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Canadian nationals holding a valid Canadian passport or a Canadian permanent resident card do not need a visa to enter Cuba. They can travel with their valid passports (and PR card) and the tourist card that is included in the holiday package (provided onboard or at the airline counter at airports in Canada at time…

Currency The local currency is Cuban peso (CUP). Convertible peso has been discontinued and not been accepted anymore. US dollars are not accepted in cash anywhere in Cuba, while Canadian currency is widely accepted. At the hotels and resort areas payments are accepted only with Debit/visa or Visa credit cards from Canadian banks. Clients who…

Transportation Cuba has excellent taxi services as well as car and van rentals. Tour buses cover the major sites of interest. For special excursions, contact the tourism desk at your hotel. Economy travel on public buses among major centres around the country is also available through Viazul. For information and schedules, visit www.viazul.com. The country…

The tourist card allows its holder to stay in Cuba for 90 days from the date of entry into the country, and is valid for 1 entry into Cuba. For a stay of more than 90 days, one can request an extension of another 3 months at any tourism office in Cuba, for a maximum…