Major city · Cuba
Remedios
Visit Remedios for the Las Parrandas festival (Dec 16‑26) – one full day; otherwise skip or use as a brief stopover.
Remedios is a small historic town in central Cuba, famous for its December Las Parrandas festival. The town centre is walkable, with a few museums, a central square, and limited accommodation. One day covers the festival highlights; otherwise a quick stop is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CUP
- Best months
- Dec (festival)
- avoid May‑Oct (hot, low activity)
- Airport
- CMW
- Nights
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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 Remedios106 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Remedios, 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
- SafetyRemedios is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of festival crowds and keep an eye on personal items.
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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.
- AirportCMW Ignacio Agramonte International Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) north, bus or taxi to Remedios).CMW Ignacio Agramonte International Airport (about 43 mi (70 km) north, bus or taxi to Remedios).
- Getting aroundThe town is compact; walk everywhere.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeUS$1–2
- BeerBeer (bar)US$2–3
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi colectivo (Havana‑Remedios)US$35 per person
- Budget bedCasa particular room, a night, per personCUP 20
- Mid-range bedCasa particular room, a night, per personCUP 20
- High-end bedCasa particular room, a night, per personCUP 20
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CUP 30 · Mid CUP 55 · High CUP 80
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
- CMW Ignacio Agramonte International Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) north, bus or taxi to Remedios)CMW Ignacio Agramonte International Airport (about 43 mi (70 km) north, bus or taxi to Remedios)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Dec. Avoid: May, Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Remedios: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
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
The town is compact; walk everywhere. Bicycle taxis reach nearby Caibarién (US$10). Taxis colectivos from Havana cost US$35 per person.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cayo Santa Maria
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
45 km (28 mi) causeway, bus or taxi28 mi (45 km) causeway, bus or taxi
Limited public transport; arrange private taxi.
Santa Clara
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h
Bus or shared taxi, ~3 h
Visit Che Guevara's tomb; plan return transport.
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.
Hotel E. Barcelona
Central location, basic rooms.
Hotel E Bausa
Central location, basic rooms.
El Chalet (casa particular)
Rooms US$20/night, breakfast $5, dinner $10.
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
- US$30–50 excl. bed
- Mid
- US$50–80 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Casa particular room1 × 1 night × CUP 20 | CUP 20 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CUP 30 | CUP 30 |
| Taxi colectivo Havana → Remedios (one way)1 × CUP 35 · check | CUP 35 |
| Bicycle taxi to Caibarién1 × CUP 10 · check | CUP 10 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × CUP 15 · check | CUP 15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CUP 11 |
| Trip total≈ CUP 121 per person per day, bed included | CUP 121 |
US$20 per night, breakfast $5, dinner $10.
2026 estimate in USD; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | US$1–2 |
| Beer (bar) | US$2–3 |
| Meal at El Louvre | US$5–8 |
| Taxi colectivo (Havana‑Remedios) | US$35 per person |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Casa particular listings often outdated; confirm availability.
- Festival crowds can be intense; keep valuables secure.
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 also in Havana.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Havana → Remedios (taxi colectivo): US$35 per person, about 2 h (check)
- Bicycle taxi Remedios → Caibarién: US$10 per person, ~30 min (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (oˈla)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (kwanˈto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo)
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 Remedios. 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: Dec (festival) · avoid May‑Oct (hot, low activity) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add detailed transport schedules for taxis colectivos (Havana‑Remedios).
- Create separate pages for Hotel E. Barcelona and El Chalet with verified prices.
Sources
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