Cuba is a tropical country that attracts many Russians. To support tourism development, the government allowed Russian tourists to enter Cuban territory without a visa. The visa-free stay is 30 days.
Having tuned in for a trip, tourists begin to think about what to take to Cuba. The main rule is to have all the necessary documents with you that will allow you to freely cross the border. Let's list these documents:
- a passport valid for at least 30 days from the date of departure from Cuba;
- round-trip air tickets;
- if traveling with a child - a birth certificate with translation into Spanish; an international driver's license (optional);
- insurance.
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What money to take to Cuba
You need to take euros for the trip. Be sure to exchange large bills for small ones. In Cuba, you will have to tip all the bars.
The country's currency is the Cuban peso, but the euro is widely accepted. You can easily exchange euros for pesos. If you change US dollars, then you will be charged an additional commission of 10%. Therefore, before the trip, change Russian rubles to euros.
Required clothing
The country is influenced by a tropical climate. It is almost always very hot there. The exception is the winter months, when light, long-sleeved clothing comes in handy in Cuba. Put some summer clothes in your suitcase: shorts, T-shirts, T-shirts, dresses and other summer clothes. You shouldn't take too many clothes with you.
To visit restaurants, you can bring a couple of evening dresses. If your plans do not include evenings in fancy restaurants, then smart clothes will not be needed. In this case, there will be free space in your suitcase, which can be used for more important things.
What personal hygiene items to take on the road
The necessary little things are shampoo, shower gel, toothbrush. In some hotels, they are provided to guests. But their quality may not suit you.
Take with you deodorant, sun cream, after-sun gel, insect repellent, razor. Repellents must be taken, since there are a lot of mosquitoes in Cuba, which become especially active in the evening. Girls are advised to bring personal hygiene items.
Electronics and other things
In Cuba, a camera will come in handy. You don't have to put it in your suitcase. Keep your camera with you so you can take interesting pictures whenever you want. Take a memory card, preferably two or three.
You can also bring a laptop to upload photos there. Some tourists also bring a video camera with them. However, today's tourists have it all in a fancy phone / smartphone or tablet.
