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you will obtain useful advice when deciding that I mediate
of transport to take in their displacements, conjugating of
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Air:
Cubana operates scheduled services between most
main towns but advance booking is essential
as flights are limited.
Rail:
The principal rail route is from Havana to Santiago de Cuba,
with two daily trains. Some trains on this route have air
conditioning and refreshments. There are also through trains
from Havana to other towns. Previously, the rail network connected
the vast majority of the country but has been badly affected
by natural disasters and now only certain parts of the country
are accessible by rail.
Road:
Sightseeing can be pre-arranged, although internal travel
arrangements may be made through any of the several ground
handlers. Traffic drives on the right. Bus: Most tours will
include travel by air-conditioned buses. Cuba’s national
bus service Astro (Asociaciones de Transportes por Omnibus)
connects all the main towns and suburbs at least once or twice
a day; fares are low and services are reliable, but the buses
can be very crowded especially during the rush hour. Four
seats are saved for tourists or foreign visitors on each bus.
Increasingly popular, however, are the state-operated, air-conditioned
Viazul ‘tourist buses’ (website: www.viazul.cu)
which connect most major cities and tourist destinations daily.
These top-range coaches have air conditioning, toilets and
must be paid for in CUC (larger offices should accept
payment by credit/debit card). Taxi: Taxis and chauffeur-driven
cars can work out to be as cheap as the bus or train. An influx
of comfortable, modern cars makes this a viable form of transport.
It is usual to order them through the hotel. All official
taxis have meters but in private taxis fares should be pre-arranged.
Car hire: There are several good and inexpensive car hire
companies with representatives at most hotels, and due to
Cuba’s well maintained road system, this is often regarded
as one of the best forms of getting around the island. Bicycles
can be hired. Documentation: Valid national driving licence
required. Drivers must be aged 21 or over.
Urban:
Buses, minibuses and plentiful shared taxis operate in Havana
at low flat fares. Buses are frequent but often very crowded,
and foreigners may have difficulty paying the fare in pesos.
Travel
Times: The following chart gives approximate travel
times (in hours and minutes) from Havana to other major towns
in Cuba.
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Road |
| Varadero |
0.15 |
2.00 |
| Trinidad |
0.20 |
5.00 |
| Santiago
de Cuba |
1.15 |
17.00 |
| Playas
del Este |
-- |
0.30 |
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Travel - International
Air:
Cuba’s national airline is Cubana (CU). Other airlines serving
Cuba include Aeroflot, Air France, AOM French Airlines, Air Jamaica,
Iberia, Mexicana and Spanair.
Approximate
flight times: From Havana to London is 10 hours, to Los Angeles
is 9 hours and to New York is 5 hours.
International
airports: Havana (HAV) (José Martí International)
is 18 km (11 miles) south of the city. Bus and taxi services to
the city are available. The journey is approximately one hour by
bus and 30 minutes by taxi. Airport facilities include duty-free
shops, bank, tourist information/hotel reservation and car hire.
There
are also international airports at Santiago de Cuba, Camagüey,
Holguin, Cienfuegos, Ciego de Avila, Manzanillo, Cayo Largo and
Varadero. Facilities at Havana and Santiago de Cuba have recently
been upgraded.
Departure
tax: US$20 from Havana and Varadero, US$15 from all other airports.
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