What currency does Cuba use and what is the exchange rate?
Tourists use the convertible peso (CUC) only. The best way to exchange currency is with the Canadian dollar. $1CUC = $1.25CAD What type of currency should I take? Only take Canadian currency in cash. Please carry only the latest issued Canadian bank notes. Bank notes have to be in good condition without any alterations such as rubber stamps, writing or stains. Where do we exchange our money? Money has to be exchanged at the airport upon arrival. Should I take a credit card or a debit card? Both are very difficult to use in Cuba. We recommend you only bring Canadian cash with you and that you bring extra money in case of unforeseen expenses. It is very difficult to transfer money to Cuba. Is the hotels wattage the same as in North America? No, the hotel we are staying in has another wattage. Please bring a power converter. Can I bring electrical appliances? Not permitted: LAPTOPS Permitted but bring at your own risk: Curling irons, manual hair dryers, portable CD players, iPods and elec
