Frequent asked questions about SAFE,ENGLISH LANGUAGE, TAP WATER,TRANSPORTATION & CURRENCY
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- Is
Cuba a safe country …?
- What
percent of the Cubans speak english…?
- May
I drink tap water …?
- What
are my transportation options once in Cuba …?
- Which
one are the currency in Cuba …?
- Will
I have to pay extra for a delay arrived to the Casa…?
Is Cuba a safe country…?
Absolutely. In fact, violent crime is
almost unheard of in Cuba, making Cuba by far the safest of the Caribbean
islands. However, with any large city or foreign country, the obvious stands:
don't be flashy with cash or jewelry, and generally be aware of your
surroundings.
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What percent of the Cubans speak english…?
Most Cubans speak some English, but most not
fluently. Brush up on your conversational Spanish on the flight to Cuba
(generally those working in tourism and hospitality, such as hotels and
restaurants, speak very good English). .
May I drink tap water …?
No, and you should also be careful with
"Mojitos" and other mixed drinks, as the ice cubes are generally frozen tap
water. Bottled water is plentiful and cheap.
What are my transportation options once in Cuba…?
Taxis -- they're cheap, plentiful and come
in a variety of shapes and sizes (horse-drawn carrliage, motorized 3-wheeler
openair taxis, air-conditioned sedans, etc). Always confirm your fare prior to
agreeing to the trip, then sit back and enjoy the view!
Buses: Viazul Tourist Bus is a very viable option
Click here to see the time tables for buses, train and airplanes in
Cuba Trains are also an affordable option. Trains leave regularly from Havana, and
amongst other cities, go to Matanzas, Santa Clara, Guayos, Ciego de Avila,
Camaguey, Las Tunas, Cacocum and Santiago de Cuba, Bayamo, Manzanillo,
Guantanamo, Baracoa, Holguin, Antilla, Cienfuegos and Pinar del Rio.
Rent-a-cars are good option, although driving the sign-less streets can be
challenging (driving becomes much easier when you're outside of Havana). There
are four international airports in Cuba: Havana, Varadero, Holguin and Camaguey.
There are also many smaller airports. Departing from Havana, regularly scheduled
are flights to Santiago, Holguin, Camaguey, Bayamo, Manzanillo, Guantanamo and
Las Tunas.
Airlines flying to Cuba are: Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Aeropostal, Condor, Cubana
de Aviacion, Iberia, LTU, Ladeco, Mexicana, Taag and Viasa. Also, there are
charter airlines operated by tour operators.
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Cuban
Timetables for Buses & Trains
Which one are the currency in Cuba …?
The US dollar is the currency of choice.
(Now, many Americans are reporting that Cubans are now starting to accept
Citicorp and American Express travelers checks. Also Thomas Cook travelers
checks are a good option.) Cash2cuba.com is a
leading Internet service that allows you to send money to Cuba using
your credit card. Cash2Cuba will sign you up
for a Transcard debit card that can be used to withdraw cash at any bank,
or to pay for purchases at over 3300 point of sale in Cuba. Plus, they
have offices in Havana so you'll have somewhere to go in case of
emergency. They accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express
(including cards drawn on US banks).
Now there is a new service from Cash2Cuba.Com that allows to send money to Cuba
Since you can't use American credit cards in Cuba,
this is the perfect way to avoid running out of funds! You can send cash
to yourself online, quickly and efficiently.
Learn more today at
http://www.cash2cuba.com. For
more information, email help@cash2cuba.com.
Will I have to pay extra for a delay arrived to the Casa …?
No, The proprietor of the lodging will know
the exact time of your arriving to the airport and be will be waiting for you to
explain to you some important questions of the lodging as well as to give the
keys of your bedroom.
The taxi usually charge around $15.00 USD from the airport to the center of
Havana. .
Last 
October 7, 2002