{"id":6951,"date":"2022-06-10T19:22:29","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T23:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/?p=6951"},"modified":"2023-11-13T13:42:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T18:42:58","slug":"classic-cars-in-cuba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/classic-cars-in-cuba\/","title":{"rendered":"Classic Cars of Cuba: Meet the Island&#8217;s Timeless Treasures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A vintage convertible car is the first thing that should come to mind when you think about Cuba. This country is like a big car show where you can find colorful and well-preserved motor vehicles from the 1950s and 1940s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classic cars in Cuba are a national icon and a significant component of Cuban culture. Here, we reveal the real reasons why many old cars exist in Cuba, the type of vintage cars you can find here, and how Cubans keep them running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ideabox-toc ib-block-toc\" data-anchors='h2,h3' data-collapsable='false' ><div class=\"ib-toc-container ib-toc-list-style-bullets ib-toc-hierarchical ib-toc-expanded\"><div class=\"ib-toc-header\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f0\"><div class=\"ib-toc-header-title\">In this article&#8230;<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ib-toc-separator\" style=\"height:2px\"><\/div><div class=\"ib-toc-body\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;font-size:18px\"><ul class=\"ib-toc-anchors\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-why-does-cuba-have-old-cars-\"><strong>Why Does Cuba Have Old Cars?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fidel-riding-a-classic-American-car.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6975\" style=\"width:700px\" title=\"Line of classic cars parked in Cuba\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cuba has many old cars because of three extraordinary events that took place after 1959: the US trade embargo, the economic policies of Fidel Castro, and the mechanical ingenuity of the Cuban people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the early 20th century, the United States was the leading supplier of vehicles for the island. In fact, some American car companies used Cuban roads to test-track some of their vintage models.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, Cuba became the top importer of American cars in 1919. The island was full of vehicles from American brands such as Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, and Chevrolet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But everything unraveled when Fidel Castro took power in 1959. In response to Castro&#8217;s economic policies, the US government imposed a trade embargo that made it impossible for Cubans to access American cars and mechanical parts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It wasn&#8217;t until 2016 that the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2016\/09\/25\/cuba-infiniti-car-alfonso-albisa\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\">first new car entered the island<\/a>&nbsp;from the US in sixty-four years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the Cuban government further restricted the sale and importation of cars. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/facts-about-cuba\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">interesting fact about Cuba<\/a> is that,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/latino\/new-cuban-law-allows-car-purchases-prices-are-sky-high-n145281\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\">until 2014<\/a>, Cubans were prohibited from buying and selling cars, except for a few specific cases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Castro and the US government were fighting, Cubans found a way to keep the old American cars running. With no new cars and car parts entering the country, car owners needed to be innovative to keep these cars running. For example, they used mismatched parts from Russian vehicles to repair old American cars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another reason the island became a living museum for vintage cars. Cubans call these classic cars &#8220;almendrones&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, old cars in Cuba are the result of the cold war between the US and Cuba since 1959 and the resourcefulness of the Cuban people. You can read more about the history and business between the two countries in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cuba-American-Dr-Ada-Ferrer\/dp\/1501154559?pd_rd_i=1501154559&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tourrepublic-20&amp;linkId=3fed230ba92f1d73ef821707556d788b&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">&nbsp;Cuba: An American History<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-what-kind-of-classic-cars-are-in-cuba-\"><strong>What Kind of Classic Cars Are in Cuba?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Line-of-classic-cars-parked-in-Cuba-850x564.jpg\" alt=\"Line of classic cars parked in Havana\" class=\"wp-image-6962\" style=\"width:700px\" title=\"Vintage Chevy in Cuba\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Line-of-classic-cars-parked-in-Cuba-850x564.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Line-of-classic-cars-parked-in-Cuba-400x265.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Line-of-classic-cars-parked-in-Cuba-1536x1019.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Line-of-classic-cars-parked-in-Cuba-2048x1359.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Line-of-classic-cars-parked-in-Cuba-100x66.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Line-of-classic-cars-parked-in-Cuba-678x450.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Line-of-classic-cars-parked-in-Cuba-1600x1062.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Line-of-classic-cars-parked-in-Cuba-scaled.jpg 1808w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Common vintage car brands in Cuba are Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Oldsmobile, and Buick. It&#8217;s estimated that 60,000 classic American cars ride on Cuban streets. Many of them are 60 or even 70 years old.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soviet-era Ladas, Volgas, and Moskvichs are also popular old cars in Cuba. Lada cars are the most common. In fact, several owners formed the<a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/technology-engineering-havana-cuba-1e132b7ba75a3e8b5e449698acd59d46\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\">&nbsp;Lada Cuba Club<\/a>&nbsp;at the end of 2020.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01JVET9EI?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tourrepublic-20&amp;linkId=35c29e8e3f561017c259bf33e1832cfd&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Cuba&#8217;s Car Culture&nbsp;documentary<\/a> describes the island as a fantasyland of cars. In their<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cuba-Cars-Classic-Carribbean-English\/dp\/3667108370?crid=374Y1FMKT2T3M&amp;keywords=cuba+classic+cars&amp;qid=1654375144&amp;sprefix=cuba+classic+cars%2Caps%2C76&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tourrepublic-20&amp;linkId=7eba28b37587efbd6d56a8c9262bec43&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">&nbsp;book<\/a>, Rainer Floer and Harri Morick indicate that manufacturers introduced most of these Cuba vintage cars in the 1950s. However, you might not know how old they are because of their beautiful colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-how-do-cubans-keep-vintage-cars-running-\"><strong>How Do Cubans Keep Vintage Cars Running?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old-car-restoration-in-Cuba-850x567.jpg\" alt=\"Old car restoration in Cuba\" class=\"wp-image-6969\" style=\"width:700px\" title=\"Old car restoration in Cuba\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old-car-restoration-in-Cuba-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old-car-restoration-in-Cuba-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old-car-restoration-in-Cuba-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old-car-restoration-in-Cuba-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old-car-restoration-in-Cuba-675x450.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old-car-restoration-in-Cuba-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old-car-restoration-in-Cuba.jpg 1641w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cubans keep classic cars running by purchasing spare parts from &#8220;mules.&#8221; These individuals hand-carry goods into the country, and sometimes they carry spare parts. Alternatively, mechanics use parts not intended for old cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the early 2000s, Cubans considered old American cars a burden because they would not find mechanical parts for repairs. This situation caused mechanics and car owners that wanted to revive their classic cars in Cuba to be creative and inventive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They started replacing their classic car parts with parts retrieved from<a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/style\/article\/cuba-classic-american-cars-legacy\/index.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\">&nbsp;Chinese<\/a> or Russian vehicles. Today, you can find a well-maintained<a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/videos\/world\/2015\/12\/04\/cuba-vintage-car-mechanics-ripley-orig.cnn\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\">&nbsp;1950s Chevy<\/a>&nbsp;using an engine retrieved from a Russian car. The mechanics usually paint the vehicles with vivid colors to hide the patches and make them look brand new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-why-cant-cuba-get-new-cars-\"><strong>Why Can&#8217;t Cuba Get New Cars?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Car-depot-in-Cuba.jpg\" alt=\"Car depot in Cuba\" class=\"wp-image-6973\" style=\"width:700px\" title=\"Car depot in Cuba\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Car-depot-in-Cuba.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Car-depot-in-Cuba-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Car-depot-in-Cuba-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Car-depot-in-Cuba-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cuba cannot get new cars because they are expensive, and the Cuban government still regulates the car market. Additionally, the trade embargo still exists, meaning that Cubans cannot legally import new vehicles into the country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2016, Raul Castro, Fidel Castro&#8217;s brother, lifted the import embargo and allowed people to import cars and car parts from the US and other countries. Cuba&#8217;s automobile companies used this opportunity to import South Korean Kias and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2014\/12\/18\/the-chinese-cars-that-are-changing-cuba.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\">Geely CK from China<\/a>. These purchases added diversity to the vehicle collection in Cuba and increased the number of modern and brand-new vehicles on Cuba&#8217;s roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presumably, this would have been the end of the vintage car industry in the country. Contrary to expectations, you will still see many old cars in Cuba today. This is because of various factors, such as the cost of the new cars in Cuba. For instance, a new Peugeot might cost $250,000, making it unaffordable for most average Cubans, especially those earning approximately $20 monthly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the Trump administration reversed all the policy changes that Obama introduced. Today, the Cuban government maintains a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-cuba-cars-idUSKBN20J2E6\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\">monopoly on car sales<\/a>. In 2020, it opened about 80 stores dealing with car parts and domestic appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Russia-Ukraine war and sanctions on transactions with Russia also pose a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/politics\/sanctions-on-russia-mean-a-struggle-for-cuban-car-owners-looking-for-parts\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\">bigger problem for Cubans<\/a>. That&#8217;s because most of the spare parts for cars come from Russia. They will now be more expensive and take longer to import.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-modern-cars-in-cuba-\"><strong>Modern cars in Cuba<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Geely-CK-modern-car-in-Cuba-850x562.jpg\" alt=\"Geely CK modern car in Cuba\" class=\"wp-image-6971\" style=\"width:700px\" title=\"Geely CK modern car in Cuba\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Geely-CK-modern-car-in-Cuba-850x562.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Geely-CK-modern-car-in-Cuba-400x264.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Geely-CK-modern-car-in-Cuba-100x66.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Geely-CK-modern-car-in-Cuba-681x450.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Geely-CK-modern-car-in-Cuba.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Chinese, South Korean, and some European car models are the typical modern vehicles in Cuba. Since 2009, the modern vehicles that this country has imported include Geely CK, Kia, Peugeot, Hyundai, and Renault.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chinese Geelys are used as police cars. Besides the public vehicles, most modern Cuban cars belong to diplomats, government officials, and prominent Cuban artists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/car-rental-in-cuba\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">Tourists can rent cars in Cuba<\/a>&nbsp;from brands such as Kia, Renault, Peugeot, Emgrand, Hyundai, and Geely. If you are lucky enough, you can find vehicles in the luxury category. These include Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes Benz, Gac, Maxus, Hyundai, and Morris Garage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-buying-classic-cars-from-cuba-\"><strong>Buying Classic Cars from Cuba<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Classic-car-tour-Havana-Cuba-850x566.jpg\" alt=\"Classic car tour Havana Cuba\" class=\"wp-image-5545\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Classic-car-tour-Havana-Cuba-850x566.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Classic-car-tour-Havana-Cuba-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Classic-car-tour-Havana-Cuba.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After the ease of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/cuba-travel-restrictions\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">US travel restrictions to Cuba<\/a>&nbsp;in 2014,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/how-to-travel-to-cuba\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">Americans going to Cuba<\/a>&nbsp;marveled at the colorful vintage American cars. Naturally, US car collectors got their hopes up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2016, the US government&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/public-inspection.federalregister.gov\/2016-25032.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\">allowed<\/a>&nbsp;the repatriation of American-made exports to Cuba. Technically, this means that US citizens could import old American cars from Cuba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2015\/08\/03\/antique-cuban-cars-why-auto-collectors-are-holding-off.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\">the harsh reality<\/a>&nbsp;is that these cars are not in pristine condition. Most of the great-looking cars you admire in Havana&#8217;s pictures do not run well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because they are old and do not have their original replacement parts. To function properly, these old cars of Cuba need regular maintenance or complete restoration. Can you imagine how much that will cost you in addition to the importation fees?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other factor you should know before buying classic cars in Cuba is that many rare and highly-demanded ones are already gone. Some disappeared while others left the island. As mentioned before, the remaining ones are in poor condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-vintage-car-tours-in-cuba-\"><strong>Vintage Car Tours in Cuba<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Classic-car-tour-in-Cuba-850x567.jpg\" alt=\"Cuba travel tips - Classic car tour in Cuba\" class=\"wp-image-5132\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Classic-car-tour-in-Cuba-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Classic-car-tour-in-Cuba-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Classic-car-tour-in-Cuba.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cuba is home to great natural parks,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/best-beaches-in-cuba\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">pristine beaches<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/cuban-traditions\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">fascinating traditions<\/a>, and legendary cigars. There are countless exciting things to do and places to visit on this island,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-havana-cuba\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">especially in Havana<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to travel to this island alone or as a group,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/city\/all\/car-tour_4121678\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">a ride in one of the spectacular classic cars<\/a>&nbsp;should be on your to-do list. It will allow you to experience the thrill of the classic ride and explore these beautiful places as you learn about Cuba&#8217;s history and culture. The classic convertibles will also offer the level of comfort you desire and make your trip perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you can&#8217;t rent a classic car from state companies. Classic cars are privately owned, so you must hire a classic car tour from the owners or private travel agencies. For more on this, check out our guide to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/car-rental-in-cuba\/#18-how-to-rent-a-classic-car-in-cuba\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">renting a classic car in Cuba<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, riding in a classic convertible car in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/best-time-to-visit-cuba\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">Cuba&#8217;s hot weather can be intense<\/a>. Before you start your tour, remember to apply<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sun-Bum-Moisturizing-Protection-Hypoallergenic\/dp\/B00JE3DZ2E\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1546549329&amp;sr=8-6&amp;keywords=sunscreen+travel+size&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tourrepublic-20&amp;linkId=61b9c7ba0f22b447134d1bc4fc4f1157&amp;language=en_US\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">&nbsp;sunscreen<\/a>&nbsp;and carry several essentials, such as<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=sun+hats&amp;dc&amp;language=en_US&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;linkId=b81b46611291aa258f43fc1663972dfa&amp;tag=tourrepublic-20&amp;ref=a9_sc_1\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">&nbsp;sun hats<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LifeStraw-Filter-2-Stage-Integrated-Backpacking\/dp\/B01G7SQBPQ\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1546549219&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;keywords=Water+bottle+with+built-in+filter&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tourrepublic-20&amp;linkId=0759904a7c9b109f30f9215708e9d129&amp;language=en_US\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">water bottle<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=sunglasses&amp;crid=1M4PWD8VODTAQ&amp;sprefix=sunglasses%2Caps%2C185&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=tourrepublic-20&amp;linkId=46b2971e7edada534e90c5134ecb1402&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">sunglasses<\/a>. Cuba is a sunny and hot island. Being hydrated all day and protecting yourself from the sun will enable you to enjoy outdoor activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You won&#8217;t also be able to drive the car yourself. Even if you could, you shouldn&#8217;t. Although&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/is-cuba-safe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">Cuba is generally safe<\/a>, driving old cars in this country is not safe. Most roads are in terrible condition and poorly lit, and old vehicles lack basic safety features such as seatbelts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, keep in mind that Cuba has a strong&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/tipping-in-cuba\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">tipping culture<\/a>. Therefore, tipping your driver is expected.&nbsp;You can tip in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/cuban-currency\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">Cuban Pesos (CUP)<\/a> or your home currency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-a-part-of-cubans-daily-lives-\"><strong>A Part of Cubans&#8217; Daily Lives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" data-id=\"6989\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-1-850x567.jpg\" alt=\"Classic American cars in the street in Havana 1\" class=\"wp-image-6989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-1-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-1-674x450.jpg 674w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-1-1600x1068.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-1-scaled.jpg 1798w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" data-id=\"6981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-2-850x567.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-2-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-2-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-2-675x450.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-2-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-2-scaled.jpg 1801w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"582\" data-id=\"6986\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-3-850x582.jpg\" alt=\"Classic American cars in the street in Havana 3\" class=\"wp-image-6986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-3-850x582.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-3-400x274.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-3-1536x1051.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-3-2048x1401.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-3-100x68.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-3-658x450.jpg 658w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-3-1600x1095.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-3-scaled.jpg 1754w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"587\" data-id=\"6985\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-4-850x587.jpg\" alt=\"Classic American cars in the street in Havana 4\" class=\"wp-image-6985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-4-850x587.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-4-400x276.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-4-1536x1060.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-4-2048x1414.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-4-100x69.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-4-652x450.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-4-1600x1104.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-4-scaled.jpg 1739w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" data-id=\"6980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-5-850x567.jpg\" alt=\"Classic American cars in the street in Havana 5\" class=\"wp-image-6980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-5-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-5-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-5-675x450.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-5-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-5-scaled.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"565\" data-id=\"6984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-6-850x565.jpg\" alt=\"Classic American cars in the street in Havana 6\" class=\"wp-image-6984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-6-850x565.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-6-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-6-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-6-2048x1360.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-6-100x66.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-6-678x450.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-6-1600x1063.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-6-scaled.jpg 1807w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"565\" data-id=\"6988\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-7-850x565.jpg\" alt=\"Classic American cars in the street in Havana 7\" class=\"wp-image-6988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-7-850x565.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-7-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-7-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-7-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-7-100x66.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-7-677x450.jpg 677w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-7-1600x1064.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-7-scaled.jpg 1805w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" data-id=\"6987\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-8-850x567.jpg\" alt=\"Classic American cars in the street in Havana 8\" class=\"wp-image-6987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-8-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-8-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-8-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-8-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-8-675x450.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-8-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-8-scaled.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" data-id=\"6982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-9-850x567.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-9-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-9-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-9-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-9-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-9-675x450.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-9-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-9-scaled.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" data-id=\"6983\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-10-850x567.jpg\" alt=\"Classic American cars in the street in Havana 10\" class=\"wp-image-6983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-10-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-10-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-10-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-10-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-10-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-10-675x450.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-10-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Classic-American-cars-in-the-street-in-Havana-10-scaled.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Classic cars are a vital component of Cuba&#8217;s culture, lifestyle, and tourism industry. Aside from fulfilling the basic function of transportation, some Cubans use these cars to earn an income and support their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brightly colored &#8220;almendrones&#8221; have sparkled on the streets of Havana for more than a century. This resulted from the US trade restrictions, Castro&#8217;s prohibitory economic policy, and the mechanical ingenuity of the Cuban people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you travel to Cuba, one of the very first&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/cuba-travel-tips\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">travel tips<\/a>&nbsp;you will receive is to ride on one of those convertible vintage cars. And with good reason. Classic cars are nowadays a fundamental part of Cubans&#8217; daily life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"su-box su-box-style-noise resource-box\">\n<h4 class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color: #333333; color: #ffffff; border-top-left-radius: 1px; border-top-right-radius: 1px;\">Essential Travel Logistics For Cuba<\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius: 1px; border-bottom-right-radius: 1px;\">\n<p><strong>Cuban Tourist Card \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>If your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/cuba-tourist-card-and-cuba-visa\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Cuban Tourist Card (a.k.a Cuban Tourist Visa)<\/a>\u00a0isn\u2019t bundled into your airline ticket or travel package, buy it only through\u00a0<a tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/easytouristcard.com\/?aff=12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">EasyTouristCard<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Travel Health Insurance \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Travel medical insurance is an entry requirement for Cuba, so you can\u2019t skip it. Travelers can get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/cuba-travel-insurance\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">travel health insurance for Cuba<\/a> via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/insubuy.tp.st\/sRiaZR9q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Insubuy<\/a>. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Germ-X-Original-Hand-Sanitizer-Ounce\/dp\/B0889WWM49?crid=1ONYGPYFMB7JS&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=hand+sanitizer&amp;qid=1612574010&amp;sprefix=hand+sanit%2Caps%2C185&amp;sr=8-6&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tourrepublic-20&amp;linkId=d4bfaacc78ab76f478c27c4ce609f8cd&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" data-amzn-asin=\"B07MB73VSC\">Hand sanitizer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Reusable-Breathable-Outdoor-Fashion-Protections\/dp\/B0876MZRWJ?ascsubtag=amzn1.osa.0835a493-aa04-4215-a25a-56df5c7f917b.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en_US&amp;cv_ct_cx=face+mask&amp;cv_ct_id=amzn1.osa.0835a493-aa04-4215-a25a-56df5c7f917b.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en_US&amp;cv_ct_pg=search&amp;cv_ct_we=asin&amp;cv_ct_wn=osp-single-source-earns-comm&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=face+mask&amp;pd_rd_i=B0876MZRWJ&amp;pd_rd_r=60103c07-abb9-466b-b438-c28371ec5402&amp;pd_rd_w=o5ToB&amp;pd_rd_wg=KPCGP&amp;pf_rd_p=09ff20e9-945b-4b59-906b-be3bf2ef914a&amp;pf_rd_r=KBTQ58CX213GK45SVSMJ&amp;qid=1612575610&amp;sr=1-1-64f3a41a-73ca-403a-923c-8152c45485fe&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tourrepublic-20&amp;linkId=fc3b26906feb214f4d5d8673b438d785&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Face masks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LifeStraw-Filter-2-Stage-Integrated-Backpacking\/dp\/B01G7SQBPQ\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1546549219&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;keywords=Water+bottle+with+built-in+filter&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tourrepublic-20&amp;linkId=0759904a7c9b109f30f9215708e9d129&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" data-amzn-asin=\"B01G7SQBPQ\">Water bottle with filter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sun-Bum-Moisturizing-Protection-Hypoallergenic\/dp\/B00JE3DZ2E\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1546549329&amp;sr=8-6&amp;keywords=sunscreen+travel+size&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tourrepublic-20&amp;linkId=61b9c7ba0f22b447134d1bc4fc4f1157&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" data-amzn-asin=\"B00JE3DZ2E\">Sunscreen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OFF-Deep-Woods-Insect-Repellent\/dp\/B019ZTXU2G\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tourrepublic-20&amp;linkId=3c395f974ba2a3f62da9b168aaac059d&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" data-amzn-asin=\"B019ZTXU2G\">Mosquito repellent<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Unidapt-Europe-Quality-Adapter-Converter\/dp\/B077W89DK1?keywords=europe%2Bto%2Bus%2Bplug%2Badapter&amp;qid=1643122242&amp;s=electronics&amp;sprefix=europe%2Bto%2B%2Celectronics%2C77&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTUhSM1BKOFFKMjI2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzAxMzc5M01FQ0JMVDVMNkpFMyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzczMjI4MVZBV1ZBR1YyS1lGRCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tourrepublic-20&amp;linkId=a212f92c171cbd06415ed779d0e7aa30&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" data-amzn-asin=\"B07DBWFGJC\">Pin adapter (for Europeans)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rough-Guide-Travel-eBooks-Guides\/dp\/1789194652?dchild=1&amp;keywords=cuba+travel+guide&amp;qid=1612573827&amp;sr=8-6&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tourrepublic-20&amp;linkId=e3b15eae99bd918a0f7ef5ed9644b0ba&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" data-amzn-asin=\"1501081942\">Travel guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cuban-Spanish-101-Bilingual-Dictionary-ebook\/dp\/B01MT03YZS\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1546550379&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=spanish+phrase+book+for+travel+in+cuba&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tourrepublic-20&amp;linkId=863c9735d0139133ad3e6a6f4cb41234&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" data-amzn-asin=\"B01MT03YZS\">Spanish-English phrasebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Suggested Reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cubans-Ordinary-Lives-Extraordinary-Times\/dp\/0525522441?dchild=1&amp;keywords=book+about+cuba&amp;qid=1612575789&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=tourrepublic-20&amp;linkId=b89981520e1526ef8aea7230ad42a0ea&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">The Cubans: Ordinary Lives in Extraordinary Times<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read our complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourepublic.com\/blog\/things-to-bring-to-cuba\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">packing list for Cuba<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find Accommodations &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Find hotels or <em>casas particulares<\/em> (private accommodations) on <a 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