Contact Information:

Ernesto Travieso

hola@habanasol.com

The Cuban convertible peso is the only currency accepted in business establishments throughout the country, for the purchase of service and goods, so you will need to exchange your Canadian dollars or sterling pound or any other foreign currency into convertible pesos at the hotel reception or at an international bank

Canadian dollars and foreign currency may be converted with an 8% fee. Canadian (and any other foreign) credit card purchases will be processed with an 11.24% fee. US dollars may be exchanged at 18% commission fee. US-issued credit cards and travelers cheques are not accepted in Cuba. All fees are subject to change.

The currency exchange service will be provided at the airports, hotels, banks and exchange houses.

Foreign vacationers or Cuban residents can have any amounts of US dollars or any other currencies.

International credit (no issued by american's banks) will continue to be accepted in Cuba, either to pay for services or to draw cash from ATM machines. No levy will be charged on card transactions.

Departure tax will be paid in Cuban convertible pesos which at present is $25.00 CUC. This is paid at the airport and must be paid in cash.

Habanasol provide this information but does not participate in any kind of remittance of money to Cuba.