Santa Clara Vacation Information:
Located on the northern shores of the Atlantic Ocean, 90 minutes from the airport is the town of Santa Clara, linked to the Santa Maria Keys by a 48 km causeway. Santa Maria is 13 km long and only 2km wide, here you will find the most spectacular white sand beaches in Cuba. Santa Clara is for travelers seeking peace and tranquility, a sunbathers paradise. Scuba diving and snorkeling are great on these pristine water beaches.
Santa Maria Key is part of the Jardines del Rey Archipielago an area declared a Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO.
Traveling tips for Santa Clara: You need a valid Passport, a 90 day stay tourist card is provided with your package, for visas you need to consult your local Cuban consulate. Children under 2 will be provided a tourist card an extra cost. The currency is the Cuban convertible Peso, available only in Cuba useless outside of Cuba. Credit cards are accepted but not cards drawn by American banks. Travelers cheques are not accepted. ATM machines are not available in Cuba.
Santa Clara Year Round Temperatures
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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 |
Electricity varies between 110v to 220v bringing and adapter is advised. Long distance charges can be very costly in Santa Clara opt for buying a calling card if possible. Internet services are very unreliable and sometimes not available at all. Walkie talkies, GPS, and cordeless phonesare not allowed in Cuba. You will need to pay $25 convertible pesos in exact cash per person upon your departure from Santa Clara. Drinking botled water is advised. Travel Medical Insurance is mandatory for all visitors to Cuba.
Things to do in Santa Clara: Enjoying some of the best beaches in the world is a priority when visiting the Santa Maria keys, a variety of water sports are also available, Rent a boat to go deepsea fishing, take a snorkeling or scuba day trip, take a City Tour of the town of Santa Clara, take a day trip to Trinidad.