🇨🇺Cuba
North America· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Havana
Population
11,247,000
Currency
Cuban Peso (CUP ₱)
Languages
Espagnol
Continent
North America
Calling code
+53
Timezone
America/Havana
Area
109,884 km²
Government
Unitary Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist republic
National day
May 20 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.cu
About
Cuba is a Caribbean island nation governed by a communist regime led by President Miguel Díaz-Canel since 2018. The Communist Party dominates politics, with ongoing influence from the Castro family and the military. The economy is largely controlled by the military through conglomerates like GAESA.
Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid wearing visible valuables
- Do not travel alone at night
Terrorism(Low)
- Low risk, stay vigilant regarding geopolitical tensions
Transport
- Use official taxis
- Avoid night travel
Natural risks(Seasonal hurricanes (June-November), occasional earthquakes)
- Monitor weather alerts
- Prepare an emergency kit
Health(Free public healthcare system but under-equipped, private hospitals rare)
- Recommended vaccines: hepatitis A/B, typhoid, rabies
- Mandatory travel insurance with evacuation
Practical tips
- Register with the travel registry
- Respect political restrictions
- Carry USD or EUR cash
Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants, not mandatory
Photos
Point de vue panoramique
Cuba
Carolina Alvarez
Point de vue panoramique
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Ryutaro Tsukata
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Monument emblématique
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Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz
Monument emblématique
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Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz
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AXP Photography
Monument emblématique
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Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz
Monument emblématique
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Vika Glitter
Site UNESCO
Cuba
AXP Photography
Site UNESCO
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Vika Glitter
Site UNESCO
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Vika Glitter
Site UNESCO
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Vlad Vasnetsov
Site UNESCO
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AXP Photography