Cuba information

Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Cuba, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:

Cuba is open all year round sunny season. Who shuns high humidity should stay in the dry season (November-April). The rainy season during the remaining months, which may otherwise gentle Northeast winds reach hurricane force, this is particularly true for the period from late August to early October.

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The Republic of Cuba (Spanish: or re'puβlika ðe ˈkuβa), consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles), Isla de la Juventud and several adjacent small islands. Cuba is located in the northern Caribbean at the confluence of the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Cuba is south of the eastern United States and The Bahamas, west of the Turks and Caicos Islands and Haiti and east of Mexico. The Cayman Islands and Jamaica are to the south. The national flower is Hedychium Coronarium Koenig, most known as "mariposa" (butterfly) and the national bird is "Tocororo" or "Cuban Trogon" from the family of Trogonidae.
Cuba is the most populous nation in the Caribbean. Its people, culture and customs draw from several sources including the aboriginal Taíno and Ciboney peoples, the period of Spanish colonialism, the introduction of African slaves, and its proximity to the United States. The island has a tropical climate that is moderated by the surrounding waters; however, the warm temperatures of the Caribbean Sea and the fact that the island of Cuba sits across the access to the Gulf of Mexico make Cuba prone to frequent hurricanes. Cuba's main island, at 766 miles long (1,232.5 km), is the world's 17th largest. Winston Churchill, who knew Cuba well, considered it to be a "...large, rich, beautiful island..." (...) more....

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Passport and visa required. For specific requirements, consult the Cuban Interests Section, 2630 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/797-8518). AIDS test required for those staying longer than 90 days. Attention: U.S. citizens need a U.S. Treasury Dept. license in order to engage in any transactions related to travel to and within Cuba (this includes the use of U.S. currency). Before planning any travel to Cuba, U.S. citizens should contact the Licensing Division, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of Treasury, (202/622-2480) or www.treas.gov/ofac. Mention tripwolf when you contact American Passport following the link below to ensure eligibility for special rates and services.

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Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Cuba, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:

For the entry, no vaccinations are required, unless you come from a country where cholera or yellow fever occur (such as in some Latin American countries). Caution is advised in water to prevent Magenoder intestinal upsets. An increased risk is also posed by the high level of unreported cases of AIDS. Current vaccination recommendations and information about health risks can be found on the website of the Tropical Institute in Munich: www.fit-for-travel.de. Are advised, for example, to vaccines against diphtheria, hepatitis A and tetanus. Required drugs should be carried in sufficient quantity. In the major tourist hotels, there are first-aid stations, usually with a doctor. Good clinics are www.cubainfo.de on the website / klinik.html listed. Who will be treated by a physician must pay cash in CUC. Urgently recommended the completion of an overseas medical insurance.

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