Prices in Cuba are fairly moderate compared to other Caribbean countries.
On Liberty Island, the official currencies are the Cuban peso (this money is used by the local population) and the convertible peso (tourists deal with this money: their exchange rate is equal to the US dollar).
Shopping and souvenirs
In the Old Havana area you will find a large flea market where you can buy various souvenirs, inexpensive artworks, Cuban cigars, musical instruments.
And in the resort areas you can go to the numerous shops that are open until 18:00, but do not forget about the siesta - in the afternoon the shops are closed for several hours.
It is worth bringing from Cuba:
- Cuban cigars (branded cigars are marked: “Hecho in Cuba totalmente a mano”, as well as a seal and a white ribbon with a red inscription “Habanos”);
- various decorations (turtle shell, black coral, pearls), figurines of rosewood or cedar, souvenirs from sea shells or bamboo, various caps, T-shirts and other items with the image of Che Guevara;
- Cuban rum (popular brand - "Havana Club"), coffee (common varieties - "Arabica Serano Washed", "Cubita", "Turquino").
To purchase quality items, it is advisable to buy them in licensed stores in tourist centers or hotels.
You can buy a box of cigars in Cuba from $ 25, Cuban rum - from $ 10, souvenirs with the image of Che Guevara - from $ 2, CDs with Cuban music - from $ 10.
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Excursions and entertainment
If you go on a tour of Havana Colonial, you will see palaces, squares and fortresses built in the 16th-19th centuries. And while exploring modern Havana, you will see the Museum of the Revolution, the Presidential Palace and the Capitol, as well as stroll along the Malecon embankment. The approximate cost of a 9-hour excursion is $ 70.
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If you are a lover of marine entertainment, you can go on a boat safari. Such a vacation involves visiting the islands of Cayo Piedra and Cayo Blanco. The approximate cost of entertainment is $ 78 (the price includes lunch, which will be prepared for you from seafood).
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Transport
The bus is the most popular form of transport in Cuba, but they only run rarely and are always crowded.
If you decide to travel by bus, then you should know that they stop every 4 blocks (if you ask the driver to stop you at a certain stop, he will announce this to you).
You can get around Cuba by tourist taxi - for 1 kilometer of the way you will pay $ 0.5-1.
If you are over 21 years old, then you can rent a car in Cuba. The rental price is from 60 $ (the following companies are at your service: “Cubanacan”, “Transautos”, “Havanautos”), and gasoline - 1-1, 2 $ / 1 liter.
Bicycles are widespread on Freedom Island: they can be rented for $ 1 / hour (if you rent a bike from one of the locals, then perhaps you will pay $ 1 for a whole day of rent).
To fully relax with great comfort, in Cuba, you will need about $ 50-60 per day for 1 person.
