INSIDER TIPS

To get the best exchange rates, take US dollars or euros in cash. Many ATMs don’t work and very few restaurants or bars accept payment by card.

Agree all taxi prices before starting your journey.

It’s necessary to obtain a tourist card before arriving in Cuba. Your tour agency will help organise this for you.

Internet access requires buying scratch cards, which are available in some shops and most hotels. Some individual bars may also offer complimentary access for their patrons.