Havana guide
🇨🇺 Packing List
What to pack for Havana
In April, Havana is typically warm, expect showers (21°C - 29°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Havana essentials
- Very casual. Light fabrics. Cuban style welcome!
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Very light, breathable cotton or linen clothing
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Insect / mosquito repellent
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type A/B/C plugs, 110V/220V mixed.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Cuban Peso (CUP) / USD accepted at some places
Local know-how
- Local SIM: ETECSA (state telecom only). Buy cards at ETECSA offices. WiFi at parks/hotels.
- Pocket tissues: some island toilets are squat-style or limited
- Overcharging tourists
- April highlights: Warming up; Some rain returning