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Voykit pocket guide · Cuba
Florida
Spend a half‑day (3–4 h) in Florida to visit the zoo, municipal museum and a beach nearby; stay overnight if you want a relaxed pace.
Florida is a small town in central Cuba with a modest zoo, a municipal museum and easy access to Playa Florida beach. Its attractions cluster within walking distance, so a half‑day covers the highlights; an extra night adds a relaxed beach visit and local dining.
- Country
- Cuba
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season)
- Avoid
- May–Oct (rainier)
- Stay
- 1 (optional) nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CUP
- Money
- Currency is the Cuban peso (CUP). There are three official rates: 24 and 120 CUP per US dollar for state accounting, and a managed "floating" rate launched in December 2025 (about 680 CUP per US$1 in late September 2026). The informal street rate tracked by elTOQUE was about 730 CUP per US$1 on 26 September 2026. Rates move weekly — check before you go (checked 2026-09).
- Daily spend
- Budget CU$30–45 excl. bed · Mid CU$45–70 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- ETECSA is the only operator; tourist SIMs and eSIMs are sold with passport at the airport and ETECSA offices (check eSIM).
- Emergency
- Police 106 · Ambulance 104 · Fire 105
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C, L · 110 V and 220 V · 60 Hz · Casas often have both; check before plugging in.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% in cash.; Casa hosts, drivers, musicians: US$1–5.
- Water
- Do not drink tap water; bottled water can be scarce, so bring a filter bottle or tablets.
- Toilets
- Often without seats or paper; carry tissue and small coins for attendants.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at local café | CU$2–3 |
| Meal at a modest restaurant | CU$5–8 |
| Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km)) | CU$5–7 |
| Zoo entry | CU$3–5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CMW · Camagüey International Airport
- Bus or taxi about 1 h 30 min to Florida
Typical fares
- Taxi town‑center → Playa Florida
- about CU$5 one way (check)
- Hotel Florida single room
- US$15 per night
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is walkable; taxis or local buses connect to nearby beaches. ETECSA internet offices and Nauta Wi‑Fi hotspots are available.
See and do
Known for
- Zoologico de Florida
- Museo General Municipal
- Playa Florida
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Florida | Local bus or taxi from town centre, about 10 min | ≈20 min round trip |
| Camagüey | Intercity bus from Carretera Central, about 1 h 30 min | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Hotel Florida
- US$15 single / US$20 double; basic rooms near the zoo.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Holaola |
| How much? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwanto kwesta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?donde esta el baño |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, or a cheek kiss among acquaintances; avoid: Rushing straight to business
- Casas: Respect the family's routine and water use; avoid: Leaving air conditioning on in blackouts or low supply
- Shortages: Share useful supplies if asked; avoid: Handing out gifts in the street
- Politics: Let hosts lead; avoid: Pushing people to criticise the government
Scams and watch-outs
- Check opening hours of the zoo and museum; they may close on public holidays.
- Roads to Playa Florida can be unpaved; allow extra travel time after rain.
Florida is generally safe for tourists; keep valuables secure and use official taxis.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Florida yet. Suggested stay: 1 (optional) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Zoologico de Florida
- Museo General Municipal
- Playa Florida
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Florida (Cuba): www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Florida (Cuba), revision 5262889 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5262889
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/florida-cuba). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.