General

Cuba is the largest Island in the Antilles and offers breathtaking beaches and scenery and a very rich culture that will marvel you in many ways. The birthplace of the Mojito, Cuba has an average temperature of 26 degrees and a tropical climate, the dry season which is from November to May is the most popular time of year to go.

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Nightlife

The nightlife in Cuba is extremely colourful. Renowned for their party loving attitude and latin spirit the Cubans definitely know how to party. Vedado has the most clubs and musical venues, from the swanky to the seedy, while Miramar and Playa is the locale for titillating cabaret and raunchy discos. La Habana Vieja is brimming with bars, tango houses and cultural centres. The main strip of Calle Obispo is the place to begin an old town bar hop, where a seductive musical soundtrack and spontaneous streetside grooving provides some of the city's best free entertainment. As the bars close at 2400, the clubs get into full swing, continuing until the early hours. You should expect queues at the weekends. For Cubans a night on the tiles means serious sartorial grooming and most clubs have a smart dress code, strictly enforced by the door staff.

Currency

All payments in the establishments operating in foreign exchange in Cuba must be made with convertible pesos. (CUC) The exchange rate is roughly 1.4 CUC to the pound.

Entry Requirements

Virtually all visitors need a Cuban visa or tourist card, which allows a stay of 30 days. In the UK, visas for all nationalities cost £15 and can be obtained over the counter at the embassy. Postal visa applications take 1-2 weeks to process. Visitors need a return ticket, and proof that they have booked a hotel room for at least three nights.

Contacts

Cuban Embassy Visa Section
167 High Holborn,
London,
W11 3TP.
Tel: 020 7240 2488/ 7379 9582
Fax: 020 7379 4557