Is it hard to find a doctor or to buy basic
prescribed drugs or medicines in Cuba?
It is very easy to find a doctor in Cuba. If
you have any health problem that requires a specific medicine,
we suggest that you bring with you because the standards of
the Cuban drug for the treatment of you affection might not
match the standards of the one you physician prescribed to
you in your country. For general spontaneous problems that
may arise, there are pharmacies where the medicines prescribed
by the Cuban doctors can be found.
Can the hotel baby seat my children at nights?
Yes, this service is to be requested and paid
directly in the hotel. In most of the hotels the services
like laundry and babysitting are requested to the chambermaid
and she makes the coordination for you.
Are there poisoning animals in Cuba?
No, there are no poisoning animals like snakes
or spiders that may kill a person although there are insects
and others that their bites may cause affections like allergic
reactions, fever, itching or the swelling of the affected
area of the body. In case of any insect bites, we recommend
to visit a doctor for a prescription or treatment. For clients
staying in beach properties, we recommend the use of any mosquitoes
repellent mainly for the evening outdoor activities.
How about electricity in Cuba?
The most common system voltage found in Cuba
is 110 volts although some hotels have a dual system and they
indicate in which outlet they have 220 volts, we consider
advisable to ask if the outlet is 110 or 220 volts before
plugging any device in. It is recommended to bring with you
a flat pin adaptor for the connection of any device you may
bring with you.
What type of money shall I use in Cuba?
You may bring any currency but you will be
requested to pay with US dollars for any services that you
receive. Although most of the foreign currencies are accepted
they are only accepted in Banks so you will need to exchange
your money into US dollar. We suggest that you bring US dollars
and it will be better if you would use small nominations like
5´s, 10´s and 20´s rather that 50´s
or 100´s for which they may ask for your passport at
certain places before accepting them. Mayor credit cards like
Visa or MasterCard are also accepted as well as traveler cheques.
Credit cards or cheques issued by US banks will not be accepted
in most of the Cuban banks.