Major city · Cuba
Moa
Skip Moa unless you need a rest stop on the Baracoa‑Holguín route; otherwise continue – 0.5 day, walk the town centre.
Moa is a small industrial town in eastern Cuba, known for nearby nickel mines and as a transit point between Baracoa and Holguín. There are very few sights, limited accommodation and a rough road, so a brief stop of half a day is enough, mainly for an overnight if your schedule forces it.
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Rules in force · 8Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bah…US State DepartmentUS citizens and US residents (US persons) may not travel …No cards
- Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
- Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
- Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
- Cuba ↗US State Department: Level 2, exercise increased caution (in place since 2025; the US Embassy reported another island-wide blackout on 18 September 2026). UK FCDO: against all but essential travel (updated 25 September 2026). Canada: avoid non-essential travel (updated 28 September 2026). Australia: reconsider your need to travel. Read your own government's advice and check your insurance still covers Cuba before booking (checked 2026-09).
- Cuba ↗Check entry rules for your passport with the Cuban embassy or official sources; most visitors need an e-visa (formerly the tourist card) and the online D'Viajeros form, and requirements change.
- Cuba ↗US citizens and US residents (US persons) may not travel to Cuba as tourists. The trip must fit one of 12 OFAC general-licence categories: family visits; official government business; journalism; professional research and meetings; educational activities; religious activities; public performances, clinics, workshops, competitions and exhibitions; support for the Cuban people; humanitarian projects; private foundations and research institutes; information and informational materials; and certain export transactions. Most independent travellers use 'support for the Cuban people', which needs a full-time schedule of activities with Cuban people and private businesses (casas, paladares, private guides), and records kept for 5 years. US persons may not stay at properties on the State Department's Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List (11 more Havana hotels added 14 July 2025) or deal directly with entities on the Cuba Restricted List (GAESA and other military-linked businesses). Rules tightened in 2025–26; check OFAC before booking (checked 2026-09).
- Cuba ↗Medical insurance is compulsory for entry: carry proof of a policy valid in Cuba, or buy a Cuban (Asistur) policy on arrival. US-based insurers are generally not accepted in Cuba; flights from the US include a Cuban medical policy in the fare — keep the boarding pass as proof (check with your airline). Hospital bills are payable in cash only, so buy cover with medical evacuation as well (checked 2026-09).
- Cuba ↗No cards: US-issued debit and credit cards have never worked in Cuba because of the embargo, and since 6 June 2026 Visa and Mastercard cards from any country are no longer accepted (Cuban Central Bank, after a foreign processor dropped FINCIMEX under US Executive Order 14404). Bring enough US dollars or euros in cash for the whole stay plus an emergency reserve (checked 2026-09).
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Moa106 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Moa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Cuban peso (CUP).Cuba-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckETECSA is the only operator; tourist SIMs and eSIMs are sold with passport at the airport and ETECSA offices (check eSIM).Cuba-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; bottled water can be scarce, so bring a filter bottle or tablets.Cuba-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% in cash.Cuba-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/L. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 110 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Cuba-wide
- SafetyMoa is generally safe for daytime visits, but limited services and poor roads require caution, especially after dark.
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- RestroomsOften without seats or paper; carry tissue and small coins for attendants.Cuba-wide
- Emergency numbers106 police · 104 ambulance · 105 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysOpening hours shrink during fuel crises; banks and offices may close early.Cuba-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHOG Frank País Airport (Holguín) (Main airport for eastern Cuba; about 2 h drive to Moa).
- Getting aroundWalking is the easiest way to see Moa; bici‑taxis and regular taxis are also available but not necessary for the small centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food stall snackCUP5–10
- Budget bedCasas Particulare, a night, per personCUP 500
- Mid-range bedCasas Particulare, a night, per personCUP 700
- High-end bedCasas Particulare, a night, per personCUP 900
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CUP 30 · Mid CUP 65 · High CUP 90
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HOG Frank País Airport (Holguín) (Main airport for eastern Cuba; about 2 h drive to Moa)
Weather and climate
Moa: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jul
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking is the easiest way to see Moa; bici‑taxis and regular taxis are also available but not necessary for the small centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Baracoa
cautionDoor to door: About 3 h
Daily bus from Moa (~3 h) or shared taxi; check schedule
Road is rough; only for transit rather than leisure.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Miraflores (Islazul)
Only modest hotel in town, air‑con, basic bathroom, includes marginal breakfast; price ~US$32 low season, US$46 high season
Casas Particulare
Cheaper option near central round‑about, minimal facilities
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CUP30–50 excl. bed
- Mid
- CUP50–80 excl. bed
- High
- CUP80+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Miraflores (Islazul) hotel1 × 1 night × CUP 750 | CUP 750 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CUP 30 | CUP 30 |
| Moa ↔ Baracoa bus1 × CUP 30 · CUP30 (~US$1.2) each way (check) | CUP 30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CUP 81 |
| Trip total≈ CUP 891 per person per day, bed included | CUP 891 |
Basic air‑con room, includes marginal breakfast
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Street food stall snack | CUP5–10 |
| Drink at Espigon bar | CUP10–15 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road to Baracoa is unpaved and very potholed; bus rides can be uncomfortable.
- Accommodation is limited and basic; expect simple facilities.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 106
- Ambulance
- 104
- Fire
- 105
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police106
- Ambulance104
- Fire105
Embassy
US consulate in Havana; other embassies in Havana.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Moa ↔ Baracoa bus: about CUP30 (~US$1.2) each way (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpé)
- Gracias — Thank you (graˈθjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwán-to kwes-ta)
- ¿Dónde está la parada del autobús? — Where is the bus stop? (donˈde esˈta la paˈɾaða del ˈautobus)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Moa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Consider staying in Baracoa or Holguín for better facilities; use Moa only as a brief stop.
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