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Cuba is considered very healthy except for the water; even many Cubans boil their water. That said, some travellers drink untreated water without ill effect. The best solution is bottled water and lots of it, especially for visitors who are not used to the 30+°C/85+°F temperatures. Bottled water (agua embotellada) is easily found and costs between .65 and 2 CUC for a 1.5L bottle, depending on the shop.
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Activities of Private Foundations or Research or Educational Institutions – Persons traveling to Cuba on behalf of private foundations or research or educational institutes that have an established interest in international relations to collect information related to Cuba for noncommercial purposes. Licenses authorizing transactions for multiple trips over an extended period of time are available.
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From the liberal side, the Washington Office on Latin America recommended lifting restrictions on travel to Cuba by Americans and to pursue a policy of engagement with the island. They see these steps as the best hope for improving the country's human rights conditions.
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The USD is no longer a proxy currency in Cuba; in fact, there is a 10% penalty to exchange USD. Cuba travelers should AVOID US DOLLARS! This is especially important, because previous visitors will recall the USD was used everywhere, older edition guidebooks now have dated (BAD) information, and so many global tourists instinctively carry USD. Although it is possible to exchange USD, you will pay a large premium to do so!
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This site explores the connection of Cuba and Climbing. It is a noncommercial site to provide information about Cuba. There is specific information on rock climbing and conservation. The general traveler or readers will find pages and links to almost everything available in print and on the web about Cuba.
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Currently, there is no rabbi in Cuba, but Rabbi Shmuel Szteinhendler (a rabbi in Santiago, Chile) is considered the Chief Rabbi. He travels to Cuba several times a year. Services are held on Friday nights and Saturday mornings at the Beth Shalom (El Patronato) Synagogue.
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