Season
Dec-Mar (dry, warm, festivals)
💎 Off Season
Jun-Oct (hot, humid, hurricanes possible but cheapest)
Liberation Day (Jan 1)
Havana Jazz Festival
Carnival in Santiago de Cuba
Havana International Film Festival
Top Destinations in Cuba
Cultural Tips
- 💡Cuba is stuck in time — embrace the 1950s cars, crumbling facades, and slow pace
- 💡Internet is limited — buy ETECSA WiFi cards at hotels/parks
- 💡Bring cash (EUR or CAD) — US credit cards don't work
- 💡Casa particulares (private homestays) are the best accommodation
- 💡Music is everywhere — salsa, son, rumba in every bar and street corner
- 💡Cubans are incredibly warm and will invite you into their lives
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