Santa Lucia (Camaguey) Vacation Information:
Located on the East Central part of Cuba on the Atlantic Ocean Coast, and 110 Kilometers from the Airport. A long time favourite of Divers and Snorkelers alike, Camaguey has the second largest coral reef in the world, with many sunken ships, caves and plenty of underwater life. Camaguey is also home to 20 Kilometers of beautiful white sand beaches. The City of Camaguey is one of the most colonial Cities in Cuba rich in Spanish architecture.
Travelling tips when visiting Santa Lucia Camaguey: You need a valid passport, for visas contact your local Cuban Consulate, a 90 day stay tourist card is provided with your package, there is an extra charge for children's under 2 tourist card.
The currency is the Cuban convertible peso, this is only available in Cuba there is no use for it outside of Cuba. Most major credit cards are accepted but only it they have been drawn from banks outside of the USA, traveller's cheques are not accepted. ATM machines are not available. You will need to pay $25 convertible pesos in exact cash per person when departing Camaguey.
Long distance charges may turn out to be very expensive, opt for buying a calling card, internet services are not readily available or sometimes is very unreliable. Walkie talkies, GPS and cordless phones are not allowed in Cuba. Is recommended to bring an adaptor since electricity varies between 110v and 220v.
Camaguey Year Round Temperatures
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Average High |
27 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
31 |
32 |
32 |
31 |
31 |
28 |
27 |
| Average Low |
17 |
16 |
17 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
22 |
21 |
21 |
19 |
17 |
| Rainfall (mm) |
10 |
20 |
30 |
40 |
110 |
150 |
120 |
160 |
170 |
160 |
40 |
20 |
Flight duration is 3 to 4 hours and most flights are non stop, you can only find 3* moderate resorts in Camaguey all of them offer all inclusive plans and have diving packages to purchase locally. Drinking bottled water is recommended. Travel Medical Insurance is mandatory for all passengers to Cuba.
Things to do and Visit in Camaguey: Take a day trip for Snorkeling or Diving, Visit Sabinal Island for the day, Rent a jeep and explore the surroundings, Visit Sierra Cubitas National Park, take a day tour of the Colonial City of Camaguey, Visit Real Lagoon to see the colonies of Pink Flamingos that frequent the Lagoon.