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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.

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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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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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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
0

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This is a basic guide for Remedios: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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).

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  • 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.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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 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.

Las Parrandas festival17th‑century architectureMuseo de Las Parrandas
Airports
CMW Ignacio Agramonte International Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) north, bus or taxi to Remedios)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    28°C (82°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    28°C (82°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

Best: Dec. Avoid: May, Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Jun (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

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)

18°C (64°F)

8 rd

Feb

28°C (82°F)

18°C (64°F)

8 rd

Mar

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

9 rd

Apr

31°C (88°F)

21°C (70°F)

9 rd

May

32°C (90°F)

22°C (72°F)

10 rd

Jun

33°C (91°F)

23°C (73°F)

11 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

11 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

10 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

9 rd

Dec

28°C (82°F)

18°C (64°F)

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

Door-to-door, not ride time

Cayo Santa Maria

caution

Door to door: ≈1 h

45 km (28 mi) causeway, bus or taxi

Limited public transport; arrange private taxi.

Santa Clara

caution

Door 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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
US$30–50 excl. bed
Mid
US$50–80 excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Casa particular room1 × 1 night × CUP 20CUP 20
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CUP 30CUP 30
Taxi colectivo Havana → Remedios (one way)1 × CUP 35 · checkCUP 35
Bicycle taxi to Caibarién1 × CUP 10 · checkCUP 10
eSIM data (1 week)1 × CUP 15 · checkCUP 15
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeCUP 11
Trip total≈ CUP 121 per person per day, bed includedCUP 121

US$20 per night, breakfast $5, dinner $10.

2026 estimate in USD; flights and visas excluded.

Prices of common things

CoffeeUS$1–2
Beer (bar)US$2–3
Meal at El LouvreUS$5–8
Taxi colectivo (Havana‑Remedios)US$35 per person

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Remedios is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of festival crowds and keep an eye on personal items.
  • 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

  1. Best months: Dec (festival) · avoid May‑Oct (hot, low activity) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add detailed transport schedules for taxis colectivos (Havana‑Remedios).
  2. Create separate pages for Hotel E. Barcelona and El Chalet with verified prices.

Meanwhile

Back to Cuba

Sources

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