Cuba is an archipelago in the Antilles Sea, also known as the Caribbean Sea. Due to its geographical position at the entrance to the Gulf of Mexico, since colonial times it has been known as "La Llave del Golfo". It is the largest island in the Greater Antilles. The closest countries are Haiti, the Bahamas, the United States, Jamaica and Mexico.
Capital: Havana.
Official language: Spanish.
Immigration regulations
All visitors must have a valid passport in her name and the corresponding tourist visa or card, except in the cases of countries with which Cuba has a free visa agreement. The Tourist card, both for individuals and groups, can be requested at Cuban consular representations, travel agencies and airline offices.
Customs regulations
You can visit the website of the General Customs of the Republic of Cuba www.aduana.co.cu.
Sanitary regulations
There are only sanitary restrictions for travelers from countries where there are endemic yellow fever and cholera or have been declared zones of infection by the WHO, in which case it is required to present the International Certificate of Vaccination. The entry of products of animal or vegetable origin is restricted.
Travel insurance
Effective May 1, 2010 all visitors must have travel insurance. Consult the site www.asistur.cu for more information.
Moneda y formas de pago
Financial operations are carried out in euros, Canadian dollars, British pounds, Swiss francs, Mexican pesos, Japanese yen and US dollars.
