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IF YOU GO
Facts to Know About Cuba:
- Visitors to Cuba must use convertible pesos (CUC – at present 1 CUC = $1.40 Canadian. The Cuban peso, which can only be used by tourists to purchase such products as fruit and vegetables, converts at about 1 CUC to 25 pesos. For Cuban currency information, see website: http://www.webhavana.com/main.php?lang=en&page=cuba_currency.php
- Rental cars are expensive - around 50 to 80 CUC a day and up and gas is around .75 CUC a litre.
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In spite of the shortages, all of Cuba is still safe, thefts are rare and tap water is drinkable, even in the villages. However, for tourists to feel safe, they should drink bottled water, found everywhere.
- The best buys in Cuba are rum and cigars. Beware of black market cigars - often they are not authentic. Seven-year old Havana Club is the top rum in Cuba. It is smoother than brandy and sells at around 12 CUC a bottle.
- The best time to travel to Cuba is from December to the end of April - the dry season.
- Remember to keep 25 CUC for the departure tax.
- All the prices quoted are in CUC pesos.
For Further Information, Contact Cuba Tourist Board:
Cuba Tourist Board
- Toronto: 1200 Bay Street. Suite 305. Toronto. ON. M5R 2A5.
- Tel: (416) 362-0700. Toll Free: 1-866-404 CUBA (2822). Fax: (416) 362-6799
- e-mail: info@gocuba.ca
- Montreal:2075, rue University, Bureau 460 Montréal, Québec, H3A 2L1
Website: http://www.gocuba.ca/en/index.asp
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