Hotels in Cuba
Travelling to Cuba
    
Viazul is the tourist arm of the state-run bus company, Astro; these buses are
generally comfortable and reliable, and their fares are quoted in dollars. The
service's hub is Havana but buses travel to most major destinations on the island.
Cuba also has a notoriously unreliable train service which operates between
Havana and Pinar del Rio in the west, and between Havana and Santiago de Cuba
in the east.
The best way to travel around the country is by hiring a car. The roads are
good and traffic is light, however, directional signs are few and far between,
and there is also the inconvenience of swarms of hitch-hikers lining almost
every major road. Finally, always ensure you stop at railway crossings; not
only is it the law but it is also a wise option as often there are no warning
lights showing a train's impending arrival.
Cuba has 11 international airports. Havana is the principal gateway, although
there are numerous regularly scheduled and charter flights to Varadero and Santiago
de Cuba as well. To a lesser extent, international charter flights from Canada
and Europe service: Cayo Largo del Sur, Cienfuegos, Camagüey, Ciego de
Avila, Holguín, Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo.
When arriving by sea, contact the port authorities on VHF channels 16, 19 or
68, or HF channel 2760, before entering Cuban waters. Skippers do not need to
give advance notice or have a prior visa. If you plan on staying in the country
for more than 72 hours, each crewmember must apply for a tourist visa. Skippers
will also need to register their vessel upon arrival.
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