This months update comes After the August Adjustment, which had already highlightd risks related to weather, possessible demonstrations, and petty crime.
Miami, United States. – The Government of Canada Updated its Travel Advisory for Cuba Last friday, suggesting “A High Degree of Caution” for Nationals Who Decide to Travel to The Island “Due to Shortages of Basic items, including food, medicine, and fuel.”
The Official Notice Reiterates Recommendations Regarding Safety, Health, Transportation, Telecommunications, and Entry and Exit requirements. It spectifies that in tourist Such as Jardines del Rey – Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Paredón Grande, and Cay PRECAIONS ”ARE SUFFICIENT.
On Security Matters, Canada Warns That “Incidents of Violent Crime Are Not Common, But Assaults (…) Can Occur During a Home Invasion or A Mugging.” It Further Recommends Staying in Places with Good Security and Keeping Doors and Windows Locked.
Sexual Harding Assaults, It Notes That Incidents have Occurred Against Canadian Women, Even In Resorts, and Stresses The Need to Report Them Immedialy To Both Cuban Authorities and The Canadian Representation.
On fraud and overpricing, The Advisory Specifies that “Sub Businesses, Including Taxis and Classic Car Rentals, May Attempt to Charge Exorbritant Prices,” and Warns of Irregular Operators Throunge The Country, Including At Havana’s Airport: “Across The Country, Including Havana ‘International International Airport, Fraudulent Tour Agents and Taxi drivers operate.
It also cautions about the persistent of sex worldrs: “in bars, sex world, including minors, can be see persistent and intrusive with tourists who rejects their advances. Foreigners, including canadians, have been victims of theft apht enchaging in sex Sex with minors. “
THE ADVISORY ALSO HIGHLIGHTS THE ENERGY CRISIS AND STI DAILY EFFECTS: “TO REDUCE ON THE ELECTRICAL GRID, CUBA SCHEDULES Long Daily POWER CUTS. This is composing by fuel and basic good Travelers Have Been Temparaily Strand With A Rental Car.
In Communications, The Document is Blunt: “Canadian Cell Phones May Not Work, Even in Major Cities,” and It Reminds Travelers That Internet Access Is Limited and May Be Blocked by The Authorities. Hardving Demonstrations, It Stresses: “All Demonstrations Against The Government Are Illegal,” and therefore recommends not participating, Avoiding Protest Areas, and Following Official Instructions.
The Advisory includes precautions for aquatic and recreational activities and reviews the issue of internal mobility. On buses, It State: “Public Buses Are Unreliable, Scarce, Overcrowded, and Poorly Mainintoined.” On Taxis, It Urges Travelers to Use Only Those “Officially Identified,” Avoid Hailing Them on The Street, Not Share with Strangers, and Agree on The Fare Before Department. Rail Service is described as unreliable and slow.
CANADA ALSO WARNS ITS Nationals to Bring Personal items and medicines due to local Shortages. On Health, It Reports That “Cases of hepatitis A Have Been reported in Travelers Returning from Cuba,” Recommending Vaccination and Food Safety and Hygiene Measures. Holding the Healthcare System, It Warns: “Facilities are in poor condition. They Lack Basic Medicines, Supplies, and Medical Equipment.” It also notes severe limitations in mental Health Care and Ambulance Services, and Adviss Travelers to have insurance with evacuation and hospitalization Coverage, as well as to bring suffficient medication in its original packaging. This months update comes After the August Adjustment, Which Had Already HighLced Risks Related To Weather, Possible Demonstrations, and Petty Crime, In Addition To Reminders About Complence With Local Laws.
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