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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
- Country
- Cuba
- Best months
- Dec (festival)
- Avoid
- May‑Oct (hot, low activity)
- Stay
- 0 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 US$30–50 excl. bed · Mid US$50–80 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 | US$1–2 |
| Beer (bar) | US$2–3 |
| Meal at El Louvre | US$5–8 |
| Taxi colectivo (Havana‑Remedios) | US$35 per person |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CMW · Ignacio Agramonte International Airport
- about 70 km (43 mi) north, bus or taxi to Remediosabout 43 mi (70 km) north, bus or taxi to Remedios
Typical fares
- Havana → Remedios (taxi colectivo)
- US$35 per person, about 2 h (check)
- Bicycle taxi Remedios → Caibarién
- US$10 per person, ~30 min (check)
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
The town is compact; walk everywhere. Bicycle taxis reach nearby Caibarién (US$10). Taxis colectivos from Havana cost US$35 per person.
See and do
Known for
- Las Parrandas festival
- 17th‑century architecture
- Museo de Las Parrandas
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Cayo Santa Maria | 45 km (28 mi) causeway, bus or taxi28 mi (45 km) causeway, bus or taxi | ≈1 h |
| Santa Clara | Bus or shared taxi, ~3 h | ≈3 h |
Sleep
- 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.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Holaoˈla |
| How much? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwanˈto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo |
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
- Casa particular listings often outdated; confirm availability.
- Festival crowds can be intense; keep valuables secure.
Remedios is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of festival crowds and keep an eye on personal items.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Remedios yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Las Parrandas festival
- 17th‑century architecture
- Museo de Las Parrandas
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- UNESCO – Las Parrandas: ich.unesco.org/en/RL/festivity-of-las-parrandas-in-the-centre-of-cuba-01405
- Wikivoyage: Remedios, revision 5266481 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5266481
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/remedios). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.