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Emergencies
One emergency number covers all services. It can be reached by dialling 26811. |
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Golf
Golf had all but disappeared from Cuba before the tourism boom came to the country. The Cuban government decided a course was needed and built the Varadero Golf Club, t 4566 8482, at the island’s leading resort area. The par 72, 18 hole course was designed by architect Les Burber and stands at 6855 yards in length. It is a challenging design with some scenic holes, practice areas and a driving range. 18 holes cost 77 CUC and clubs, carts and bags can all be rented. |
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Medical
Standards of healthcare increased dramatically in the years following the revolution and social provisions are among the best in Latin America. Minor treatment will routinely be given for free to foreigners at the local clinics.
Should you require extensive medical attention whilst in Havana, the main clinic for foreign patients is the Cira Garcia Clinic, Avenida 20, Vedado, t 732 9501. Treatment here is expensive and payment is expected in convertible pesos. There is considerable ‘medical tourism’ in the island. Visitors come for operations that cost less than elsewhere, but it enables the Cubans to earn foreign exchange through their medical skills.
No vaccinations are required for entry to Cuba. However visitors are advised to take precautions against typhoid if travelling to rural areas. The more serious tropical diseases are rare in the country, but viral meningitis and dengue fever do occasionally break out. |
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Nudity
Topless bathing is banned in theory, but is practised by tourists on many of the beaches. Public nudity is not appreciated on mainland Cuba but it does happen in quieter areas on Cayo Largo. |
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