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Importing electronics in Cuba 
How much will it cost me to import my cell phone and laptop into Cuba? Is there any other fees associated with my visit? I know there is health insurance ...

havana international trade fare 
would you please let me know the address of Havana international trade fair.

Answer by Vic Webmaster
The International Trade Fair is hold in the ...

Lenght of holiday stay in Havana and Varadero ? 
How long do you suggest I book my holiday in Havana and then Varadero?

Answer by Vic Webmaster
It all depends on your personal preferences:
Are ...

Cuban girl to stay in my hotel room 
I will come to Havana in September and I was wondering if I meet a cuban lady on the street, can I take her to my hotel to stay for the night or for a ...

Cuban embassy in kuwait  
The Cuban embassy in Kuwait is closed until Aug15,
what do I have to do to get my Cuban visa??
I'm an Egyptian resident in Kuwait.
E-mail: Ahmed.s....

cuba residence 
My mother was born in cuba can I get residence also?

Answer by Vic Webmaster
Residency in Cuba is a complex issue, the best you can do is contact ...

Havana or Varadero?  
Where would you rather spend more time: Havana or Varadero?
My husband and I are spending 2 days in Havana (Occidental Miramar) followed by 4 days in ...

Cuba Visa Questions 
I'm a Brazilian citizen, but I have been studying in Canada since January this month. Do I need a visa to go to Cuba? I talked with the embassy in Brazil ...

cost of being a tourist in Havana.  
what does it cost to eat out and buy beer/coffee? Also is it easy/safe to use train/bus transport? another also! do I need a visa and any idea of the cost?...

Schedule of Life in Cuba 
what's the daily schedule like of a typical host family?
ANSWER by Vic Webmaster
It depends a bit on what you want, most Cubans are very kind people ...

How long can I stay in Cuba? 
I am deaf American born in Florida but my mother is Cuban and how long can I stay in Cuba?

My mother and me plan to go to Cuba together.
My mother ...

Will a Cuban doctor ever be granted permission to leave Cuba? 
My boyfriend is a Cuban doctor and I am wondering if, in case we decide we want to have a future together, is there a realistic chance for him getting ...

Botox Injections in Cuba 
I'm looking for Botox injections in Cuba?
Can this be done?
Answer by Vic webmaster Havana-guide.com

Cosmetic surgery can be done at the Cira ...

No Surviors in Cuban Air Crash! 
I recall the feeling of fear as I held my breath when my Aero Caribbean plane left Holguin for the runway and on to Havana two weeks ago.

I knew ...

Gifts taken to Cuba? 
I will be vacationing in Cuba (from Canada) and would like to take a bike on the plane to give as a gift to a friend living in Cuba. If the bike is boxed ...

About Time Raul Tackled the Workshy Bone Idle Fat Cat State Workers. 
Yesterday Raoul Castro announced he was going to shed lots of the bone idle work shyworkers from the State payroll.
He said the country could simply ...

Cuban Education - Are Cubans Forced to Study?  
Is it true Cuban students are forced to study something they don't want to?
ANSWER by Vic webmaster Havana-guide.com
Education in Cuba has a strategy ...

How can an american guy bring a cuban woman to the United States to marry? 
I am an american man who would like to marry a cuban woman, I have met her on the internet and know that this is risky however besides that fact how would ...

Calling Cuba Is Sooooo Complicated And Soooooo Expensive!. 
Cuba has to be the most expensive country in the world to call.

There is no way round it. Calling Cards, Skype, Landline, You name it it costs a fortune!...

visa at Havana Airport Cuba 
Can a British national obtain a visa at Havana airport or do I have to apply for it before travelling to cuba?
Answer by Vic, webmaster Havana-guide....

Apply for permanent residence in Cuba 
I am a Canadian citizen and want to live in Cuba with my boyfriend. He says that if I marry him, it is fine if I live with him in Cuba. It is too difficult ...

dogs to cuba - Traveling with my dog to Cuba 
I would like to take a dog to cuba as a gift. Is this possible? what would I need to do?

ANSWER by Vic Webmaster Havana-guide.com
Yes, it's ...

Investing in Cuba - Doing business in Cuba 
Dear Sir,

With due respect, I am requesting for your cooperation in Building a Tourist Hotel or Commercial Real Estate in your city and or any other ...

How can I Protect My Assets? 
I would like to marry a Cuban girl, buy a house and operate as a casa particular?
I know that I have to buy it under her name but there is a way to protect ...

How do people choose their careers in Cuba? 
According to this website, there doesn't seem to be a significant difference between the salaries of anyone that works in Cuba. What would be the incentive ...

Sharks in Cuba? 
I'm going on vacation to Varadero and Havana. Are there
sharks reported in the waters?

ANSWER by Vic, webmaster havana-guide.com

There are ...

What are the odds of succeeding in immigrating a cuban 
Hi victor, I have written once before and are still trying to bring my cuban fiancee to Australia. first I have been trying to bring him as a tourist to ...

I am looking at spending a few nights in Havana female with 9 year old son 
I am looking at spending 3 nights in Havana with my son who is 9. At the moment I am thinking of staying at the NH Parque Central.

I have a few questions:...

What Are the Health Risks in Cuba?  
What are the potential health risks in Cuba?

Answer by Vic, webmaster Havana-guide.com

In general Cuba has a good reputation in health care. Most ...

How Can I Bring My Dog from Cuba to the U.S.? 
I came from Cuba 5 month ago and I want to bring my dog, I have the papers ready what also do I need and what do I have to do?

Answer
To bring ...

How can I create an email address at correo de Cuba  
I want to know how I can create an email address at correo de Cuba.

Answer by Vic webmaster havana-guide.com
First this, in Cuba exists not only ...

Legal Drinking Age in Cuba 
I am going to Cuba with the family and I wonder what the Cuba drinking age is?
Answer: By Vic Webmaster Havana-guide.com

I have not found an ...

boat from Cancun to Cuba 
I will be spending some time in Cancun next month and was curious as to whether or not there is a ferry service between Cancun and Cuba for I would like ...

Can we bring our dog to Cuba? 
Can we bring our dog to cuba for our 6 month visit next year?

ANSWER: by Vic webmaster havana-guide.com
This is something I would not advice to ...

Correo de Cuba - Email and Intranet in Cuba 
Hola,
Quiero saber como se puede crear una cuenta de @correodecuba.cu
Cual es su pagina de inicio?
(Translation)
Hi, I want to know how I can create ...

Rum events in Cuba  
Does Cuba have any anual rum events such as festivals, tastings, conferences or competitions?

Answer:

There are several rum / tabacco events:

1)...

Postal Service in Cuba  
with the thawing of relations beween the two governments when do you think we (Cuban Americans) can start using the postal service in Cuba?

American Travel to Cuba  
Hello Vic,
Please post on Havana Guide.

AMERICA TO EASE CUBAN TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS.

Its Good and Its Bad, because The United States of America ...

exchanges in havana  
Me and a friend we are going to havana, and question is what is the best thing to exchange with the cubans?
I am thinking on watches, pens and shirt´s....

Is Travelling to Cuba illegal for US Citizens? 
Can a US citizen visit Cuba in a legal way or is it always forbidden by law? Are there any exceptions?

Training for boxing in havana Cuba 
My boxing team is planning on coming to havana in december and we are hoping to find a place to train for a week with cuban fighters, is this possible?...

Living in cuba 
If I was born in cuba, but I am now a US citizen can I stay in Cuba to live? Without giving away my American citizenship?

Answer by Vic webmaster ...

I want to live in Cuba...forever !  
I want to go to Cuba and live forever in Cuba, with my wife, dog, personal belongings.
Are there any dark-sides? And how much chances do I have to stay ...

Can i study economics in Cuba ?  Not rated yet

I already have a bachelors (Bsc) degree and i would like to get my masters degree (Msc) in Cuba but i'm having a hard time finding out if i can study ...

marriage in cuba  Not rated yet


hi i was just wondering if i can get married in cuba with out doing any thing here in canada.well this is the deal we want to get married and live ...

american citizen going to Cuba  Not rated yet
hello; i am planning a trip to Cuba. I was born in USA and my partner is from Cuba, we are not married, he's a permanent resident in USA. What do I need ...

US resident visits Cuba and decides to stay  Not rated yet


What happens if a Cuban born US resident visits Cuba and decides to stay in Cuba?
Answer by Vic webmaster
First this: Cuban authorities do not ...

DO I NEED A VISA TO ENTER CUBA?  Not rated yet
HOW DO I GET A STUDENT VISA?

Answer by Vic Webmaster
Of course you need a visa to enter Cuba.
Go to the Cuban embassy in your country (or a neighboring ...

Texting To Cuba  Not rated yet
I'm aware that it costs Cubans $ to text OUT of Cuba but do they have to pay for incoming texts as well or is that free of charge for them?

Answer ...

visa A2 cuba   Not rated yet
visa type a2 cuba canadian child of cuban national with "dual" citizenship

Hi!

Leaving for Cuba on December 18th 2011. Canadian born daughter of ...

Find family of Juan Aliaga Ramirez Oriente Province  Not rated yet
I am trying to help Juan Aliaga Ramirez (born 3/8/1952) find family members in Cuba. He has a sister Ophelia. Juan came to US in late 1970's. Juan sent ...

depositing money in Cuba  Not rated yet
Can tourists on longer stays keep money somewhere if they are staying in guesthouse?

Answer by Vic
That's a tough question.
To my knowledge,...

A2 Family Visa in Cuba  Not rated yet
Hi. I am having problems finding where to get the A2 Family Visa application. Do you know if any will do? I found Helsinki, Finland. Thanks.

Answer ...

taxi ride from Santa clara to trinidad  Not rated yet
I was wondering what is a reasonable price for a taxi from Santa clara airport to trinidad. I will arrive too late to take viazul. Viazul price for this ...

E-mail address of the Government Press Office CUBA   Not rated yet
As a German journalist by profession I have recently translated a book length interview between Lee Lockwood and Fidel Castro which took place in the late ...

Email fail to deliver in Cuba  Not rated yet
Hi I wrote to a friend to a correo de cuba's email address, from my yahoo.ca address but it doesn't work, all my email, long or short, fail to delivery,...

tourist guide in cuba  Not rated yet
I will go to cuba alone and for 10 days, I am looking for a women guide will be with me,take me to everywhere, stay with me

Main Buildings in Havana  Not rated yet
what are the main buildings in havana? and why are they inportant?

Answer by Vic Webmaster
Havana has a rich history and many valuable buildings ...

Entry to Cuba  Not rated yet
Our son will be travelling to Cuba with his school for a one week work program. He has a conviction for impaired driving which is under appeal. Can he ...

social life in Cuba  Not rated yet
Question:
What do they like to play for sport in Cuba?
Answer:
The most popular sport in Cuba is Baseball what they call "Pelote or Beisbal"...

My Australian friend - Tickets for Cuba  Not rated yet
My Australian friend and I have just bought tickets to Cuba in November, she flies here to Mexico and then we fly there together. However, we have just ...

Marring a Cubana  Not rated yet
Can a cubana who has children in the military (one in the military the other in military school) marry a Canadian?

Answer by Vic Webmaster
Probably ...

Staying in cuba  Not rated yet
If I was born in Cuba but I am now a US resident can I stay to live in cuba?

Answer by Vic Webmaster
The Cuban Government does not recognize the ...

About work in Cuba  Not rated yet
Hi, I am going to apply as a permanent resident to cuba. First I want to know if I can get a Permanent Residency in Cuba after I can get work in Cuba....

I need cuban visa  Not rated yet
we are somali students who want to study the Spanish language in Cuba, so how can we get a Student Visa.
raan200511@hotmail.com

Answer by Vic Webmaster ...

tourist visa Cuba  Not rated yet
we are flying to Cuba from San Jose Costa Rica, is the tourist card available from SAN jose. thanks colleen.

Answer by Vic Webmaster
Most travel ...

Travel to Cuba  Not rated yet
What countries do the majority of tourists that visit this cuba originate from?

Answers by VIC Webmaster

Mainly from Canada and Europe (including ...

Inviting a cuban to the usa  Not rated yet
I would like to know if being a usa citizen inviting a cuban to the usa makes the wait time shorter than if a resident does this?
ANSWER by vic webmaster ...

wedding photographer in Cuba  Not rated yet
I am getting married in Varadero and bringing my own photographer from home, can he take pictures of us and our bridal party in havana?

Answer by ...

Airports in Cuba  Not rated yet
What is the name of the airport in Cuba, I want to visit in December but I have no clue to what the name of the airport is or where in cuba it is located....

dogs in Cuba  Not rated yet
Can I take my dog to cuba?

Answer by Vic Webmaster Havana-guide.com
Yes you can bring your dog to Cuba, but you need
an International Veterinary ...

Bringing Money to Cuba  Not rated yet
I'm traveling to Cuba for a conference and have been asked to carry (r/o)
money and deliver to a colleague's relatives in Cuba. Is this legal? I don'...

Cuban Marriages  Not rated yet
Is it possible to marry a Cuban girl and have the marriage recognized only in Cuba? Is only the payment of a fee required .. or do you have to fill out ...

what do I have to do to enter cuba  Not rated yet
I have a cuban passaport , what do I need? Do I need proroga o just the passport, anyway the passaport is good for 5 years.

ANSWER by Vic Webmaster ...

Looking for a local guide in Cuba  Not rated yet
I would like to hire a local guide in Cuba who can work with me and a group of photographers for about 10-12 days in Cuba. I need someone who can assist ...

Hotel Nacional Havana  Not rated yet
What was the function of the underground tunnel in Hotel Nacional in Havana?

ANSWER by Vic, Webmaster Havana-guide.com
There are a series of underground ...

Open e-mail account in Cuba  Not rated yet
I would like to know the website to open an account with sufix .cu . Thank You very Much . J.San Agustin
ANSWER by Vic Webmaster Havana-guide.com
This ...

Special Visa in Cuba  Not rated yet
My Cuba Girl friend say to me today that we need to go to immigration to get special visa or authority for her to be with me on my one month duration and ...

Need to hire a translator in Cuba  Not rated yet
Question ?
How can I find a person to work with me for a week and translate for video I'm shooting?

ANSWER by Vic Webmaster Havana-guide.com
First ...

Where can I get the Jeans I have seen in Havana?  Not rated yet
While in Havana, I went into a store and saw some very cool jeans, I don't know if they were made in Cuba, but I would like to try and find them online ...

Send a package from Havana to Europe   Not rated yet
I own a small art gallery in Germany and think about including Cuban paintings
(with no historical value).
How much does it approximatily cost to send ...

Jose Marti International Airport Havana, Cuba  Not rated yet
A friend and I have a 7.5hr stopover in Havana at José Martí International Airport we arrive at 5:10pm and depart at 12:30am. We were wanting to make the ...

Long term visit to Cuba  Not rated yet
Question:
Is there any chance to apply to stay over extended (60) days there in Cuba?

Answer by Vic webmaster Havana-guide.com
The standard ...

can I bring a bike to Cuba  Not rated yet
Question
can I bring a bike?
ANSWER by Vic Webmaster
Yes, you can bring a bike to Cuba, the normal procedure is that you declare your bike to ...

Daily expenses in Cuba  Not rated yet
We plan to visit Cuba in October and want to know what will be the estimated daily meals expenses e.g. breakfast, lunch and dinner.

ANSWER by Vic ...

Photography in cuba  Not rated yet
Besides not being able to take photos of military, airports or port installations or personnel what are some other general tips to taking photos in Cuba ...

export used car to Cuba from Canada  Not rated yet
I go to Cuba every year and would like a car there so I can stay there every winter and have my own car. Rentals are too expensive. I understand it can ...

move my dog to cuba  Not rated yet
I will getting married to my cuban boyfriend of 5 years soon, and may decide to live in cuba, just want to know if anyone knows if it is possible and allowed ...

HOLIDAY IN CUBA  Not rated yet
Can you take your dog with you to Cuba for a holiday?
If so, is there anything special you need to know or do. How would you find out which resorts allow ...

Can I take my portable DVD Player into Cuba ?  Not rated yet
Is it ok to take a portable DVD player & DVDs into cuba?

Answer by Vic webmaster Havana-guide.com

Yes, you can take your portable DVD player ...

Cuban customs   Not rated yet
What do cuban customs allow you to bring in?

ANSWER by Vic webmaster Havana-guide.com

There is a complete list and explanation on this
website ...

flight from Cancun to Havana Cuba  Not rated yet
How much would it cost to visit havana cuba from mexico?
ANSWER
Cubana airlines (Cuban planes) offers a daily flight between Cancun and Havana, a ...

Registering a Cuban friend in a Cuban Hotel Room  Not rated yet
I registered a Cuban woman to stay with me in my hotel room for two nights. I left Cuba afterwards.
If I go back to Cuba, can I register another woman ...

Dental Implants in Cuba  Not rated yet
Are dental Implants available to tourists in Cuba? Where can I get this information?
ANSWER by Vic Webmaster Havana-guide.com
Sure, you can get ...

Cuban Youth Softball team or league?  Not rated yet
We have youth softball equipment to donate to a young team. How can we best connect with a youth softball team or league? We are hoping to Email or have ...

Can you help me find an address in La Lisa?  Not rated yet
I found your website when researching La Lisa. My family had a business in the neighborhood in the 1950s, and I've been looking for a map that can show ...

Spanish courses in Havana Cuba  Not rated yet
HOLA!
I am a romanian citizen, 35 yrs old, I´ve been in Cuba several times, living in casas particulares or cuban family (my boyfriend´s home)and reading ...

How can a US citizens study in Cuba?  Not rated yet
I'm a current high school graduate from here in the US and would like to study Spanish, as well as the arts at the University of Havana for more than a ...

Quiero Saber si este e-mail es de cuba?  Not rated yet
Quiero saber si este e-mail puede ser o es de Cuba (****@jadiaz.co.cu)

Por Favor Responde!

Answer
I don"t think this is a real Cuban email!

Rules of havana airport Cuba  Not rated yet
How many kg can I take to enter at the airport in Cuba?

ANSWER by Vic Havana-guide.com
First you should check the weight that's allowed by your ...

Email problems with correodecuba.cu in Cuba  Not rated yet
Hello,

My friend gave me her email address xxxx@correosdecuba.es, but it doesnt work (I always receive an email as if it invalid). I decided to send ...

Boxing in Havana Cuba  Not rated yet
I wish to box in Havana in August. Where should I go, Will there be any trainers there, and how much should I expect to pay.
Thanks.
ANSWER by Vic ...

Dangers in Havana Cuba  Not rated yet
Other than scams, are there any other dangers, such as health hasards, or natural disasters?
ANSWER by Vic webmaster Havana-guide.com
First this,...

Who was involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis?  Not rated yet
Which countries and government leaders were involved in the Cuban missile crisis?
ANSWER by Vic webmaster Havana-guide.com
After the failed Bay of ...

Which Cuban ruler did Fidel Castro overthrow?  Not rated yet
What was the name of the ruler in Cuba before Fidel Castro and how and why was the regime overthrown.
ANSWER by Vic
A young Cuban army sergant ...

Export old car from Cuba  Not rated yet
Can I export an European 1959 German manufactured car from Cuba into Canada?
Thanks, Murray
ANSWER by Vic Webmaster Havana-guide.com

Lots of ...

Attractions in Havana Cuba  Not rated yet
Can you describe some tourist attractions?
ANSWER: by Vic webmaster havana-guide.com
Havana, offers many great attractions to the tourists, especially ...

If you marry a Cuban can you own a casa particular?  Not rated yet
Can I operate and own a casa particular in Cuba?

ANSWER by Vic webmaster havana-guide.com

Foreigners can not buy or own property in Cuba, even ...

Cuba Travel and Ferry from Cancun to Havana  Not rated yet
Can you take a ferry from Cancun Mexico to Havanna Cube for the day?
ANSWER by Vic Webmaster Havana-guide.com
There is no regular ferry service ...

Vaccines & Immunizations in Cuba  Not rated yet
Are any vaccines or immunizations required for Cuba?
Answer by Vic, webmaster Havana-guide.com
In normal situations, no vaccinations are required,...

What Are the Most Popular Cities in Cuba ?  Not rated yet
What are the most popular cities in Cuba?

Answer

The most popular city in Cuba is the capital Havana. Havana offers lots of tourist attractions,...

Vaccine shots and Cuban holidays?  Not rated yet
What vaccine shots should I take before my Cuban holidays?

Answer by Vic webmaster Havana-guide.com

Vaccinations are not necessary or required ...

CUBAN VISITING VISAS  Not rated yet
Dear Vic,
I am aware of the Visitors travelling visa to Cuba. However can you inform me if a visitor has a personal intimate friend in Cuba and is invitied ...

Traveling with a young child to Cuba  Not rated yet
I'm going to be visiting Cuba September 2009 with my family, I have a young son still requiring the use of nappies. Since there is a shortage of products ...

Hiring A Cuban Guide  Not rated yet
What is the best way to arrange a local Cuban guide during my stay in Havana? And what are reasonable costs for such a guide?

Please note I am not looking ...

distance from Havana International airport to Central Havana  Not rated yet
I am just wondering what is the distance from Havana International airport to centro de habana

Answer:
The distance from Havana International Airport ...

Clothing in Havana Cuba  Not rated yet
What do women in Havana, Cuba normally wear?

What do men in Havana, Cuba normally wear?

Answer :
The Cuban women and girls dress is sexy, femine ...

Clothes in Cuba  Not rated yet
What are the names of the clothes cubans wear ?

Most Cuban Women wear a jeans and a T-shirt that is named in Cuban slang : a pull-over or sometimes ...

Old American Car hire   Not rated yet
Due to Havana from 20th to 27th. Can you tell me where I can hire a convertible oldsmobile or equivalent for the day ?

Mark

Answer :

Old American ...

Traditional clothing in Cuba  Not rated yet
Question:
what is the traditional clothing of cuba?
Answer:
The traditional clothing in Cuba has major Spanish
infuences and goes back to the ...

Leaving Havana Cuba  Not rated yet
Question?
Is there any way for me to leave Cuba and go to Jamaica? Is there a boat or ferry? If so how much does this cost? thanks.
Answer:
There ...