Havana, Cuba (Stephanie Plexico)
Go now! Time has stood still and it is magical.
- More about your Oliver Guide: Stephanie Plexico
- Trip type: Adult, City
- Activity level: moderate
- Ideal length of trip: CLEARLY, THERE IS MUCH MORE TO SEE IN CUBA, BUT YOU CAN EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF HAVANA IN THREE DAYS. WOULD ADD A DAY TO SEE THE BEACHES AND HEMINGWAY'S HOME.
to & from
The flight from Florida is an hour and customs is seamless in Havana. I looked into getting a driver to pick us up and there is no need to. You can get a taxi right there and it is about $30 CPU. 30 minute drive to Havana. Change some money at the airport. NO American dollars are allowed and credit cards are not accepted. The visa process is simple. Taxis are easy to find in Havana and it is a great walking city.
Where to Stay
Hotel Saratoga: It is very central and the people that worked there were so nice. We were very pleased. Side note: where Madonna, Beyonce & Jay Z stayed here. Casa Particulars or Home Stays are very popular and affordable. It is a great way to get to know a family and experience authentic Cuban hospitality.