When you get off the plane, you will have to take a corona-virus test and it is compulsory for all travellers entering the country. Whether you’re a tourist, resident, or citizen.
This test is no longer free. It will cost *around* 40CUC/USD (price, currency and method of payment is TBC).
Once you’ve been tested, you must go directly to your accommodation. You can stay in a casa (private if you’re resident/family visa), casa particular (e.g. AirBnB), or a hotel.
You must quarantine for 7 days.
You will receive the results of the first test you took in the airport within 48 hours. Then, on day 5, you take a second test. Once you get the results of this second test (up to 48 hours), you’re free to go.
If you’re going to stay with a boyfriend/girlfriend/friend, they can quarantine with you under the same rules.
Wonderful experience-go before the Americans get back in! Stay in cases, eat lots of lobster and drink lots of rum, all to a backdrop of music! The people are amazing. We loved the whole holiday. I have to say it was a very pleasant experience. I ll put it simple: while it is still unspoiled by the western word, it is well worth visiting . It is definitely not cheap for tourists, but very nice.
So glad to hear you had a lovely experience. And yes – lots of rum, lots of lobster (in the casas is the best, often the restaurants can be hit and miss for lobster), and plenty of salsa 😉