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Havana

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23.13° N
82.38° W

Country / area: Cuba
Time zone identifier: America/Havana
Currency reference: CUC / CUP
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Havana / Money & payments

Money in Cuba: Cash, Cards and Exchange Rates for Visitors

Bring enough foreign cash for your whole stay: since 6 June 2026 Visa and Mastercard no longer work in Cuba. How the three official peso rates work, where to exchange, and what US travellers face.

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Havana / First-time visitor

Old Havana Restoration: How the Historian's Office Worked

Old Havana was restored mainly by the Office of the Historian, which from 1993 could run hotels and shops and keep the income. How that model worked, what changed, and what it means for visitors.

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Havana / Food

Paladares in Havana: How Cuba's Private Restaurants Work

A paladar is a privately run Cuban restaurant, first licensed as home-based self-employment and now often a registered S.R.L. company. How the rules changed and how to pay and order in 2026.

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